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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 Vespa
50 Special and the Vespa Primavera. The Vespa Special (1969) and
Vespa Primavera (1967) became the icons of a generation whose aspirations
and conquests were to shape the world for decades to come. Compact,
nippy, and dynamic, these models led the way in creating new trends
in design and technology, appealing to a youthful generation.
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The Vespa S is equipped
with an eco-friendly, four-stroke 150cc engine. The 11"
front wheel gives the Vespa S great stability, inspiring
the rider with a feeling of confidence and control. The
tires are tubeless, size 110/70 on the front and 120/70
on the 10" rear. The braking system features a 200 mm stainless
steel front disc with a two piston caliper and a 110 mm
rear drum.
As always, the single sheet steel body acts as a structural
frame, a design characteristic that continues to be unique
to Vespa. In addition to superior strength, this design
also ensures exceptional rigidity, leading to excellent
road holding and precision control.
The front suspension, based on a double acting hydraulic
shock absorber, stands out for its aeronautical single arm
design. This distinctive feature is continually updated,
keeping up with the latest technology. The link arm on the
Vespa S pivots on roller cage bearings for minimum friction.
At the rear, the suspension of the new Vespa features a
double acting hydraulic shock absorber that is adjustable
in preload, offering four possible settings for perfect
rider and passenger comfort under all conditions.
Sport, energy and originality are the trademarks of the
all-new Vespa S. With its clean, essential lines, the Vespa
S is a minimalist version of the legendary seventies models,
and proof that the young spirit of Vespa is still very much
alive.
The handlebar fairing houses a new rectangular headlight
reminiscent of the amazing 50 Special. The front shield
is more impressive too, with a new, aggressive looking air
intake.
Reduced in size to reveal the layout of the suspension,
the new shape mudguard also features a stylish chrome trim
for an even sleeker look. The small size of the mudguard
leaves the wheel and light alloy rim in full view in a tribute
to the performance and high-tech design of the Vespa S.
The element that has seen most change is the front shield.
Its clean styling recovers the pure lines that have always
been the Vespa's trademark. The shield's uncluttered surface
is fundamental and its simplicity and minimal thickness
powerful design features.
The seat is typically '70s in styling and comes standard
with the 'Sport' seat and the attractive 'Touring' seat
is available as an option. The seat is upholstered in new
materials and enhanced with a classy trim that emphasises
its stylish shape.
The rear of the Vespa S has an all-new sleek, simple look
with a new tail light designed especially to enhance its
sportiness.
With its minimalist but decisive styling, simple yet elegant
design, the Vespa S features the same dynamism and freshness
that made the Vespa the favorite scooter of young people
in the seventies.
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