Vespa
The Vespa is a line of motor scooters that was first manufactured in Genoa, Italy in 1946 by Piaggio & Co, S.p.A.
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Always my first option
Everytime I think about going somewhere Vespa is always my first option, and most of the times the only one. Never a bike was so copied like a Vespa. It keeps the original charm a long time.
Domingos, Portugal - 09 August 2006
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Reminds me the freedom to roam
Vespa motorcycle reminds me the freedom to roam around wherever I wish. Recalls the Italian countryside and their historical cities. It is a way to travel that inspire freedom and simplicity. It's easy to mange, low noise.
Andrea, Italy - 07 November 2005
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The destination is secondary
Enrico Piaggio set out to provide alternative transport in post-war Italy, and families unable to afford bigger vehicles embraced the Vespa in great numbers. Husbands, wives and children started piling on together. Piaggio saw an opportunity, and tweaked his advertising to highlight the carefree, romantic experience for couples. The destination was unimportant - Vespas were for lovers, a joy to be shared. Bulls-eye! Women appreciated their convenience, so every young Italian wanted one. Sure, the early models were mechanically temperamental... but the appeal of riding between his girl's thighs was the clincher. Vespas became as much a part of the social scene as coffee, music and vino. The same remains true today, for me and every other devotee. The destination is still secondary to the experience, shared or otherwise.
Charles, New Zealand - 02 April 2004
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The get away car at my wedding...
This is the greatest little bike ever made! I have it in the light blue and it was the 'get-away car' at my wedding! It was my something blue. Not only does it hold a sentamental value to me, it is extremely economical! I Love my Vespa.
Melinda, United States - 18 March 2004
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Favourite and beloved possession.
My Vespa is my most favorite and beloved possession. I love it more every day and am always pleased when I look at its shiny red exterior. I will always be a Vespa owner.
Jennifer, United States - 26 November 2003
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Friendly..
It's the most efficient, cute, lovely, funny, happy, friendly, bike ever made.
P Removed, Italy - 29 June 2003
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More than a means of transportation
The Lovemachine! A beautiful product with a fantastic heritage and legacy. Vietnam is motorbike capital of the world, but is currently overrun with Japanese bikes that have little style or character to them. In contrast, Vespa & Piaggio owners really "love" their scooters. The Italian website of Vespa claims that the legendary scooter is much more than a means of transportation. It is a myth ("un mito"), a way of being, of thinking and of expressing a joy of living. It's a brand that makes people's hearts beat all over the world.
Paul, United Kingdom - 14 May 2001