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New Vespa Primavera 50 4T EFI

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New Vespa Primavera 50 4T EFI

The new Vespa Primavera 50 4T EFI has arrived in Australia and our first ones are on their way to us now!

The 50cc Vespa has been the perfect entry capacity scooter for over 50 years… Front he original 50 Sports first release in the early 60’s to the current Vespa Primavera 50 4T EFI, this popular capacity has proved a timeless choice for young inner urban commuters looking for style and economy.

The New Vespa Primavera 50 4T EFI available now from just $29* per week!

In 2018, the most significant improvement comes to this model, the release of the advanced 50cc Fuel Injected 4 stroke engine to replace the previous 2 stroke version,  The new engine develops improved lineal power delivery with improved fuel consumption.  Emissions significantly decrease with the new engine now meeting stringent Euro 4 Emission levels.

Features include:

  • All new 4 valve 4 stroke 50cc engine with advanced fuel injection
  • 3 colours – Monte Bianco (White), Rosso Dragon (Red) and Azzuro Incanto (Light Blue)
  • Marrone (Dark Brown) Seat
  • USB in glove box
  • Compact and Stylish with the ever current Vespa Primavera Design

The Vespa Primavera (Spring) is one of Vespas most endearing models. The first Vespa Primavera model unveiled 50 years ago proved revolutionary for light nimble transport. The Vespa Primavera provided freedom of flight for generations of youthful riders making it a spectacular Vespa success story.

And 2018 marks the introduction of the advanced 4 valve fuel injected 50cc engine to the Primavera line up. A fuel efficient design to further reduce Vespas environmental foot print.

Available to order now – just give Scott a ring on 07 5455 5249 or drop in and see us at 16 Rene Street, Noosaville!

Vespa Primavera 50cc 4T Rosso Dragon

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATON ON THE NEW VESPA PRIMAVERA 50 4T
*Note overseas models shown, variations may occur within Australia

 

Vespa Piaggio Scooter Finance*Terms and conditions apply. Finance for credit approved purchasers only. The finance offer is for amounts and terms shown above. The comparison rate is based on a secured loan of $30,000 for a term of 5 years at the annual percentage rate shown above. The amount of credit provided to you and the term of the loan may be different to this. WARNING: The comparison rate only applies to the example given and may not include all fees and charges. Different terms, fees or other loan amounts might result in a different comparison rate. Finance is provided by Riders Finance Group Pty Ltd t/a Vespa Piaggio Scooter Finance ABN 67 607 005 961. Australian Credit Licence No. 478998

Repayments calculated at 20% deposit, 10.95% interest, 11.76% comparison rate, fortnightly repayments over 60 months, E&OE.

Save $500 on the Vespa GTS 150 i-GET

Vespa GTS 150 Promotion Extended

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Vespa GTS 150 Promotion Extended

You can still save $500 on the Vespa GTS 150 i-GET through to the 1st June 2018 now that the Vespa GTS 150 Promotion Extended!

Ride out the door on a new Vespa GTS 150 i-GET for just $7,790 – no more to pay!

Fuel is on the increase, traffic congestion is out of control and public transport chaos, the time is perfect for you to switch to a Vespa and win back your  travel independence, costs and time.

The Vespa GTS 150 i-GET is perfectly sized for 2 up commuting in comfort with fuel consumption to make you grin, while the new 150 i-GET motor packs the latest technology and plenty of punch for the freeway.

And from February 1,2018 to March 31,2018, you will save $500 off the amazing Vespa GTS 150 i-GET!

Features Include:

  • Amazing New Water-cooled i-GET 4 Valve Motor
  • 25% more Power than the previous 150
  • 12% more Torque
  • Stop Start Technology
  • ABS Front and Rear
  • Remote Seat Release
  • Low centre of gravity = Great Manoeuvrability
  • Electronic Anti Theft Immobiliser and USB Outlet

Save $500 on the Vespa GTS 150 i-GET

Colours Available are Rosso Matt and Nero Vulcano.

