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Setelah lama tak melihat aksi lagak ngeri “stuntman” dari Austria, Günter Schachermayr, akhirnya beliau telah melakukan aksi baru menaiki Vespa.

Aksi terakhir kami melihatnya, beliau menuruni cerobong Slovakia dengan Vespa, dan kali ini beliau tarik pesawat pula menggunakan Vespa!

Dalam video di bawah ini, Schachermayr menggunakan Vespa oren sebagai tunda pesawat di landasan. Pesawat yang dimaksudkan bukanlah pesawat penumpang besar, tetapi Cessna kecil yang lebih ringan, tetapi masih besar juga kalau banding dengan Vespa itu.

Terdapat lebih banyak lagiyang diperlukan untuk aksi ini daripada sekadar memasang tali tunda antara Vespa biasa dan pesawat.

Walaupun pesawat itu lebih ringan jika dibandingkan dengan pesawat lain, ia pasti tetap sukar, kerana enjin skuter menggerakkan roda belakang, dan berat penunggang juga terletak di atas roda belakang.

Perkara ini pada dasarnya bermakna bahawa Schachermayr akan perlu menaikkan roda hadapannya sepanjang masa tidak kira apa pun, jadi kenapa perlu roda hadapan kalau tak digunakan?

Nampaknya itulah yang beliau lakukan, dan walaupun ini sebahagian dari aspek pertunjukan, ketiadaan roda hadapan juga membantu imbangan yang diperlukan untuk melaksanakan aksi ini dengan jayanya.

Hasil akhir yang anda boleh lihat dalam video ini, walaupun tidak berapa pantas, dipenuhi dengan Schachermayr yang sentiasa mengalihkan kakinya untuk mengekalkan keseimbangan yang baik sambil terus menarik pesawat itu atas Vespa monowheelnya ini.

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Menghargai sokongan terhadap jenama Vespa di Selatan tanah air, Vespa Malaysia telah membuka pusat 3S serba lengkap di Johor Bahru.

Perkara itu disahkan pihak Didi Group, selaku pengedar rasmi skuter Vespa di Malaysia.

Pelancaran Vespa Skudai (Ng Brothers Motor) itu menandakan satu pencapaian baharu bagi jenama Itali itu di Malaysia kerana menjadi pusat 3S sulung seumpanya di Johor Bahru.

Pengerusi Didi Resources, Rewi Hamid Bugo, turut menyampaikan ucapan tahniah atas kejayaan tersebut.

“Saya ucap tahniah kepada Ng Brothers Motor (Vespa Skudai) kerana sudi membawa jenama Vespa di Johor yang sekaligus akan menguatkan lagi jenama kami di Malaysia,” jelasnya.

Pelancaran tersebut turut berjalan dengan meriah apabila disertai 150 pemilik Vespa hasil kerjasama dengan Modern Vespa Club Johor. Perasmian tersebut juga bertujuan meraikan komuniti Vespa di negeri Johor.

Menariknya, Vespa Skudai juga menawarkan pusat pameran yang mengikut identiti korporat Vespa yang menjaminkan kepelbagaian tawaran.

Orang ramai yang berminat untuk alami pengalaman Vespa boleh berkunjung ke Vespa Skudai yang terletak di 33, Jalan Pakis 1, Taman Sri Pulai, Johor Bahru.

Didi Group proudly announced the opening of Vespa Malaysia latest showroom in Skudai, Johor in partnership with Ng Brothers Motor (Vespa Skudai).

The 3S showroom carries full range of the iconic brand which carries a comprehensive range of products including a customer service centre.

The launch of Vesa Skudai (Ng Brothers Motor) marks a big step into expanding the Vespa branding throughout the country as it is the first Vespa 3S showroom in Johor Bahru.

“I would like to thank and congratulate Ng Brothers Motor (Vespa Skudai) for introducing and carrying the Vespa brand in Johor, which will help us to further strengthen our positioning and boost our presence in Malaysia.

“The opening of Vespa Skudai also reflects the strengthening of the distribution network of Vespa in Malaysia” said Mr Rewi Hamid Bugo, Chairman, Didi Resources Sdn Bhd.

To celebrate the momentous occasion, a total of 150 Vespa owners also got together to celebrate the official launch of Vespa Skudai, that also adopted the new Vespa showroom corporate identity.

Vespa owners in Johor Bahru drop by Vespa Skudai located at 33, Jalan Pakis 1, Taman Sri Pulai, Johor Bahru, Johor.

Vespa is among the motorcycle and scooter brands currently under the wing of Piaggio Group, Europe’s largest motorcycle manufacturer.

