Service Time for Vespa at Kissell Motorsports

The Vespa at Kissell Motorsports for its annual Pennsylvania Safety Inspection.

As the odometer ticks toward 35 thousand miles on the 11 year-old scooter I’ve been thinking about what to expect for the future.  The new thumps heard and felt when encountering a rough spot on the road suggest new shock absorbers aren’t far off if not overdue.  Another belt change is just around the corners and some aging hoses on the engine call out for replacement.

All of this have me wondering — How long with a Vespa scooter last? What is the Vespa scooter lifespan?Continue Reading