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  Motorcycle Online: Vespa ET4
Vespas have no frame tubes; steel skins formed into deep channel sections by stamping and joined by spot welding are the key for their extremely rigid, light and cheap to produce bodywork.
In 1984 Vespa took the first step towards the modernization of their classic with the introduction of an automatic transmission to take the place of the handlebar-twist operated gear change.
Vespa's designers managed to steer clear of the overly expressive shapes that typify many current scooter and bike designs and opted for very clean curves that carry subtle hints of old Vespa styling.
www.motorcycle.com /mo/mcvespa/et4.html   (2061 words)

  
 Vespa Cibobuono
The name for the restaurant, Vespa, in Italian, means a wasp, and was thought in Greek and Roman mythology to be the goddess of love.
Vespa is known for its Italian specialties; the chef, Salvadore, trained in Italy at the Culinary Institute.
All of the food at Vespa is prepared on premises from fresh ingredients; the meats and seafoods are always prepared from fresh, not frozen cuts.
www.ibiblio.org /finedine/pages/vespa/vespa.html   (107 words)

  
 BMW of Oklahoma / Vespa Oklahoma / Ducati Oklahoma, motorcycle sales, Oklahoma City
Vespa's timeless design comes from an equally timeless company - Piaggio has been a distinguished innovator in the field of transportation for nearly 120 years.
Vespa has lived on from one generation to the next, subtly modifying its image each time.
For over 60 years, Vespa has fascinated millions of people and given the world an irreplaceable icon of Italian style and a means of personal transport that has become synonymous with freedom.
www.bmw-ok.com /custompage.asp?=vespa   (1145 words)

  
 1957 Vespa 400
And as the history of the automobile is sometimes a matter of sheer survival, it is hardly surprising that Vespa were concerned about the Fiat 500, a new competitor on the small-car market.
Built over 12,000 times, the Vespa was in fact very successful during its first year of production and even exported vehicles to Germany - though, like the little Autobianchis, they only played a minor role among small cars.
Production of the Vespa 400 was discontinued in 1961, although its scooters and three-wheelers continue to be built until the present day.
www.microcarmuseum.com /tour/vespa400.html   (256 words)

  
 Vespa Portland
From the same pedigree as the first Vespa prototype built by Piaggio in 1946, the LX is 60 years in the making.
Witness the evolution of style, comfort, and performance with the core values of Vespa that never change: eco-friendly engineering, passion, individualism, and integrity.
The ergonomically-designed seat allows for your legs and arms to be held at correct angles and your torso straight, for a comfortable ride.
www.vespaportland.com /vespa_lx.htm   (233 words)

  
 Vespa Atlanta   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Vespa Atlanta is a family owned and operated motorcycle dealer that is collocated with its sister company MBS Motors—a premier sales and service outlet for Mercedes Benz in the area since 1971.
Vespa Atlanta has extensive experience in working with organizations to create packages that fit within their budgets.
Vespa Atlanta can either personally deliver or use one of its select shipping partners to quickly, safely and securely get your scooter to you wherever you are.
www.vespaatlanta.com /about.html   (594 words)

  
 Hornets - Gentle Giants!
Even though Vespa crabro is rarer than the various species of Vespula and Dolichovespula, it is not in danger of extinction in the USA.
This means that it is rare to find a Vespa crabro colony near human habitats (unless it is out in the country).
Vespa crabro is there also commonly called the "Brown Hornet", and is sometimes mistakenly referred to as the "Japanese Hornet".
www.vespa-crabro.de /hornets.htm   (1128 words)

  
 Vespa Scooter Obsession (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.unc.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Vespa Club of San Francisco meets every Thursday, 9:45ish pm at Dylan's Pub
"Thus the Vespa came to be linked in my eyes with transgression, sin, and even temptation - not the temptation to possess the object, but the subtle seduction of faraway places where the Vespa was the only means of transport.
Piaggio sponsored a partial display of their Vespa collection in London...
www.vespa.org.cob-web.org:8888   (316 words)

  
 Vespaway   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
These are the guidelines the Vespa bloggers agreed to abide by on this blog.
Vespa Club of America is a non-profit organization dedicated to the scooters we know and love.
But if you're into modern Vespas (versus vintage Vespas - although you won't be shunned if you happen to have one), this is the place to hang out, ask questions and so on.
www.vespaway.com   (1774 words)