While the scooter brand sits alongside Aprilia and Moto Guzzi in Piaggio, Vespa is identified as a significant asset in the company’s overall portfolio.

Piaggio has recently begun to analyse Vespa’s substantial brand value in the company, and the result is outstanding. According to the findings by Interbrand (a significant brand consultancy), the Vespa brand is now worth EUR906 million (RM4.3 billion).

The research was done by taking into account Vespa’s unique brand valuation, including a set of resources, market data, and quantitative studies across ten key markets worldwide.

“Vespa is an icon of style: its uniqueness makes it one of the most admired and desired brands, belonging to the premium space as well as fashion and lifestyle brands.

“For this reason, we must begin to benchmark it against other global brands beyond pure mobility.

“That’s why we have asked Interbrand, the world’s leading brand consultancy, to determine and analyse the financial value of the Vespa brand. This is not a finishing line, but simply a new starting point as we continue to build the future of Vespa,” said Michele Colaninno, Piaggio Group Board Director for Strategy, Products & Innovation.

According to Interbrand, Vespa’s distinctiveness by sticking to its tradition was significant in strengthening the brand.

While other motorcycle brand demands excitement sportiness with a modern and futuristic touch, Vespa, on the other hand, focuses on self-expression and enjoyment.

For the motorcycle enthusiast, the Vespa brand represents the Italian culture and is an inspiration to people worldwide. As we like to say, Vespa isn’t just a motorcycle; it is a lifestyle.

Didi is proudly announced the opening of Vespa Kota Kinabalu in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, the first of its kind 3S center in the country.

The new Vespa showroom offers a wide range of Vespa products including a customer service centre.

The new showroom also marks a momentous achievement for Didi as the sole distributor of the Vespa brand in Malaysia, as Vespa Kota Kinabalu is the first Vespa 3S Showroom ever in Sabah.

“I would like to thank and congratulate Stunning Bike (Vespa Kota Kinabalu) for introducing and carrying the Vespa brand in Sabah, which will help us to further strengthen our positioning and boost our presence in Malaysia.

“The opening of Vespa Kota Kinabalu also reflects the strengthening of the distribution network of Vespa in Malaysia. Didi has also introduced additional two new Vespa showrooms located in Kuantan, Pahang and Johor Bahru, Johor by end of 2021,” expressed Rewi Hamid Bugo, Chairman, Didi Resources Sdn Bhd.

The new showroom will cater to the needs of Vespa owners in Sabah, particularly in the Kota Kinabalu areas.

To enjoy a complete after sales service customers can just head to Vespa Kota Kinabalu 3S Centre located at Wisma Inanam, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.

Pengedar rasmi jenama Vespa di Malaysia, Didi, telah pun merasmikan pembukaan Vespa Kota Kinabalu di Sabah.

Pusat pameran terbaru itu menawarkan barisan model Vespa serba lengkap yang turut merangkumi pusat servis buat pemilik Vespa di negeri itu.

Menariknya, perasmian Vespa Kota Kinabalu (Stunning Bike) juga menandakan julung kalinya sebuah pusat 3S Vespa dibuka di Sabah.

Pengerusi Didi Resources, Rewi Hamid Bugo, turut mencapaikan ucapan tahniah kepada Stunning BIke kerana sudi membawa jenama Vespa ke Sabah.

“Terima kasih kepada Stunning Bike yang membantu kami mengukuhkan jenama Vespa di negeri Sabah,” jelasnya.

Vespa Kota Kinabalu kini sertai Vespa Kuantan dan Vespa Johor Baharu yang telah pun dilancarkan sebelum ini.

Didi dalam satu kenyataan memaklumkan bahawa Vespa Kota Kinabalu merupakan pengedar rasmi Vespa di Sabah yang membawa identiti korporat baharu.

Vespa Kota Kinabalu bertempat di Wisma Inanam, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.

Justin Bieber has just inked a deal with Vespa to put his own spin on the iconic scooter.

Still only 27 years old, Bieber has amassed millions of fans all over who called themselves ‘Beliebers’. On ‘Instagram’, the American singer has a total of 202 million followers.

Despite his past shenanigans, the man deserved a huge amount of respect for what he is today, an icon not just in the music industry but also brave enough to openly discuss his struggles with mental health and addiction which also prompt others who are struggling to come forth for help.

Nevertheless, his love for motorcycles including owning one of the limited edition Vespa X Sean Wotherspoon makes him an ideal candidate for the next collab with the Italian brand.

“My fans know how much I love the sport: skateboarding, hockey, basketball, BMX.

