Piaggio Group: beginning today Vespa production in Vietnam for Asia Roberto Colaninno: “After establishing a presence in India and China, the Piaggio Group completes its strategic investment plan in Asia”. Production of diesel and turbodiesel engines to begin by the end of the year in the new powertrain plant in India.
Piaggio Group boosts Italian market share in all motorcycle and scooter segments According to data published today by Confindustria Ancma, the association of Italy’s leading two-wheeler constructors, in March the Piaggio Group reported a significant increase in Italian market share in all segments of the two-wheeler sector.
Aprilia RSV4 "Race Machine" is unveiled for the first time The Aprilia Superbike, the bike which from 2009 will bring the Noale based company back to four-stroke racing, has been unveiled for the first time during the Piaggio Group Convention in Milan.
THE NEW APRILIA SX AND RX 125 Dedicated to today's demanding young sports riders, the Aprilia RX and SX 125 incorporate many of the features that have contributed to the amazing success of the RXV and SXV. These two stylish, high performance bikes set new standards for the 125 market.
Griso 8V: new power to the Moto Guzzi. Incomparable style. With the Griso 8V, Moto Guzzi once more majestically demonstrates how it can come up with a concept then develop it without having to give in to technical, traditional or other constraints.
05 September 2007
New Gilera GP 800 839 cc, 90° V twin, 4 valves per cylinder, 75 HP. Nothing like the Gilera GP 800 has ever been seen before. Far more than a scooter, the GP 800 is a totally new species.
25 Luglio 2007
PIAGGIO HyS (Hybrid Scooter) Environmental issues and the need for environment-friendly transport have always been a priority for Piaggio. The company has launch today an hybrid engine that will undoubtedly revolutionise urban transport.
24 July 2007
New Vespa S The appeal of the sporty ‘Vespino’ lives on in the shape of the all-new Vespa S, inspired by Vespa’s long traditions in young and dynamic scooter design. The minimalist styling of the Vespa S traces its origins back to legendary models like the 50 Special and the Vespa Primavera.
24 July 2007
New Aprilia Scarabeo 125/200cc Live the city in style! Ride one of the icons of two wheeler design in absolute safety. The new Scarabeo 125/200 has arrived, with a brand new, more modern and more compact design that conserves all the unique features that have made Scarabeo such a best seller.
Vespa would like to introduce their newly created site www.vespashopping.com, you can now order a range of accessories from our extensive catalogue of products which are exclusive to the Vespa Brand.
The two-ring brand now runs on three wheels. With show-stopping looks and top performance, the Fuoco 500ie is the Gilera version of the three-wheeler for people who want to stand out.
7 March 2007
New Piaggio Carnaby The Piaggio Carnaby is the latest high-wheel scooter from Piaggio, completing the brand’s product range in this important market segment.
Piaggio MP3 Two front wheels — a revolutionary concept
27 April 2006
Vespa GT 60° The Vespa GT 60° is a surprise celebration of the 60th anniversary of the world’s most famous scooter. Sophisticated materials and customised elements have resulted in a unique, limited-edition product that will surely be a landmark in Vespa history.
24 March 2006
Eni - Piaggio Group Agreement Eni and the Piaggio Group have signed a technical, commercial, sport and communication co-operation agreement covering the Agip brand and all the Piaggio Group brands (Piaggio, Vespa, Gilera, Aprilia, Moto Guzzi and Derbi)
21 February 2006
Metis Gilera Racing Team The Squadra Corse Metis Gilera (Metis Gilera Racing Team) is back in the 250cc class of the Moto GP with promising young Italian champion Marco Simoncelli. The team will also take part in the 125cc class with Simone Corsi, who will be riding a Gilera with innovative technical content. The riders will get technical back up from Rossano Brazzi, the technician who helped Valentino Rossi and Marco Melandri win their 250cc championship titles. What’s more, Gilera now has four new bikes for the youngest sport riders.
News 2005
23 November 2005
Vespa GT-60 and Vespa LX-60 Two extraordinary “show bikes”: two one-off display vehicles for a preview celebration of 60 years of the Vespa at EICMA 2005. The Vespa LX-60 and Vespa GT-60 celebrate 60 years of the most legendary two-wheeler of all time by revisiting and reinterpreting the most typical design and functional features of the 1950s and 1960s Vespas.
30 September 2005
Piaggio X8 250 The Piaggio X8 now delivers more power and performance with a new technologically advanced, Euro3 compatible 250cc version alongside the X8 125cc. Piaggio’s top-end compact GT also has new design and technical features to enhance the X8’s reputation as the city scooter par excellence with the perfect mix of style, comfort, performance and protection.
