VESPA 80TH
EIGHTY YEARS AGO, A DREAM ON TWO WHEELS WAS BORN: THE VESPA. TODAY, VESPA CELEBRATES THIS EXTRAORDINARY MILESTONE WITH A SPECIAL SERIES WHICH EMBODIES ITS ORIGINAL SPIRIT, AS IT INTRODUCES THE VESPA 80TH: THE VESPA PRIMAVERA AND VESPA GTS GO BACK TO THEIR ROOTS, REIMAGINING THE STYLE, COLOURS AND DETAILS THAT CREATED A LEGEND.
AN EXCLUSIVE SERIES WITH A SPECIAL LIVERY ENHANCED BY HIGH-END DETAILS, DESIGNED FOR THOSE WHO SEE THE VESPA AS A TRUE SYMBOL OF FREEDOM.
THE VESPA PRIMAVERA 80TH AND VESPA GTS 80TH ARE TWO MODELS THAT ARE SET TO LEAVE THEIR MARK ON HISTORY, NOT ONLY IN CELEBRATING THIS SPECIAL BIRTHDAY, BUT ALSO BY BECOMING UNIVERSAL ICONS OF STYLE AND LIBERTY.
Vespa proudly celebrates its historic 80th anniversary milestone with the introduction of the limited-edition Vespa 80th series, now officially available in Indonesia. This launch serves as a celebration of Vespa’s eight-decade journey as a global icon that combines distinctive Italian design with continuous innovation, while further strengthening Vespa’s close connection with its fans in the country.
Over the years, Vespa has reflected and expressed the era in which it was created, standing as a symbol of lifestyle, freedom, innovation, performance, and Italian creativity. This iconic two-wheeler has evolved into more than 160 different models while preserving the authenticity of its stylish silhouette. Over time, Vespa has become synonymous with the style and beauty of Italian design.
Now, as it prepares to celebrate its eightieth anniversary (the patent was filed on 23rd April 1946), the Vespa looks back at its origins with a limited edition series, the Vespa 80th: the Vespa Primavera and the Vespa GTS revisit elements of the original bike’s unique, inimitable style, blending timeless elegance with the best technologies from the current Vespa range.
The exclusive colour scheme of the Vespa 80th series features a special Verde Pastello green that evokes the spring of 1946, and the arrival of a two-wheeled vehicle that was about to take over Italy and Europe, riding the tumultuous, creative wave of a continent's rebirth after war. The shade of green selected is inspired by the colour code of the very first single-colour Vespa models, retrieved from the historical archives, harking back to the 1940s and one of the first iconic Vespa colours, later joined by many others, building its colourful universe over the decades.
The aesthetic language of the Vespa 80th series reflects the values of practicality and functionality that were at the core of a project that was as simple as it was revolutionary in the immediate post-war period: the body colour is extended to a variety of details such as the profile that runs along the perimeter of the shield, the passenger grab handle, the rear-view mirrors, the control units and the front suspension linkage. With its glossy finish, the bodywork is particularly striking, with satin-finish details.
As a result, this new model features a minimalist yet bold look, enhanced by other tone-ontone elements in a darker green shade: the saddle, embellished with stitching, the rubber inserts on the footrest, the cover on the back plate and the handles.
The rims are also inspired by the first Vespas, beginning with the Vespa 98 from 1946. These are also painted in Verde Pastello, with a design that revisits the closed structure of the stamped sheet metal rims of the time. The rims are embellished with the inscription 'Est. 1946” and the channel has a diamond finish.
Finally, the Vespa Primavera 80th features a cooling grille on the left side, another detail that brings this model closer to its technical and stylistic origins.
The front shield features the legendary Vespa logo alongside a commemorative ‘80th’ plaque, while the backplate boasts a badge with the ‘80 years of Vespa Est. 1946’ logo, created to celebrate this key milestone.
“For eight decades, Vespa has been a symbol of freedom, self-expression, and a lifestyle that transcends generations. Bringing Vespa Livrea 80th to Indonesia is our way of showing appreciation to Indonesia, which has been an important part of this journey, as well as our commitment to continuing to offer products that combine style, technology, and Vespa’s authentic character for future generations,” said Marco Noto La Diega, Managing Director and Country CEO of Piaggio Indonesia.
The Vespa Primavera 80th and Vespa Gts 80th are exclusive models destined to go down in the history of the world's most famous and beloved scooter: a universal symbol of style, joie de vivre and freedom that will be celebrated in Rome from 25th to 28th June 2026, in an event that is set to be the biggest Vespa party ever.
See the first appearance of Vespa 80th in person at the Vespa Booth at Pondok Indah Mall 2 from May 25–31 — be part of Vespa’s 80th anniversary celebration!
