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New GLR900 Could Hint At Gilera’s Return In China

New GLR900 Could Hint At Gilera’s Return In China

The GLR900 was born out of Piaggio and Chinese manufacturer Zongshen’s joint-venture.

By Enrico Punsalang Nov 23 2023

Michele Colaninno Appointed As Piaggio CEO

Michele Colaninno Appointed As Piaggio CEO

Colaninno also serves as the president of the ACEM, and the founder of the Piaggio Fast Forward robotics company.

By Enrico Punsalang Sep 20 2023

Roberto Colaninno, Chairman and CEO Of The Piaggio Group, Dead At 80

Roberto Colaninno, Chairman and CEO Of The Piaggio Group, Dead At 80

He is widely credited with turning the Piaggio Group into the successful organization that it is today.

By Janaki Jitchotvisut Aug 21 2023

Piaggo's Beverly And MP3 Scooters Get A New Deep Black Colorway

Piaggo's Beverly And MP3 Scooters Get A New Deep Black Colorway

These city-slickers prove that black will never go out of style.

By Enrico Punsalang Jun 19 2023

Unconventional Awesome: Check Out Ellaspede’s Piaggio Liberty 150 Flat Tracker

Unconventional Awesome: Check Out Ellaspede’s Piaggio Liberty 150 Flat Tracker

Scooters are cool, but are they Ellaspede-Piaggio-Liberty-150-flat-tracker cool? Probably not.

By Earl Davidson Mar 5 2023

Piaggio India Expected To Debut Aprilia Typhoon 125 In 2023

Piaggio India Expected To Debut Aprilia Typhoon 125 In 2023

This pint-sized scooter is expected to boast rugged styling and an affordable price tag.

By Enrico Punsalang Feb 9 2023

Piaggio Files Patent Application For A More Aero-Friendly MP3 Fairing

Piaggio Files Patent Application For A More Aero-Friendly MP3 Fairing

The design should also allow better headlight aim on the road ahead for riders.

By Janaki Jitchotvisut Jan 12 2023

Piaggio Group Opens New Scooter Manufacturing Facility In Indonesia

Piaggio Group Opens New Scooter Manufacturing Facility In Indonesia

The country is the world's third-largest motorbike market, and Indonesian riders love Vespas.

By Janaki Jitchotvisut Dec 1 2022

2023 Piaggio 1 Packs A Little More Oomph Into This Electric Scooter

2023 Piaggio 1 Packs A Little More Oomph Into This Electric Scooter

The newest versions reportedly make double the peak power of the previous versions.

By Janaki Jitchotvisut Nov 11 2022

Piaggio Group SVP Alessio Sisi Reveals Company’s Next Tech Frontier

Piaggio Group SVP Alessio Sisi Reveals Company’s Next Tech Frontier

Aprilia, Moto Guzzi, and Vespa all stand to gain from Piaggio’s upcoming innovations.

By Dustin Wheelen Sep 20 2022

Electric Motorcycles

Battery Specialist Swobbee Joins Honda, KTM, Yamaha, And Piaggio Consortium

Battery Specialist Swobbee Joins Honda, KTM, Yamaha, And Piaggio Consortium

The Swappable Battery Motorcycle Consortium will soon have a shared battery platform across manufacturers.

By Janaki Jitchotvisut Aug 3 2022

The Piaggio MyMover Is A Cute Delivery Three-Wheeled Moped

The Piaggio MyMover Is A Cute Delivery Three-Wheeled Moped

This tilting three-wheeler has been launched exclusively in the Japanese market.

By Enrico Punsalang Jul 17 2022

Piaggio Introduces Updated MP3 Scooter Range In Paris

Piaggio Introduces Updated MP3 Scooter Range In Paris

The three-wheelers are claimed to be among the safest scooters in the world.

By Enrico Punsalang Jul 1 2022

Polini Introduces Maxi Hi-Speed Variator For Certain Piaggio Scooters

Polini Introduces Maxi Hi-Speed Variator For Certain Piaggio Scooters

The new variator kit offers improved smoothness and power delivery for the Piaggio Beverly and MP3 scooters.

By Enrico Punsalang Jun 19 2022

Piaggio To Launch Updated MP3 500 In June 2022

Piaggio To Launch Updated MP3 500 In June 2022

The new three-wheeled scooter is expected to get a whole host of new updates.

By Enrico Punsalang Jun 2 2022

Piaggio Posts Best Q1 Financial Results In Company History In 2022

Piaggio Posts Best Q1 Financial Results In Company History In 2022

Strong Vespa, Moto Guzzi, and Aprilia sales get most of the credit.

By Janaki Jitchotvisut May 5 2022

Recall: 2020 And 2021 Piaggio MP3 500 HPEs May Have Brake System Issue

Recall: 2020 And 2021 Piaggio MP3 500 HPEs May Have Brake System Issue

Incorrect zinc plating on fittings could cause bubbles to form in the brake lines, so a system flush and treatment is in order.

By Janaki Jitchotvisut Apr 8 2022

Electric Motorcycles

Piaggio 1 Feng Chen Wang Scooter Expected To Hit Showrooms In April

Piaggio 1 Feng Chen Wang Scooter Expected To Hit Showrooms In April

The new electric scooters focus on art and environmental sustainability.

By Enrico Punsalang Mar 30 2022

Could Gilera Be Making A Comeback Through Zongshen’s New 900cc Engine?

Could Gilera Be Making A Comeback Through Zongshen’s New 900cc Engine?

An Aprilia-derived 896cc 90-degree V-twin is in the works.

By Enrico Punsalang Mar 29 2022

Piaggio Group Set To Open New Production Facility In Jakarta, Indonesia

Piaggio Group Set To Open New Production Facility In Jakarta, Indonesia

The new factory will help satisfy the growing demand in the region.

By Enrico Punsalang Mar 24 2022

Electric Motorcycles

Piaggio Developing New Electric Scooter For Indian Market

Piaggio Developing New Electric Scooter For Indian Market

The all-electric commuter is expected to make its debut in 2024.

By Enrico Punsalang Feb 23 2022

Piaggio Is Working On Active Radar Reflector Tech For Scooters, Bikes

Piaggio Is Working On Active Radar Reflector Tech For Scooters, Bikes

A patent application explains how it could work on Vespas, Moto Guzzis, and Aprilias, too.

By Janaki Jitchotvisut Feb 8 2022

Piaggio And Zongshen Jointly Develop New 150cc Scooter Engine

Piaggio And Zongshen Jointly Develop New 150cc Scooter Engine

This new engine will likely make its way to models specific to Europe and Asia.

By Enrico Punsalang Dec 29 2021

Piaggio Releases 1 E-Scooter In Collaboration With Feng Chen Wang

Piaggio Releases 1 E-Scooter In Collaboration With Feng Chen Wang

A dash of color for this quirky electric scooter.

By Enrico Punsalang Nov 25 2021

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