The historical background of the Vespa. 

Its ability to renew and evolve, overcoming dark periods and regimes!

After World War II, a new kind of motorsport emerged that required fast, but above all, resilient motorcycles and riders. Its specificity lay in racing across uneven, almost inaccessible terrains spanning hundreds of kilometers, under various and any weather conditions.

According to the race rules, the riders had to arrive at the designated checkpoints at predetermined times, while not exceeding the prescribed average speed per hour. If they did, they would be excluded from the winners' list.

For motorcycles, this was a tough test, while for manufacturers, it was a challenge full of opportunities.

In 1948, Piaggio debuted five sport Vespas at the "Milano-San Remo" race, demonstrating the reliability of their product.

The following year, after summing up the results of three races, the Piaggio scooter took first place in the 125cc class, capturing the "National Regularity Trophy" supported by the IMF.
Piaggio stood out among its competitors at the XXVI. Sei Giorni International when nine out of the ten riders it entered won gold medals. Thanks to its sports successes, the Vespa’s reputation became legendary and has remained unbroken ever since.

After the company received the prestigious industrial award, Enrico Piaggio decided to step away, but ensured that the best riders would compete the following season under the banner of Vespa Club Italia.

The name Vespa Giro Speciale is a tribute to the Vespa G.S. model.