  
 VIA Technologies, Inc.
Vespa riders have had a long and historic love affair with their vehicles.
Vespa enthusiasts for more than half a century have taken their wasp-shaped scooters on the road en-masse for sightseeing excursions, sharing their passion and love of the Vespa.
Today, the tradition of the Vespa clubs is alive and well thanks in part to a 21st century update from the VIA EPIA Mini-ITX and Luca Barzelogna, the president of the Italian Vespaonline Association, who has equipped his vintage Vespa scooter with the VIA EPIA MII12000 mainboard, transforming his scooter into the ultimate VESPA-PUTER.
www.via.com.tw /en/company/digital-brilliance/vespa.jsp   (591 words)

  
 Vespa Kelowna - Home   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The Vespa Club of the Okanagan and Vespa Kelowna are hosting Rally DeVine 2006, the Okanagan's first major scooter rally on July 14, 15, and 16.
Vespa Kelowna is proud to be the only authorized Vespa dealership in the Okanagan Valley.
Scootering is a lifestyle, and Vespa Kelowna is thrilled to be your doorway into the fun, camaraderie, and excitement of scooter ownership.
www.vespakelowna.ca   (503 words)

  
 Compare Prices and Read Reviews on 2000 Vespa ET4 150 at Epinions.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The Vespa feels more solid and sturdier on the road than the Kymco did thanks to the classic pressed steel frame.
Another con (which doesn't bother me) is the fact that the seat on the Vespa is much higher than on most scooters(805mm), which might make it a little difficult for petite women to get it off it's center stand.
Another reason to consider the ET4 is that Vespa is experiencing a sort of revival so parts and service centers are easy to come by, and you simply can not beat the Italian styling.
www.epinions.com /content_83969609348   (576 words)

  
 Vespa PX "Model Year '98"
The Vespa PX has always been very successful in Europe and in its country of birth - in Italy the PX in its three classic displacements of 125, 150 and 200 cc sold better in 1996 than in 1995 - 5,500 units, putting it in second position after Piaggio's large scooter, the Hexagon.
The most evident change regards the front suspension: the new Vespa PX, which will be retailed in Europe starting next spring, is in fact equipped with a new front suspension that has a powerful 200 mm diameter disc brake to guarantee quicker, more efficient and secure braking.
A pleasing return, finally, to the Vespa brand written in the retro style (the same style adopted for the new Vespa ET2 and ET4 range), which appears on the front shield and sides of the PX '98, as well as on the rear suspension arm cover, in chromatic metal.
www.vespa-house.com.au /vh/px_files/Intro.htm   (436 words)

  
 WebCars-Vespa 400
If you're really hip to the subject however, you are aware that there was also a 4 wheeled vehicle which carried the Vespa nameplate.
A slide out tray makes the Vespa battery possibly the easiest to service in the history of the automobile.
The Vespa may be tiny, but of the space it does occupy a generous amount is given to the driver and passenger.
www.web-cars.com /Vespa   (245 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The executable versions of VESPA and SPCOUNT will be automatically compiled and you may proceed with the rest of the README file which contains instructions on the use of the programs.
If you received the Macintosh version of the VESPA package on a 3.5" diskette, insert the diskette in the 3.5" drive on your Macintosh, create a new folder to contain the VESPA package, and copy the contents of the diskette to that folder.
You should be able to run VESPA and SPCOUNT interactively by double-clicking on their application icons.
www.es.embnet.org /Doc/VESPA   (1744 words)

  
 Vespa Viva
Vespa manages to stay cool in popular culture throughout the decades.
The Vespa was not designed to be bigger, louder and grouchier than all the other motorcycles; it was designed to lend itself to Italy's unique post-war social climate.
Vespa has an indisputable history and, in its own unassuming way, it possesses something that other brands spend billions trying to achieve: authenticity.
www.businessweek.com /innovate/content/nov2005/id20051109_811923.htm   (929 words)

  
 The Vespa Aficionado
Despite the reason, the selection of modern, reliable, fuel efficient modern scooters is larger than ever, with the world's favorite make, (and mine) the italian iconic "Vespa" or "wasp' still leads the scooter world into it's 60th year of production.
The first Vespa rolled out of production in 1946, and through hundreds of iterations and model variations, all retained the similar step-through design, smoky two-cycle oil-mixed-with-petrol burning engines, and unique twist-shift manual transmissions.
Well, most agree the design of the Vespa motorscooter, and it's archrival scooter the Lambretta, exhibit a sense of style, practicality, and fun that is undoubtedly Italian.
home.earthlink.net /~mattgordon1/Vespaz.html   (1145 words)

  
 eBay - Vespa
Vespa is the brand name for motor scooters made by the Italian company Piaggio.
Vespas became associated in the public imagination (in many European countries, at least) with coolness, freedom, and style.
Vespas have never achieved the same kind of widespread popularity in the US, but American enthusiasts for vintage Vespas continue to buy, sell, rebuild, restore, and refurbish them with loving care.
popular.ebay.com /ns/Powersports/Vespa.html   (432 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Vespa: Books: Davide Mazzanti   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Now that Vespas can be legally imported into the U.S., the number of American Vespa fans is growing, and this volume is clearly formulated to charm them.
From Roman Holiday to Quadrophenia, the Vespa scooter has long been a symbol of youthful independence as well as one of the most recognizable pop culture icons of the 20th century.
Vespa is filled with hundreds of film stills, advertisements, and period photographs, offering a visual homage for any fan of Italian flair.
www.amazon.com /Vespa-Davide-Mazzanti/dp/0811842487   (1937 words)

