Vespa Scooter - The Present

The popularity of Vespa scooters slowly started to diminish during the 70s and 80s. It came into a grinding halt by the 90s. In 1992, only 800 Vespas were sold.

By 2003, the company was supported with an initial investment of 100 million euros by the very rich Roberto Colaninno.By 2004 Vespas were groundbreaking once again.They created the first ever gas-electric hybrid scooter and a scooter with two wheels in the front and one wheel on the back for an even easier way to handle the road.

The Vespa now is more than just a little scooter that can be taken for a scenic view around town.There are Vespas with 250cc engines that can reach speeds of 75+ MPH.This is not your granddaddy’s Vespa.

With the ever growing world awareness of oil and energy conservation, Vespas not only make a fashionable statement but an environmental one as well. The majority of Vespas are able give their owners at least 60 miles to the gallon.

Due to these and many other reasons, Vespas have become popular once again.Not just in Europe, but in the United States, Vespas are now the leader of the scooter and moped market.Taking a ride down South Beach in Miami, Fl you’d think you were riding along the Italian coastline, with all the Vespas in the scenery.

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