Category Archives: vespa

Vespa Envy

July 05, 2008 – 3:10 pm

Today was a perfect day to take L’Azzura out for a spin to the local market. Inevitably, riding a scooter attracts a lot of attention these days since America discovered that gas can costs real money. Since you always get asked the same question, I compiled a list with answers for those of you with [...]

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Ceci n’est pas une moped

February 21, 2007 – 10:22 am

Just got back from the DMV to pass my M1 riding test. I’ve been practicing for a couple of week-ends, following Ted’s excellent instructions.
When I got there, a woman behind the counter (whom I found later on happened to be my test instructor) mentioned “the nice moped parked outside”. I could not help myself but [...]

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Starting the year right

January 01, 2007 – 9:35 pm

I can’t think of a better ways to start the new year than with a 32 miles bike ride on new year day. To top that two wheeler experience, I then took for a spin our brand new Vespa LX-150 Sky Blue. Up to 60 mph, 70 mpg (claimed, will post update with actual value), [...]

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