The 150-cc scooter is not new to the Indian market, in fact, far from it, though it has been long since one frequented our roads. Piaggio with the Vespa re-venture into this category with the VXL and SXL variants of their iconic scooter. We swing a leg over them to find out if they are any good
Racers’ Corner
We bring you the cool new range of apparel from Suzuki and Kevin Schwantz as well as a gripping tale of the Isle of Man’s popular event: the scooter rally
Kevin Schwantz Collection Launched by Suzuki
Kevin Schwantz, arguably one of the most popular racers ever, has teamed up with Suzuki to deliver a variety of items that have been designed by the legend himself. He has won the GP 25 times with Suzuki. All items bear his iconic number ‘34’ and are available in his signature red-and-black colour scheme with a high-quality golden stitching and in a range of sizes and prices. The merchandise is now available online at www.suzuki-gb.co.uk.
Scooter Mania!
Recollections of the Isle of Man International Scooter Rally
A new book by Steve Jackson takes a comprehensive look at the Isle of Man Scooter Rally, an annual event that has successfully been organised for 20 years. The book traces the history of the Rally from its inception to the present and has exclusive images, interviews and content from the Manx Press archives. The book has been created with direct involvement of teams from Lambretta and Vespa and offers a concise history of scootering’s longest running event.
Vespa launch new range in India
Italian scooter makers Vespa have launched two new scooters in India at the hands of newly signed brand ambassador Alessandro Del Piero. [Read more…]
Vespa to launch new range
Off the back of the announcement that Vespa have nabbed former Italy and Juventus football phenomenon Alessandro Del Piero, Vespa are all ready to shake up their product portfolio in India. [Read more…]
Vespa sign Del Piero
No, Italian scooter marque Vespa haven’t created their own Indian Super League team. They have however made the proverbial signing of the season by nabbing Italian footy legend Alessandro Del Piero as their global brand ambassador. [Read more…]
How to buy a new Vespa online
Too tired from the daily grind to go to a showroom and book a scooter? Well now you can buy a Vespa scooter online through Snapdeal with the click of a button. To commensurate the launch of this webstore, Vespa has launched a special offer for the first 100 customers to buy their scooters online – the entire range of Vespa models would be available at a booking amount of Rs. 5,000. This includes the Vespa VX, Vespa S and Vespa Elegante. The amount you pay online is just the booking amount and the rest of the payment and documentation required can be done at the dealership. Vespa is among a few automobile brands to have tapped the online retail market. They say their partnership with Snapdeal is targeted especially towards a younger segment of consumers who are digitally active and prefer purchases that provide easy access and transactions without investing much time. This does make it easier to book a scooter and who knows, they might even start selling their apparel online like other automobile brands.
Power-scooters, anyone?
The automated scooter market has really been on the boil for a while in India. Is there something more we could do with? [Read more…]
Livin’ la Vida Vespa: Vespa S experiential ride
With the Arabian Sea to the west, the Western Ghats towering in the east and networked by 44 rivers, the enchanting State of Kerala enjoys unique geographical features that have made it one of the most sought-after tourist destinations in the world.
Vespa announce launch of new limited edition Elegante
Piaggio India has always marketed their line of Vespa scooters as a premium lifestyle product. With the upcoming festive season in mind, Vespa has launched a limited edition version of the VX model called the Elegante. [Read more…]
Vespa S – Back to Square Ones
Piaggio introduce the sportiest Vespa yet, while turning the clock back even further visually. So just how desirable is the Vespa S? We take it for a spin around seaside high society, [Read more…]