Vespas

Chic motorized two-wheelers

Vespas is the plural of Vespa, the Italian brand of motor scooter that became synonymous with stylish urban transportation.

The name means "wasp" in Italian, describing the vehicle's shape and buzzing sound.

Vespas evoke European city life and midcentury design: The narrow streets were clogged with Vespas.

The lowercase *vespa* refers generically to any similar scooter.

vehicle

scooter

Two-wheeled standing vehicle

kickstand · helmet · throttle · mirrors · speedometer · license plate · parking · commute · traffic · urban transport

Italian

Rome

Italy's capital city

Fellini · Italian design · Roman Holiday · Audrey Hepburn · cobblestones · piazza · gelato · Mediterranean · Positano · Amalfi

style

retro

Evoking recent past

pastel colors · mod culture · 1960s · fashion · aesthetic · iconic · collectible · customization · accessories · curves

urban

lane splitting

Motorcycling between traffic rows

courier · commuting · metropolitan · downtown · errands · shortcuts · mobility · nimble · maneuverability · gas mileage

Opposites
vehicle type/size

VespasHarley-Davidsons

American heavyweight motorcycles

choppers · hogs · motorcycles · touring bikes · sport bikes

design philosophy

VespasHarley-Davidsons

American heavyweight motorcycles

Harleys · monster trucks · choppers · muscle cars · pickup trucks

transportation mode

Vespasbuses

Multi-passenger road vehicles

trains · subways · ocean liners · cargo ships · semi-trucks

Family

Vespa

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G