Vespa at EICMA 2023 | NEWS | ScooterLab.uk (SLUK)

As a lifelong Vespa owner and fan I was kind of hoping to see something new and exciting on the Piaggio stand to share with ScooterLab readers from EICMA.

Sadly, that’s not the case. Piaggio seem to have channelled their efforts into the new Moto Guzzi Stelvio (which takes centre stage).

Vespa fans will have to be content with a couple of new colours for the GTS/Primavera/Sprint, a Sprint Elettrica and a new Vespa logo.

Although more has happened to the Vespa small frame range than it appears. The press release gives the following info…

The Piaggio Centro Stile has carried out intense work to improve the finishings, introducing new materials and working painstakingly on the details to enhance the unique features and different spirits of Vespa Primavera and Vespa Sprint S. The superstructures on the handlebar are brand new, as are the hand grips and electric controls, flaunting real attention to detail and functionality. The leg shield back plate is also new, elevating the sensation of perceived material and assembly quality. The new crest on the mudguard (only for Vespa Primavera) and the new design and finishings of the central steering cover make up the other style elements that have been revamped and updated.
Even the seat has been improved across the various versions, thanks to the use of new materials that ensure a superior finish. The Tech version of Primavera also features the key-less start system and TFT instrumentation via which to manage the functions offered by the Vespa MIA multimedia platform. The analogue/digital instrument panel on the other versions is also new, while all now flaunt a full LED lighting system.

Vespa Primavera and Vespa Sprint S are available with ultra modern Euro 5+ compliant 50, 125, and 150 cc engines with three-valve timing and electronic injection. There are two electric versions of Vespa Primavera and Vespa Sprint S, one with speed limited to moped standards and one with motorcycle approval, available with the Primavera Tech equipment package. The moped versions now have removable batteries for convenient charging even in domestic settings.