  
 VespaKing Homepage : VespaKing
This is reayd ot test drive in Sacramento CA, come test drive\r\n\r\nWe are proud to announce the arrival of the custom made, classic Vespa Scooter, now upgraded with full automatic transmission, electric start, 4 stroke engine, and hydraulic disk brakes.
This is meant to show the general differences between models and styles fore your selection process, it is not meant to be an exact.
Representation of how each Vespa looked as it came off the assembly line in the 1950's and 60's.
vespaking.com   (728 words)

  
 Vespa Burlington
Vespa Burlington was awarded the prestigious 2006 Dealer of the Year award from Vespa Canada.
For 2005, Vespa Burlington was ranked #2 in Ontario and #3 for Eastern Canada.
Vespa Burlington has in stock the largest variety of accessories and lifestyle for all the models.
www.vespaburlington.com   (163 words)

  
 All Vespa - Restored Vintage Vespa scooters
You will still be responsible for picking up your Vespa at your local port and paying local charges.
We're #1 for a reason - we restore the original Italian Vespa engine (not new Indian brand engines) to it's original condition, restore the frame to it's original condition (we use ICI brand paints on all our frames), restore and replace all cables and wiring, and road test each and every scooter before shipment.
We have had our Vespas inspected by different mechanics in the U.S. - all of whom have given their thumbs up.
www.allvespa.com   (489 words)

  
 Vespa Official Web Site   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Classic style mixed with modern design are a statement of Vespa's continuing commitment to urban transport needs.
The Vespa Vintage range celebrates the 60th anniversary by drawing inspiration from two popular modern Vespa designs, the LX and GTS....
On Tuesday 19 December, the 100,000th Vespa scooter to be assembled in 2006 came off the production lines.
www.uk.vespa.com   (82 words)

  
 Vespaquest   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The whole Vespa blog thing started back in June, 2005 as an experiment with customer evangelists writing two blogs just for the fun of writing about Vespas.
This licensed Vespa Scooter has the power of a 12 volt rechargeable battery that propels it at 2 1/2 and 5 mph, with the safety of automatic brakes.
Justene is a 40-something lawyer with a husband, 14-year-old twin daughters and an everchanging menagerie of animals.
www.vespaquest.com   (1998 words)

  
 2strokebuzz » Vespa   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The other Anniversary model promised in April was the LXV, which brings the glamour of the Sixties Vespa to the LX range of modern Vespas.
Details like the fender and tailight add to the impression that the Vespa smallframe is back, although for some reason, of all the great smallframe models to choose from, they gave it the horncasting and square headlight of a Vespa 50 Special.
The press release still sheds no light on the Vespa S, but I’m sticking to my theory that it’s an LX50-based tribute to the Vespa 50 Special (Note the square headlight, front fender, and horncast cover).
2strokebuzz.com /index.php/?cat=28   (2458 words)

  
 Vespa London - Links
The Toronto-based Canadian Scooter Corp. is the exclusive importer and distributor of new Vespa scooters in Canada.
For more information on Vespa products and for other dealer inquiries visit.
A nonprofit club dedicated to the preservation of the Vespa scooter.
www.vespalondon.com /vespaLinks.html   (95 words)

  
 Vespa Official Web Site   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Para celebrar 60 años de éxitos, Vespa conjuga el gran patrimonio tecnológico con un estilo que encierra y ensalza toda la tradición de la marca.
Vespa 60 años, abril de 1946: ¡presentación de la idea que ha cambiado el mundo!
Abril de 2006: celebración del aniversario del mito Vespa.
www.es.vespa.com   (90 words)

  
 Welcome to the Vespa Club of America!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The Vespa Club of America (VCOA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to collecting, restoring and preserving European motorscooters.
Since approximately 70% of them sold in the United States were Vespas, most members are Vespisti.
Despite its emphasis on Vespa motorscooters, the VCOA welcomes anyone interested in European marquees.
www.vespaclubusa.org   (189 words)

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