Modern Vespa

It is represented by the colors and special versions "Vespa Seventy" that are revealed at EICMA for two of the most recent models - the Sprint and GTS - but also for an evergreen of Piaggio, the PX, in production as far back as 1977.

A preview of the events the Piaggio Group plans to celebrate the Vespa's 70th anniversary can be seen in "Vespa Settantesimo", the versions and special colours unveiled at EICMA for two of the latest models - the Primavera and the GTS - and for a Piaggio evergreen, the PX, in production since 1977.

Infine, i festeggiamenti dei 70 anni di Vespa del 2016 (1,5 milioni di unità vendute dal 2005 a oggi, 166mila vendute nel solo 2015) prenderanno avvio con la nascita dei modelli speciali "Settantesimo" di Vespa PX, Primavera e GTS.

VESPA SETTANTESIMO

VESPA CELEBRATES ITS FIRST 70 YEARS IN 2016

AFTER MORE THAN 18 MILLION UNITS SOLD ALL OVER THE WORLD, VESPA OFFERS A CELEBRATORY VERSION, A SPECIAL SERIES THAT ENHANCES THE CHARACTERISTICS OF INIMITABLE ELEGANCE THAT MADE IT THE MOST BELOVED SCOOTER IN THE WORLD


To celebrate a legend that has united nations and generations, the youngest and most dynamic Vespa Primavera, the largest and most powerful Vespa GTS and the insurmountable Vespa PX take on an exclusive personalisation

It was 1946 when the first Vespa, the legendary 98 cc, rolled out of the Pontedera production plant. For its 70th anniversary the Piaggio Group pays tribute to the most beloved scooter ever with a special version. A personalisation that celebrates the heritage of a vehicle that has gone beyond its function of agile and fun commuting, becoming a cult item, an example of design and an icon of Italian elegance.

And so three models, the quick and agile Primavera, the GTS flagship and the insurmountable PX celebrate this important milestone which will arrive in 2016 with a special series distinguished by an exclusive colour scheme based on the new Azzurro 70 colour, a special début scheme for this once in a lifetime occasion. This unique paintwork enhances and highlights the charm of this truly special edition, thanks in part to a series of personalised touches that include a brand new dark brown saddle, finished with contrasting beige piping and thermobonding that depicts the Vespa Settantesimo logo, elegantly placed at at the height of the passenger seat. The livery of all the Vespa Settantesimo models is also characterised by a dedicated graphic on the side fairings and an identification plate on the door of the front glove compartment, whereas the wheel rims are elegantly painted with a special non-standard colour.

The Vespa PX holds a special place in this celebration (in the classic 125 cc and 150 cc engine capacities), a timeless legend which, thanks in part to its classic manual four speed gearbox, remains a legendary and unmistakeable model. To celebrate its 70th birthday Vespa could not neglect the Primavera, the model that interprets the youngest and cheekiest spirit of the range and which, with the introduction of ABS in the 125 and 150 engine capacity versions, also confirms its attention to safety and continuous technological upgrades which has always marked Vespa's history. The Vespa GTS 300 also takes on the festive look, the large body Vespa, the sportiest and most powerful, christened for some time now as the Vespa family technological cutting-edge.

The new top box bag comes standard on the Vespa Settantesimo special series, made of the same material and colour coded to match the saddle. The bag can be mounted on the rear luggage rack with fold-down shelf, offered as standard equipment on all models in the Vespa Settantesimo range.

So the Primavera has ABS now with this introduction. I wonder it that is across the board of the Primavera's?

Any guesses as to the prices of the 70th anniversary scoots?

Little more than a compareable stock bike or limited edition 946 prices?

I believe the 'standard' 2015 125cc Primavera has ABS already. I say 'standard' because there is also the 2015 125cc Primavera 'Touring' spec, which I don't think has ABS.

Sounds like Primveras above 50cc will now have ABS.

Just ordered a 300 GTS Version. Apparently we are only getting 200 of each model in the UK...We will see They arrive in late May/June.

GTS looks so dated. Its in desperate need of a design change.

mattscoots last of the Px's as well due to emission laws. The PX looks nice.