By Theresa Arnold
mightyseed designs has introduced the ‘vespa 98 electric‘, an reinterpretation of the original vespa, produced by enrico piaggio. the concept is much more like a modern incarnation of the iconic vehicle, which now showcases sleek styling cues with streamlining features. all images courtesy of mightyseed designsafter thoroughly examining the history of the vespa – which means ‘wasp’ in italian- mightyseed designs has essentially created a modern scooter with a retro feel. as in the original vespa, the front mudguard houses the led headlight. a sloping tail lamp strip of the rear indicator unit gives a unique appearance to vespa 98 concept.
Vespa 98 version 4 from late 1947 . Chance to own a surviving 2nd year of production Vespa 98 fully restored to high specification all original features,This scooter is complete to the finer details and has a period accessory speedo. Working and riding it is a German import still on German plates. Delivery available worldwide.
Piaggio's Vespa scooter has been a design icon since its release in 1946, becoming a style accessory in its own right with adoring fans all over the world. Several generations later, the Vespa is still in production with a range of models, but India-based design firm Mightyseed has come up with an electric revamp of the classic scooter that brings it firmly into the modern. The smooth, minimalist look of Mightyseed's Vespa 98 concept is immediately identifiable as a Vespa, with wheel fairings and a fender-mounted headlight. LED strip lights on the handlebars and a LIDAR system instead of rearview mirrors to alert the rider are welcome additions, while power comes from a 30 aH lithium-ion battery and hub-mounted motor allowing for storage under the seat.
South Indian product design firm Mightyseed Designs, which modifies famous vehicles of the past in a modern key, has introduced Vespa 98 electric concept. It is a reincarnation of the original Vespa design, produced by Enrico Piaggio. In a nutshell, new Vespa – meaning “wasp” in Italian – designed by Mightyseed looks like a modern scooter with a retro feel. Credits: Mightyseed DesignsThe original Vespa 98 is also known as an iconic scooter that has become a major trendsetter in the two-wheeled vehicle industry globally. New Vespa 98 electric concept’s powertrain has a motor located under the only seat available and which is associated with a 30Ah lithium-ion battery pack.
Vespa 98/1The Vespa 98 was the first serially built Vespa from Piaggio. It was built between 1946 and 1947 and was divided into four series: V.98/1 and V.98/2 and from 1947 on V.98/3 and V.98/4, with minor modifications. The basis for the first model were the prototypes Paperino (or MP5) and MP6 by Corradino D'Ascanio and Enrico Piaggio. The V98 has a 98 cc engine, a three-speed gearbox and a top speed of 60 km/h. Frame numbers by year of manufacture:1946: V98 1001-1339Quantity V98/1: 339Total quantity V98: 17.079Original paint (MaxMeyer)
OP Treppenwitz saggezza di scala 2009 'Burma Shave' Red GTS 250ie Joined:Posts: 7065Location: Israelquote In the GTS User's Manual it says to use at least 95 Octane gas. Here in Israel, the cheapest/lowest octane gas you can find is 95... so I have been using that. But I'm starting to wonder if there is any potential advantage (except to the wallet of the gas station owners) in performance or engine health of using the 96 or 98 octane gas that is also readily available here. I should add that my scoot rides like a dream and never knocks/pings. I think if Piaggio had figured out a way to add opposable thumbs to this piece of mechanical art, it would draw me a perfect espresso shot at the end of every ride.
