Modern Vespa

Aggressive with hard lines?

Smoothed out and sleek?

Big and roomy like a cruiser?

or something else...

Aggressive lines like a cross between the F117 and the Fuoco.

I keep hearing about an 800 or 850 coming, but I haven't seen anything from Piaggio. Is this just idle speculation or can anyone point to something tangible indicating this is a real product in development?

It is supposed to be shown at a show in Europe next month (Nov). The engine is the 850 now in the Aprilia Mana.

I'd like the seat to be lower, adjustable backrest (like Bergman), bigger underseat space, 12v auxiliary plug in dash, cup holder, easy connectors for adding lights.

Look up the "GP800". It's in the 2008 Piaggio Accessories catalogue and on the UK and European websites.

It's rumoured there will be a GT850. This will have the CVT control of the Mana, but without the 'sequential' 7 ratio settings. It'll have more room for feet-forward, low-down mirrors like a BMW and other 'fancy' add-ons. Apparently...

Word on the street is there will be one at the Milan Show. I just hope for more leg room. It could be radically agressive looking or sleek and touring, as long as it is stretched a minimum of 6" between the seat and the bars. Plus, you can't go wrong with the Mana Engine, it's been pretty much flawless so far.