Modern Vespa

Vespa presented a new special edition model of the Vespa GTV at the Vespa World Days 2025 in Gijón, Spain (May 01-04): The Vespa GTV 310 Special Edition "OFFICINA 8" in gray-blue matt with golden accents.

You can find photos in the German forum.
https://vespaforum.de/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=65509

The special model is already available for pre-order in Germany, but there is no information yet on the price and exact availability.

The mounted handlebar end mirrors, which Vespa apparently offers as original accessories, are interesting. I assume that the accessories fitted to the special Edition (case, seat cover) are NOT part of the scope of delivery and can be ordered as an option (but why the case is fitted to present a sporty and elegant model is a mystery to me).

Size of that Top Box!

I think they ought to call it the Vespa GTV 310 Special Edition 2025 "UBEREATS"

This is the regular 36l top case for the GTS/GTV.

Very nice detail work on that one.
Anyone know the significance/reference of Officina 8?

Officina is italian for workshop, garage or laboratory.

I think that OFFICINA 8 could be a homage to Hall 8 at Piaggio, perhaps the first Vespas were assembled there? We will find out more details with the official press release or from the dealer information.

This is the level of detail I expect on all new models of Vespa. This elevates the brand, not the Beiber, not the CNY editions.. this is what puts me into a new Vespa if they want to charge current MSRP's.

The current OEM paint schemes, trim (stickers), just don't cut it when they are capable of something like this.

and old suspension

The backpad on the case looks comfortable but the passenger seat doesn't.....

Sorry, but I am not into matt paintwork at all.

Only "Special Edition", not facelift!

"The one people don't hate on"

Well, most people.

One more kitsch model from Piaggio…

Target group…

First official announcement from Vespa for the Vespa GTV 310 "OFFICINA 8" on Instagram.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DK3-LZoBZym/

Handlebar end mirrors can also be seen in the official presentation. And no, no top case this time... (This is already listed as an accessory on the website).

And: the rumors that there will also be a Vespa Primavera "OFFICINA 8" are confirmed (see second picture).

The Primavera OFFICINA 8 obviously also comes with handlebar end mirrors...

Today Vespa released more informations:

https://www.vespa.com/en_EN/officina-8/

OFFICINA 8 is the workshop where the first Vespa prototypes were developed and optimized, hence the name.

The text sounds a bit as if this was already the special model for the 80th anniversary...

The price in Germany for the GTV 310 OFFICINA 8 will be €7799 (€300 more than the "normal" GTV), with availability in Europe set to begin in June.

Of course, I finally replaced my stolen mirror at the end of last season. . .

But really, I can't imagine wanting to make the handlebars any wider on a motorbike. The whole point is to be nimble in traffic.

I always think that when I see a wide ass BMW GS with full kit. I should imagine they're fine riding through the Serengeti or the Steppes, but I'd hate to ride one pretty much anywhere on UK roads!

Same, hope it's a fad that will pass quickly…

Now that you point it out, that seat looks.....awful. And I'm a solo rider. What's the point of a backrest?

Nice color and trim combination. The trunk looks too big, IMO maybe practical but otherwise, I'd swap the trunk for something smaller. The Matt paint is probably a fad. I'm old so I'm used to nice shiny paint.I wasn't a fan of the Matt paint but My BV 400 has it ( Silver). It very easy to care for. Funny -the vehicle manufacturers have several high end models with this paint. It's much more expensive to paint/apply a vehicle with this type paint just for the sake of being different. ( I guess).

I had the Vespa fastback seat on my GTS, since I rarely carried a passenger anyway. It really looked a lot better than the original. If the solid back piece on this new GTV was just more seat, that's how the the Vespa fastback seat looked.

Which is why I ride my Vespa far more than my Triumph, the only time I prefer the Tourer is when I have a long journey on a Motorway and it's quiet enough to have the cruise control set at 75mph.

Trouble is quiet Motorways in the UK are a rare beast as you know.

Hey, that 3/8" plywood plinth won't be strong enough to support the main stand..

Hold my chopping board

There are rumors that the chopping board will be available as official Vespa merchendising...

I'd need a matching knife set too.

Piaggio's advice on cleaning the matte paint (from the insta)

I think that's just a color matched plastic cover that comes off the seat.

I'm also not a fan of matte paint schemes, primarily because of the special care it requires when cleaning it. Overall - I think the color combo is pretty nice.

Those gold wheels would look really good with a traditional gloss black bike.

That's my biggest disappointment, if it had the new suspension I'd order it.

Tech specs Tech Specs

OMG

Need to be in a paint booth, with industry quality mask, using a hobby model kit airbrush?? I'm dyin here hahaha

Where can I purchase the new mirrors?

Your dealer should be able to order them for you.

Any dealer can order them...

These are the OEM codes...

1. Mirrors (set): 1C008303
2. Spacer (2): 1C008291
3. Bolt (2): 1C008346
4. Plug (2): 1C008367

You sound silly. This is just like the other GTV's from the last couple of years with a different paint job and no sticker stripes. Gold wheels vs black but really nothing new. 😂 😆 😝

- Handlebar end mirrors instead of normal
- Cover for the sports seat included
- only 300€ more than the standard GTV (in Germany)

As it currently looks, only one batch was delivered to dealers in Europe, there seems to be no possibility of reordering (if this remains the case, the Officina 8 should remain a very rare special model)

Did I say anything about it being something new, homey? I noted the level of detail, which works nicely together. GermanGTSDriver - Right on.

Is this something along the lines of "give us a non-refundable deposit and then we'll tell you the price?"

I'm going with a used one put a custom wrap on it and dress it up . I'm really disappointed if this is a collection piece. I've only owned two vespas 3 Scarabeo 2 bv350, 400. So for me to pony up what is nothing more than niceties on an old model. Sorry not a chance of prying money out of my pocket for that .

The first details of new models / special models are often already known before the official presentation, customers ask for them, etc., just like here: In May, the special model was presented at the Vespa World Days without any further information, and as far as I know, dealers can/must then in some cases order the vehicles from Piaggio without the dealer purchase price and thus the recommended retail price being known, sometimes at a time when the design is still unknown.

I can only tell you how my dealer handles this: He puts the available information on his website and keeps a non-binding list of prospective buyers (also to be able to assess the demand), if necessary preliminary contracts are already concluded. As soon as all the information is clear, the customer can then make a decision.

But, I actually know of cases where customers have said: "I'll take one, no matter what it costs." Example: Before the GTS 310 was available.

To answer your question: between Piaggio and the dealer: Yes!
Between the dealer and the customer: no!

This may also be due to the fact that there is a clear difference between Europe and the USA in the way vehicles are sold/purchased: here, pre-orders for cars with delivery times of several months are the rule rather than the exception.

I actually know of cases where Mercedes/Audi/BMW/Porsche have signed sales contracts with the option to pass on price increases (to a certain extent) to the customer until the delivery date in 12-18 months.

Just seen the 310 and the 125 in the flesh at my local dealers. Sure the gold wheels and gold Vespa badge set it off well. But £7400 for the 310 is a lot for a scooter, where £7000 buys you a lot of bike with Aprilla Honda Royal Enfield etc.

Some people buy a Audi , some a VW , you don't have to buy a vespa
But the price of something is not a argument