![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Major changes were made to the front suspension arm plus an engine cover that lifted upwards for easier access. 1949 Vespa 125Īfter a number of 125cc Vespas were sold in 1947, Vespa decided to discontinue the 98 and introduced the new Vespa 125 as its replacement. Vespa even turned one of the 98 into a racer known as the Vespa 98 Corsa Circuito. Sales of the Vespa 98 were slow at first but it quickly took off when Vespa introduced payments via instalments another important decision Vespa made to help the people of Italy to commute easily. The unique shape that resembled a ‘wasp’ (hence the name Vespa, which is ‘wasp’ in Italian) has stood the test of time. Introduced to the public on April 1946, the 1946 Vespa 98 was the strong foundation that appealed to the masses. There are so many Vespas worth mentioning but here’s our take on the 10 most iconic and coolest classic Vespas ever made. Its 70-year tenure in the industry has led Vespa to produce a large number of different Vespa models. What started out as an idea to help the Italian people to travel easily and affordably way back in 1946 turned into a giant in the motorcycling industry as well as being a fashion icon. From our last feature, you’d know by now that Vespa celebrates its 70th anniversary this year. ![]()
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