To find out more about the Vespa GTS 150 i-GET, you can give Scott a ring on 07 5455 5249, drop and see us at 16 Rene Street, Noosaville or click here.

Save $500 on the Vespa GTS 150 i-GET

Click here for more information *Offer Valid 01/06/2018

Australia Day 2017

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We’ll be closed on Thursday 26th January to celebrate Australia Day 2017.  Hope you all have a terrific day enjoying all the things that make each and everyone of us individually Australian…

We’ll be back on deck tomorrow as per usual from 9am.

 

Winter is on the way…

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Looks like winter is creeping towards us with the chilly mornings and clear days a sign of what’s to come.

Be prepared for winter riding with 10% off all jackets including Roland Sands Design, Rjays and RST!  This includes Sale Items – so you can really nab a bargain…

Either use the coupon code WINTER10 online or mention you saw our post instore.

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Piaggio BV 350 – Available now!

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With the Piaggio BV350 (also known as the Beverly SportTouring) , Piaggio’s best-selling high-wheel range has been enhanced with a sport model. A completely new 350cc engine, a 150/70-14 rear tyre and a new look, for an evolution of the species that extends the class and elegance of the Beverly into the sport segment.

The Piaggio BV350 is the first Piaggio model to feature the brand new engine with maximum power of more than 33 hp: designed and produced to deliver performance on a par with a 400cc but with the weight, volumes, emissions and running costs of a more compact 300cc.

The new scooter is the first in the world with ABS/ASR, an important advance enabling riders to enjoy maximum performance in complete safety.

Available in Black, Red and Silver.  Drop in to see us and check out the new Piaggio BV350.

Piaggio BV350

Fortnightly “I don’t have to work today” ride

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Our fortnightly Thursday morning ride will be on again on Thursday 20 November 2014.  Just come along to the shop at 8.30am – we’ll give you a coffee and then you can be on your way.

These rides are recommended for any scooter or motorcycle 150cc and above.  The route is usually decided on the day – allow a return time of about midday.

This ride is held every fortnight and always posted up onto Facebook.  Checkout our Events page on Facebook for more information.  It’s always a heap of fun – especially with this amazing weather we are having now!

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Thanks to Noel Foley for his amazing artwork!  We are going to get some made into T-shirts – what do you think?

Scooter Style in Vietnam

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As Scooter Style was one of the top dealers for Piaggio/Vespa in Australia, we were invited to Hanoi Trafficcheck out their new factory in Vietnam in July.  Piaggio / Vespa is still Italian but they are expanding their factories throughout Asia to assist in building their brand around the world.  The Piaggio / Vespa factory in Vietnam is pretty new, the first scooters being made in 2010.  It is a state of the art production line which is committed to a long term growth plan.  They have a bucket load of room to grow as demand for their scooters increases    .

Hanoi is an amazing city, the most scooters anywhere in Asia.  They are everywhere, with a population of 90 million, it seems nearly everyone has a scooter.  Our tour guide was telling us that the usual mode of operation is – graduate from school, get a job, buy a scooter, marry and then look for a house of your own.  Apparently it is easier to marry if you already have a scooter – it is a bit of a status symbol.  The better the scooter, the better chances you have of a good marriage.

Scooter Parking HanoiOur visit to the factory, on the outskirts of Hanoi, was just terrific.  Starting with a presentation from management telling us what has been happening in the world of Piaggio / Vespa, accompanied by espresso and biscotti (yes, they only serve espresso! Very Italian!).  Then onto the factory floor.  The factory is huge, we walked through about so many buildings and saw all stages of the manufacture.  From the frame dipping, to the engine builds, to the paintwork on the panels, the assembly and then the quality control and checks.  We were escorted around the engine assembly production line by the designer of the line, who was very proud of his work and his workers.  The line is fully computerised with a worker at each station.  The scanner reads what engine type is sitting on the line and then automatically ensures that the correct parts are installed and tested.  This testing is pretty specific with the tolerance margins set really tightly.  This process continues Track Daythroughout the entire line and is so specific that if they then have a quality issue in final testing they can trace it back through all stages of the assembly process and then refine their tolerance margins accordingly.

