VESPA
Vespa - Italian scooter with cult status
Vespa is one of the best-known scooter brands in the world. Since 1946, the Italian brand from Pontedera has stood for timeless design, robust technology and an unmistakable riding experience. What began after the Second World War as a practical solution for affordable mobility quickly developed into an icon of two-wheeler culture. Models such as the Vespa PX in particular still characterise the international scooter scene today.
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| Foundation | 1946 |
The Vespa brand
The history of the Vespa begins in 1946 at the Italian industrial group Piaggio. After the Second World War, the company was looking for a new direction and developed a compact two-wheeler that was easy to ride, reliable and affordable.
The aeronautical engineer Corradino D'Ascanio designed a completely new vehicle concept. Instead of a classic motorbike frame, he opted for a self-supporting steel body with a low step-through and side-mounted engine. The result was a scooter that was practical, clean and suitable for everyday use.
When Enrico Piaggio saw the first prototype, he is said to have remarked: "Sembra una vespa " - "Looks like a wasp." The name stuck and quickly developed into a world-famous brand.
In the decades that followed, the Vespa not only became an important means of transport, but also a symbol of Italian design and urban mobility.
SKF 6204 Ball bearing 20/47/14 Drive shaft | Vespa Largeframe, Smallframe, Wideframe
Stock number: 6204 · Inner ring width: 14 mm · Ball bearing closed: No · Manufacturer: SKF · Groove ring: No · Material: Steel · Width: 14 mm · Ø inside: 20 mm · Ø outside: 47 mm · Piaggio OEM number: 434735
EUR 14.70
SKF 6301 ball bearing 12/37/12 auxiliary shaft | Vespa Largeframe, Wideframe
Bearing type: Deep groove ball bearing · Inner ring width: 12 mm · Ball bearing closed: No · Manufacturer: SKF · Bearing clearance: CN (standard) · Bearing cage: Sheet steel cage · Groove ring: No · Material: Steel · Width: 12 mm · Ø inside: 12 mm · Ø outside: 37 mm · Piaggio OEM number: 32494 · Piaggio OEM number: 090024 · Piaggio OEM number: 230978
EUR 14.70
VeeRubber 3.50 x 10" tires VRM396 (V396) MANHATTAN Semi-Slick
Inventory-managed: No · Directional: Yes · Manufacturer: Vee Rubber · Tire width: 3.5 " · Color: black · Width: 3 1/2 " · Wheel size: 10 " · Speed index: J = 100 km/h · Load capacity index: 59 = 243 kg · Profile type: VRM-396 MANHATTAN / V396 · Tire type: Semi-slick · White wall: No · Tubeless (yes/no): Tubeless TL (tubeless insert) · Tubeless (yes/no): Tubetype TT (requires hose)
EUR 55.30
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From utility vehicle to cult machine
In the 1950s and 1960s, the Vespa spread rapidly throughout Europe. It was cheap, reliable and easy to maintain - perfect for everyday use. At the same time, it developed into a style object.
Films such as Roman Holiday (A Heart and a Crown) with Audrey Hepburn made the Vespa famous worldwide. A lively scooter scene developed in Italy, France, Germany and Great Britain in particular.
Over the years, numerous model series with different engine sizes were created - from small 50cc city scooters to more powerful versions for longer distances.
The Vespa PX - a classic of the scooter scene
One of the most influential Vespa series is the Vespa PX, which was launched in 1977. With this model, Piaggio further developed the classic Vespa concept without changing the original character.
The PX retained the typical steel body with side bonnet and continued to rely on an air-cooled two-stroke engine. At the same time, the chassis, brakes and electrics were modernised. The result was a robust scooter suitable for everyday use, which was built for decades and quickly spread throughout Europe.
The Vespa PX is characterised by the manual gearstick on the handlebars. This detail still distinguishes it from many modern scooters today and is part of the typical Vespa riding experience for many riders.
Vespa PX models
Over the years, the Vespa PX has been produced in various displacement variants. The following are particularly common:
- Vespa PX 80
- Vespa PX 125
- Vespa PX 150
- Vespa PX 200
The technical basis remained very similar for a long time, which means that many components are compatible between the models. This makes maintenance, repairs and restorations easier and is one of the reasons why the Vespa PX is still a popular basis for mechanic projects today.
Why Vespa PX spare parts are still in demand today
Even decades after its introduction, the Vespa PX can still be found on many European roads. One important reason for this is its robust and straightforward technology. The air-cooled two-stroke engine is considered durable and can be maintained or overhauled almost exclusively with normal tools. Many jobs can therefore also be carried out by ambitious hobby mechanics themselves.
In addition, the Vespa PX has been produced over many years and its basic design has hardly changed. This means that numerous components are still available or are compatible between different model years.
It is precisely this combination of simple technology, good spare parts supply and a lively scooter scene that has ensured that the Vespa PX has remained an integral part of the classic scooter world to this day.
Vespa PX spare parts at mofakult
Many Vespa PX scooters have been on the road for decades. Accordingly, high-quality spare parts are important to reliably maintain the engine, chassis and technology.
At mofakult, too, everything revolves around classic two-stroke vehicles and their mechanic culture. In addition to parts for motorbikes and mopeds, our range is therefore gradually expanding to include classic scooters.
Here you will find a selection of Vespa PX spare parts with which you can maintain, repair or get your scooter back on the road.
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