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may 08, 2019 - Vespa

VESPA SEI GIORNI II EDITION

FOLLOWING ON FROM THE SUCCESS OF VESPA SEI GIORNI COMES THE SECOND SERIES OF A VERY MODERN LEGEND
THE NEW NUMBERED EDITION IS INSPIRED BY THE EPIC, TRIUMPHANT STORY OF THE MOST FAMOUS RACING VESP
THE NEW 300 HPE ENGINE, WITH MORE THAN 23 HP, IS THE MOST POWERFUL EVER TO EQUIP A VESPA

Following on from the great commercial success of the first 2017 edition comes the Vespa Sei Giorni II Edition.

The return of a modern legend that further develops the concept of the new Sei Giorni, which blends technology, the travelling vocation typical of the Vespa GTS family, and the authentic Vespa racing tradition.

Vespa Sei Giorni recalls the victorious feats of the original Vespa Sport “Sei Giorni” of the same name, built for the very challenging 1951 “Sei Giorni Internazionale di Varese” regularity race, in which it proved to be the undisputed albeit unexpected star, scoring 9 gold medals.

Two years later and Vespa Sei Giorni II Edition further advances that concept: also produced as a numbered edition, it is redesigned in terms of its style and technical content.

Characterised by the large body made strictly in steel, perfect for moving about elegantly in the city but always ready for travel and adventure, the updated Vespa Sei Giorni adopts the most powerful engine in the history of the world's most famous and beloved scooter. The new 300 HPE engine (High Performance Engine) is the latest evolution of the 300 cc single-cylinder 4 stroke 4 valve liquid-cooled engine with electronic injection. With respect to the first version, maximum power reaches a value of 17.5 kW (23.8 HP) at 8250 revs, which translates into an increase of 12%, while maximum torque, equal to 26 Nm at 5250 revs, rises by 18%. Figures of absolute reference that are immediately appreciated when accelerating from stationary.


A UNIQUE STYLE, INSPIRED BY THE ORIGINS OF VESPA 

The style of the Vespa Sei Giorni is clearly reminiscent of the classic Vespa. Characteristic elements are the “low headlight”, meaning that the light assembly is on the front mudguard, and the handlebar that, on the original Vespa Sei Giorni, stood out for the simplicity of the exposed metal tubing in line with Vespas of that period. The stylish appeal and construction rationale of this solution is carried over to the new model, enhanced with elegant circular instruments with an analogue speedometer on a white background. This is reminiscent of the original Vespa style but with an ultra-modern technological package that ensures a wealth of information for the rider.

Another distinctive element of Vespa Sei Giorni is the bronze top fairing that elegantly wraps the instruments, while the front section features the same style details that renewed the design of the Vespa GTS. In the centre of the redesigned shield, the unmistakeable "tie", extended and enhanced with three matte black embellishments. To the sides of the shield, the grilles are characterised by a honeycomb motif.

The general aesthetics follow the style of the sportiest Vespas, the black number plate taken directly from the livery of the Vespa used by the legendary Squadra Corse in the '50s for example, and are enhanced with total black parts - such as the wheel rims and the silencer - and gritty red details. Vespa Sei Giorni II Edition also stands out for its new dedicated colour, Sei Giorni Grey.

The sporty spirit of the Vespa Sei Giorni is also highlighted by the single-seat look saddle (which is in fact passenger approved) with two-layer upholstery and piping, and electro-welded top stitching on the seat with contrasting white stitching. Lastly, on the back of the leg shield, the “Vespa Sei Giorni II Edition” numbered plate highlights the uniqueness of this special model.


COMFORT AND SAFETY

Vespa Sei Giorni takes those values typical of the Vespa GTS range, namely style, comfort and safety, and makes them its own. Like all the large body Vespa versions, Vespa Sei Giorni boasts a spacious helmet compartment and a large and comfortable seating area. The ergonomics are perfectly Vespa, enhanced by the comfort of the large body; the seat position is natural and allows total control over the vehicle as well as absolute comfort even over long distances.

It features a USB port as standard, located inside the leg shield compartment, while the rear light set now adopts full LED lighting technology, a solution that contributes to improving active safety. On the safety front, the ABS anti-lock braking system is standard equipment.


ACCESSORIES

For Vespa Sei Giorni, as for all the Vespa GTS versions, a windscreen, spacious 42 l top box and top box bracket are all available. The front and rear luggage racks are among the most requested and appreciated accessories, embodying both the Vespa personality, in a strong and distinct fashion, as well as its long touring tradition. The chrome perimeter guard kit is just one of the chrome accessories and guarantees maximum Vespa protection while offering strong aesthetic personalisation. In order to offer even more comfortable riding position, a saddle in the more traditional two-up configuration is also available, this too featuring two-layer upholstery and piping. The brown seat in real “Made in Italy” leather offers an added touch of elegance.

The leg cover in thermal material, easy to install, offers riding comfort all year round. Additional accessories include a vehicle cover, mechanical anti-theft system, electronic anti-theft, anti-slip rubber mat and a real leather bag.

Last but not least, one of the most characteristic and highly technology accessories is the VESPA MIA system, which lets a smartphone communicate with the Vespa, creating a truly sophisticated multi-function on-board computer capable of simultaneously displaying information such as the speedometer and rev counter, but also instantaneous engine power and torque, longitudinal acceleration, instantaneous and average fuel consumption, average speed and battery voltage, trip information and much, much more.

In addition to the accessories, clothing specifically dedicated to this prestigious Vespa is available, such as the jet helmet with visor, in the same style and colour as the vehicle and enhanced with “Sei Giorni” logos, a leatherette shell finishing and interior with anti-allergen treatment. Along with the T-shirt, cap and cotton bag, these accessories accompany the Vespa rider on every trip in unmistakeable “Sei Giorni” style.


VESPA SEI GIORNI: THE ORIGINS OF A LEGEND

The year was 1951 and the Piaggio Squadra Corse astonished the racing world, triumphing over real off-road motorbikes in one of the hardest and most prestigious competitions. In the post-war period, regularity competitions were in their heyday: these were taxing trials on extremely hard routes, hundreds of kilometres long. An extraordinary test bench for man and machine.

The most prestigious competition was the Sei Giorni Internazionale which, in its 26th edition, was held in Varese.

The ten Vespas that took to the start line were regarded with general scepticism: what could they possibly hope to achieve against real motorbikes designed for racing? Yet Vespa, with the model created specifically for that race and based on the Sport version, dominated to take no less than 9 individual gold medals. It was a crushing supremacy achieved on impervious off-road routes and with a pure speed trial at the Monza circuit, which also earned Piaggio the Industry Gold Medal as the only Italian team to win the trial.

The Vespa “Sei Giorni” which took its name from that victory, was very similar to the standard model aesthetically, differing primarily for its larger fuel tank, more streamlined shield and larger right side pannier housing the carburettor on the cylinder. That Sei Giorni model is one of the most legendary in the history of Vespa, and is now highly sought after by collectors. It is one of the most valuable Vespas in the world since it was produced as a limited edition of roughly 300 units, clearly destined for regularity competitions.