“I’ve always been attracted to that mix of style, grace and speed. I’m thrilled to give my touch to the iconic Vespa design,” said Bieber.

The Vespa X Justin Bieber special edition is set to debut in early 2022.

Vespa Malaysia has just unveiled the 2021 Vespa Sprint S 150 for the local market, priced at RM19,900.

While the new Sprint S 150 comes in two distinct colourways, Bronzo Antico and Nero Opaco, it is also the first Vespa to feature a 4.3-inch TFT-LCD instrument cluster with smartphone connectivity.

The new feature allows the rider to access functions such as answering calls, receive notifications and music player.

 

Putting aside the new feature, the Vespa Sprint S 150 continues to offer 12.7hp @ 7,750rpm and 12.8Nm @ 6,500rpm from its IGET single-cylinder 154.8cc engine.

Other technical specifications include:

  • single shock absorbers (front/rear)
  • 200mm front disc
  • mechanical drum rear brake
  • single-channel ABS
  • 12″ rim
  • 7L tank

Piaggio Group mengesahkan bakal terlibat dengan pameran motosikal terbesar dunia EICM 2021 yang akan berlangsung di Milan, November ini.

Pengumuman itu menyaksikan jenama seperti Aprilia, Moto Guzzi dan Vespa akan turut serta menghangatkan acara terbesar motosikal dunia itu bersama-sama beberapa jenama lain yang telah pun mengesahkan penyertaan sebelum ini.

EICM 2021 dijangka menjadi tumpuan hangat selepas edisi 2020 dibatalkan ekoran pandemik Covid-19.

Bagaimanapun, dengan kekangan pergerakan telah pun dilonggarkan, EICMA 2021 akan berjalan seperti dijadualkan yang sebelum ini telah pun mengesahkan beberapa barisan jenama besar antaranya, Triumph Motorcycles, Honda, Yamaha, Fantic, Motori Minarelli, Kymco, MV Agusta, Royal Enfield dan Benelli.

Seperti edisi sebelum ini, EICMA bakal menjadi platform bagi beberapa jenama besar untuk mempamerkan model baharu termasuk jentera konsep yang akan dipasarkan kelak.

Earlier this month, Vespa Malaysia launched the 75th Anniversary Series comprised of the Primavera 150 and GTS 300.

The special edition Vespa is to celebrate the Italian brand 75 years of producing more than 19 million units since the spring of 1946.

Feature in “Giallo 75th” original metallic yellow, the two models also comes with the number 75 displayed on the side panels and at the front mudguard.

It also comes with a special nubuck leather saddle, grey piping and wheels with a diamond finish and a host of chrome-plated details.

Meanwhile, both the Primavera and GTS are equipped with a 4.3″ TFT colour display, including the Vespa MIA smartphone connectivity.

To round things off, customers will enjoy a Welcome Kit that includes a vintage Vespa plate, personal Owner’s book and eight collector postcards with every purchase of the 75th series.

The Vespa Primavera 75th Anniversary and Vespa GTS 300 75th Anniversary are available for RM23,500 and RM38,900, respectively.

However, please take note that the 75th series is only available for 2021, so be quick before they ran out!

Sebuah Vespa 50 Special telah berjaya ditemui semula setelah lebih 41 tahun dilarikan pencuri di Itali.

Menurut laporan, polis Iltai telah melakukan serbuan terhadap sebuah garaj baru-baru ini bagi menyiasat kecurian traktor.

Bagaimanapun, ketika berjaya menemukan traktor tersebut yang ditutup dengan kain tarp, sebuah Vespa 50 Special yang berada dalam keadaan baik turut ditemui.

Selepas siasatan lanjut, polis mendapati motosikal tersebut merupakan model Vespa yang telah dilaporkan hilang di Pisa sekitar 1980 milik Gino Graziani.

Bagaimanapun, Graziani telah pun meninggal dunia pada 1992 dan Vespa 50 Special itu diserahkan semula pada anaknya Paolo Graziani yang telah dimaklumkan mengenai penemuan semula motosikal milik ayahnya.

Paolo sendiri mengakui dia sudah terlupa mengenai motosikal tersebut.

“Bagi keluarga kami, motosikal ini mempunyai nilai sentimental yang tinggi kerana mendiang ayah saya cukup sayangkan Vespa ini.

“Saya akan mengambil gambar Vespa ini dan tempatkan di kubur ayah saya,” jelasnya.

Difahamkan, Vespa 50 Special ini kini ditawarkan sekitar GBP3,000 (RM17k).

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