How to Buy a Vespa
Have you ever wondered how to buy a Vespa? Well wonder no more! Here’s how the process goes in our shop and we bet it’s pretty similar to your local shop. Come on in and re-create this video yourself.
Have you ever wondered how to buy a Vespa? Well wonder no more! Here’s how the process goes in our shop and we bet it’s pretty similar to your local shop. Come on in and re-create this video yourself.
Some models will no longer be with us in 2024. Natasha will tell you which ones. Sad!
The first day of winter is only a few days away and here at Vespa Portland that can only mean one thing…our favorite event is back for the SIXTH year in a row; the sixth annual Winter Riders Challenge! Starting December 21st and ending March 20th.
This year we are excited to welcome our neighbors to the north in Tacoma, South Sound Scooters, to their very first Winter Riders Challenge! This year they’ll be joining us in some friendly competition. At the end of the challenge, we’ll compare our riders average mileage to South Sound’s to see who comes out on top and gets 2024 bragging rights.
Let’s show them what we’re made of Portland!
WHAT IS IT?
The rider with the most miles ridden between December 21st, 2023 and March 20th, 2024 wins! This year we have rewards for everyone who signs up and special prizes for different mileage tiers. Whoever rides the most miles at the end of the challenge wins 1st place and the grand prize.
Final odometer readings must be given to Vespa Portland by March 20th, 2024 to be counted toward the final mileage totals. Due to the nature of the competition, no grace period after March 20th can be allowed.
No purchase necessary. The competition is open to all modern and vintage scooter riders in the Portland, OR area. Vespa Portland staff will also be riding in the competition but are not eligible to win.
HOW DO I SIGN UP?
Send us a picture of your odometer on Wednesday, December 21st, on Facebook, Instagram, email at info@vespaportland.com, or text us at 503-222-3779. You can also stop by the shop with your scooter and we’ll check your odometer in person. You can start the challenge after December 21st if you choose, but you’ll be starting at a disadvantage.
HOW DO I TRACK MY PROGRESS?
As often as you’d like, check in with us to have your total miles updated. You can either stop by Vespa Portland or send us an updated photo. We’ll post standings periodically throughout the winter season to show who is on top!
RIDE RESPONSIBLY
While enjoying this friendly yet likely chilly competition, please note that we do not recommend anyone ride in snowy or icy conditions and that caution should be exercised while riding in cold conditions in general. Vespa Portland is not liable for any damages or injuries that may result from participating in the Winter Riders Challenge.
Thanks and ride safe!
Friends of Vespa Portland is back! And we have a cool heavily customized Vespa GTS Super Sport to show you that is owned by our friend Brook Rice. When Brook isn’t having us mod the absolute hell out of his bike he carves pumpkins for The Pumpkin Display at West Linn and leads an annual Haunted Scooter Ride around the Portland area.
Here’s some ways to keep up with Brook and some features on him from the past:
Haunted Scooter Rides Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/haunted.scooter.rides.pdx
Pumpkin Display at West Linn: https://www.pumpkindisplayatwestlinn.com
Oregonian Video on Haunted Scooter Ride 2022: https://youtu.be/8Vs1N251d9c?si=LTTsMPz3hL3l33qZ
Video about the Pumpkin Display: https://youtu.be/pe91gPFIEPg?si=ljaBu88fJWq8Gz4V
Save the date! On August 16th we’re taking a ride around Portland and ending at the Sandy Hut as part of their week-long celebration of 100 year anniversary festivities. See you at Vespa Portland at 6pm.
The 27th annual Spring Scoot rally begins on May 19th! Join Twist & Play and many other scooter riders for Portland’s biggest scooter event of the year. Check out the itinerary below. We’ll see you there!
Thursday – “The Engagement”
Pre-Rally Pool Party @ Bill & Stefs!
3145 NE 142ND AVE
6:00 pm
Bring your speedo and ready your mind and body for the weekend to come! (NO GLASS IN THE POOL)
From there will ride to a 9:30pm showing of Wild Zero at Cinemagic Theater
2021 SE Hawthorne Blvd followed by a final jaunt to a late night adult establishment (bring singles)
Friday – “The Bachelor/Bachelorette Party”
Lighthouse
10808 NW St Helens Rd
6:00 pm
Meet and greet on the outskirts of town, prime up for Doughnut to ride us back into civilization ending at Rose & Thistle Public House 2314 NE Broadway
Saturday morning – “The Rehearsal”
Lay Low
6015 SE Powell Blvd
Meet around 10 am, breakfast and shake off the hangover. Rides leave after noon. Kyle taking us on a classic Spring Scoot blaster ride, Gus and Ethan are taking an easier in-town route for bikes of all sizes. Both rides will end at Barney’s Backyard BBQ (5325 NE 60th) where we’ll sling food and drink and party at you for a while.
Saturday night – “The Ceremony”
SFRC Clubhouse
316 NE Hancock
8:00 pm
Live Music, Drinks, Marital Excitement
Sunday morning – “The Honeymoon”
Spare Room
4830 NE 42nd Ave
Breakfast, awards, raffle, childish behavior, shame, regret.
Patrick will take us on a grand ride to the Edgefield, where we continue on with the last three things mentioned. Don’t get stuck outside too late, they might throw you on a cart when they find you wandering the grounds drinking dead soldiers and trying to snare a rabbit for sustenance.
Monday morning – “The Divorce”
grab breakfast with your friends, slowly creep your way back into town and think about what you’ve done.
Are you ready for this? Are we? We’ll find out! SEE YOU AT THE ALTAR!!
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This video is about the available colors for a Vespa GTS in the 2023 lineup. There are many. We had all but three of them to show you “in person” but don’t worry – we sourced some photos for get those missing ones into your eye holes as well. Hit us up! Or hit up your local dealer to get your booty on one of these seats on the way back to your house.
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