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Vespa

This article is about the line of scooters. For other uses, see Vespa (disambiguation).

Vespa
Company typeSubsidiary
IndustryScooter
Founded23 April 1946 (1946-04-23) in Florence, Tuscany
FounderEnrico Piaggio
Headquarters
Pontedera, Tuscany
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Italy
ParentPiaggio
Websitevespa.com
Classic Vespas in Perth, Western Australia
Classic Vespa sound (43 seconds)

Vespa (Italian pronunciation: [ˈvɛspa]) is an Italian brand of scooters and mopeds manufactured by Piaggio. The name means wasp in Italian. The Vespa has evolved from a single model motor scooter manufactured in 1946 by Piaggio & Co. S.p.A. of Pontedera, Italy, to a full line of scooters and one of seven companies today owned by Piaggio.[1]

From their inception, Vespa scooters have been known for a painted, pressed steel body which combines, in a unified structure: a full cowling enclosure around the engine concealing dirt or grease, a flat floor panel protecting the feet, and a prominent front fairing to divert wind and rain.

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