The main attraction that catapulted its popularity is its unisex design, which allows it to be worn by both men and women elegantly dressed in fashionable skirts. Of course, Hollywood also contributed to the Vespa craze, as seen in William Wyler's 1953 romantic comedy, Vacations in Rome. On top of that, you don't need to wear Iron Man armor every time you ride a bike, although it's recommended. Most Vespa owners wear everyday clothing for most trips around the city.
Wearing a Vespa with a retro helmet increases your style tenfold, and more if you're fully in tune with the scooter. Denim, leather and high-quality fabrics are some of the favorite materials used by Vespa owners. Dressing for motorcycle riding can be as extreme as putting on a set of leather garments, or as casual as a denim jacket with gloves and a pair of pants that fit well with closed shoes. The second Vespa has a displacement of 125 cc and, today, the Vespa GTS comes with a displacement of 300 cc.
In the corner of the central room, visitors can see the story of the Vespa in movies, an excellent documentary that I recommend taking some time to watch. As a beginner, you don't want to have a lot of power at the same time, so, considering safety and accessibility, we recommend Vespa scooters with displacements of 150 cc or less. Time and again, Piaggio has been able to represent the Vespa in a way that today's public feels they associate with it. The Vespa is, without a doubt, the most emblematic motorcycle on the market and there is no better place to learn about its history than at the Piaggio Vespa Museum.
On the tenth anniversary of the Vespa Club d'Italia, they already had 220 Italian clubs with more than 50,000 members. It's no wonder that Vespa owners take long trips and spend less than a thousand Philippine pesos on fuel, which is not a bad thing considering that, in addition, you get a fun trip and more smiles and miles per gallon. A passage through an art gallery takes visitors to the central room, where Vespas of all shapes, sizes and colors are displayed. With the increase in traffic and awareness of pollution, Vespa created a new word, “sardomóbili”, which describes cars stuck in traffic like sardines in a tin can.
Most new Vespas, even the most affordable ones, such as the S 125 i-get, are all automatic, so you don't have to worry about learning to operate a clutch to get going and drive. The Vespa brought a sense of freedom and, along with that, practicality, innovation and something beautiful to look at. When Italy won the World Cup in 1982, Piaggio changed the second line of the national anthem from “L'Italia s'è desta” (Italy has woken up) to “L'Italia s'è Vespa” (Italy has become a Vespa). A Vespa is also a sensible choice for a beginner, and here are five reasons why it's a excellent first bike.
To tell you the truth, if you think that style is important to you and you're willing to pay for it, Vespa has you covered.
