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Piaggio Press Release: Piaggio and Vespa scooters get great gas mileage, with some models getting upwards of 113 mpg. Now through June 30, 2013 customers purchasing a new or unused MY12 Piaggio Typhoon 125, FLY 150, Vespa S 150, LX 150 or LXV 150 will receive a free $250 gas card as part of the [...]
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In a surprise move that caught everyone off guard (including Piaggio/Aprilia management), Max Biaggi has retired from racing, his “Roman Emperor” crown adorned with the laurels of his 2012 World Superbike title. How surprised was Aprilia? A contract for 2013 was prepped and ready, only needing Biaggi’s signature. He did not sign. At the age [...]
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Less than a week before the start of EICMA 2012, Cycle World has obtained photos and information regarding the Piaggio Group’s four scheduled introductions: the Moto Guzzi California 1400, the Vespa 946, the Aprilia Caponord and a refreshed Aprilia RSV4, in R ABS and Factory ABS forms. Moto Guzzi California 1400 Judging by this picture [...]
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Racing has always played a major role in the life of Aprilia. The relatively small factory in Noale started its adventure in the mid-1970s and quickly became a major competitor in motocross. Passionate (and wealthy) founder and owner Ivano Beggio then turned his attention to roadracing, where Aprilia dominated the 125cc and 250cc classes until [...]
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Piaggio is placing a heavy bet on India. It has just completed a new manufacturing plant in Baramati specifically dedicated to producing its new Vespa LX 125 scooter. Covering an area of more than 1.6 million square feet, the factory is capable of producing 300,000 units annually. Given the positive response of the local market, [...]
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Piaggio’s new X10 scooter was unveiled at EICMA last November, but it was kind of overshadowed by the lovely Vespa Quarantasei retro/future concept. Too bad! After a riding preview through the most prestigious boulevards of Paris, I must humbly reckon that the X10 deserved a lot more attention by the easily distracted media people, yours truly [...]
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Piaggio is the Italian aircraft manufacturer that brought 16 million Vespa scooters into the world starting in 1946. Scooters were inexpensive, easy to use and seen as cute and chic. Today, Piaggio also owns Aprilia and Moto Guzzi, and in 2011, it delivered 100,000 two-wheelers of all kinds. Because it intends to remain in business [...]
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Halloween is fun, Thanksgiving’s nice and it’s like Christmas every day when you ride motorcycles. But what keeps us two-wheel enthusiasts awake in our footie pajamas, filled with expectations, and kicks off our holiday season every November is the annual pilgrimage to EICMA—the Esposizione Internazionale del Ciclo e Motociclo! That’s the International Exposition of Bicycles [...]
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Compact, lightweight and powerful describe Piaggio’s new 350 scooter engine more precisely than you might think. In fact, this little Single proved so incredibly efficient during my recent test ride that it became the “main character” of the event, making the Beverly Sport Touring model that it powers secondary to the story. This new engine [...]
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In 2006, Piaggio surprised the powersports industry when it unveiled its three-wheeled MP3 scooter. It features a clever, and duly patented, tilting front end that allows the MP3 to offer motorcycle-like steering response with the additional safety provided by two wheels up front—particularly on slippery or rain-drenched surfaces. Despite its high sticker price (the original [...]
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