After lunch, we were over at the Piaggio / Vespa test track to try out some of the new models, including the Vespa Primavera 125.   That should have really been work, but it was just soooo much fun.  I thought I would have to leave Scott there as he just kept going from scooter to scooter.  If there was a scooter not being ridden, he was on it.

It was a fantastic trip and a great opportunity to see where our scooters are being built.  Scott and I are lucky enough to have seen the Piaggio / Vespa factories in both Hanoi, Vietnam and Pontedera , Italy.

Thanks to all our customers for their support and in making us one of the top Piaggio / Vespa Dealers in Australia!

Track Ride

Vespa Sprint 150 ie: “Vespino Vitality”

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A Sporty Vespa For A New Generation.

The all new exciting Vespa Sprint 150 i.e. is being release this month!  Colours are pure Italian with Rosso Dragon (red), Monte Bianco (white), Nero Vulcano (black), Blu Midnight (dark blue), Grigio Titanio (grey). If you are interested and want to find out more, give us a ring or drop in and see us as we can take pre-orders.

Vespa Sprint 150 - 5 colours

The Vespa Sprint  is set to strike a chord with the next generation of Vespa buyers and boasts new features not previously seen on the smaller Vespa body design.

The Vespa Sprint is a true revolution with respect to previous Vespa small body generations. With the goal of guaranteeing the same ease and lightweight qualities of previous Vespa small frame range while setting new standards in terms of comfort, space, riding pleasure and safety.

Vespa Sprint is a complete revamp of shape and size, picking up on the inspiration from the Vespa 946. The overall dimensions are still similar to those that marked the success of the Vespa LX however an increase in fundamental specific dimensions optimises the ergonomics, habitability and ease of use.

The rider now has more legroom behind the shield and a new footrest that facilitates placing both feet on the ground, thanks in part to a new foot board design. Ease of handling is still ensured by the compact lateral size.

Like the first prototype that inspired the name “Vespa” due to its similarity to a wasp the tail returns to its tapered pointed design and providing a streamlined appearance.

Celebrated for the unique all steel construction and famous shape, Vespa is generally categorised by body size, small frame for the compact inner urban commuter and large frame for the higher capacity models.

The small frame or ‘Vespino’ as they are known in Italy, offer a popular size compatible with inner city transport  purpose. Sprints new body sees rigidity of the headstock increased 36%, while the longitudinal resistance to flex also significantly increased, advantages tangible in terms of safety and riding pleasure on the road, where riders will discover Sprints dynamic qualities for exceptional stability and handling.

Sprint 150 is characterised by large diameter 12 inch rims ,the largest seen on a ‘Vespino’, and a new, sportier front end with Vespas new enhanced sliding suspension (ESS) designed to significantly improve road holding and rider enjoyment. Additionally distinctive styling, in reference to fashionable Sprints of the 60s and 70s with their trapezoidal headlight shape see Vespa again step away f rom the traditional round headlight and mirror design.

A move in line with the popular trend of retro style complimenting modern technology.  Vespa Sprint offers numerous bold aspects which strongly characterise the model and set it apart . The saddle has an exclusive design, enhanced by a strictly black covering with a white line finish. The convenient fold-away bag hook is retained, contributing to increasing the already significant cargo capacity of the Vespa Sprint.

A new battery location sees under seat storage increase to a very generous 16.6 litres. A new engine mount system first introduced on Primavera is prevalent on the Sprint keeping vibration to a bare minimum. Safety and security include LED front day time lamps, engine immobiliser and side stand with engine safety cut out switch.

As always in the history of Vespa, the brand new Vespa Sprint offers a wide range of accessories to customise your vehicle and to increase riding comfort including screens topboxes and racks.  Category leading 10,000 klm service periods and a standard 2 year unlimited klm warranty is applicable.

For more information, check out our Vespa Sprint page by clicking here.