*MSRP does not include dealer prep or Freight
VESPA “SEI GIORNI” – AT THE ORIGINS OF THE LEGEND
FROM THE LEGENDARY STORY OF THE “SEI GIORNI” AND ITS
VICTORIOUS EPIC DEEDS, A LEGENDARY MODEL IS REBORN
A SPECIAL AND NUMBERED VERSION OF THE MOST POWERFUL
AND TECHNOLOGICALLY ADVANCED VESPA OF ALL TIMES
The technology
and touring vocation so typical of the Vespa GTS family meet the history and
most genuine sport tradition of Vespa.
And so the Vespa Sei Giorni is born, a special version, produced in numbered edition, heir to the original Vespa
Sport “Sei Giorni”. A model that became part of the legend, built specifically
for the taxing “Sei Giorni
Internazionale di Varese” regularity competition of 1951, where it was the
undisputed protagonist, earning 9 gold medals.
Characterized
by the large body made strictly in steel, perfect for moving about elegantly in
the city but always ready for travel and adventure, Vespa GTS is the technical
base for the new Vespa Sei Giorni that
uses the most powerful engine in the history of the most famous and beloved scooter
in the world. It is a modern and technological 300 Euro 4, a single cylinder,
4-stroke, 4-valve, liquid cooled, electronic
injection engine capable of putting out 15.6 kW (21.2 CV) of power at 7,750 rpm and maximum torque of 22 Nm at just 5,000 rpm. These are
values that ensure extremely quick
response in acceleration and extremely
brilliant performance all around.
A unique style, inspired by the origins of Vespa
The style of
the new Vespa Sei Giorni is unmistakeably reminiscent of Vespa's
classic nature. Characteristic elements are the “faro basso”, in other
words, the low position of the headlight assembly on the front fender, as well
as the handlebar like the one on the original Vespa Sei Giorni like on the
Vespas of that period, characterized by the simplicity of the exposed metal
pipe. A solution with great stylistic charm and rational construction that the
new model implements, enhancing it with elegant circular instrumentation 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 the front end on the Vespa Sei Giorni is the burnished windshield that elegantly
shields the instrumentation.
The general
aesthetics follow the style of the most sporty Vespas with the black number plate taken directly from the livery of the Vespa used by
the legendary Squadra Corse from the '50s and it is enhanced by all black parts
- such as the wheel rims and the silencer - and by gritty red details.
The sporty
spirit of the Vespa Sei Giorni is also highlighted by the single-seat look saddle (but actually passenger approved) in dual covering and piping,
electrowelded stitching on the seating area in contrast with the white
stitching. Lastly, on the leg shield back plate, the “Special Edition” plate bearing the serial number is a reminder of
the unique nature of this special model.
Comfort and safety
Vespa Sei
Giorni makes those values typical of the Vespa GTS range its own such as style,
comfort and safety: 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 perfect Vespa, enhanced by the comfort of the large body;
the seating is natural and allows total control over the vehicle and absolute
comfort even for long distances.
The USB port is a standard feature, located inside the compartment of the leg shield, while the front turn lights house a series of LED that act as day running lights. On the safety front, the ABS antilock braking system is standard equipment.
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
at the start were welcomed with overall scepticism: what could they possibly
hope to achieve against real motorbikes designed for competitions? But Vespa,
with the model created specifically for that race starting with 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 on the Monza circuit that 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 with its larger fuel tank, the more streamlined shield and
the larger right side bag to host the carburettor on the cylinder. That Sei
Giorni model is one of the absolutely most legendary in the history of Vespa:
it is now highly sought after by collectors and it is one of the most valuable
Vespas in the world since it was produced in a limited edition, only around 300
units, obviously destined for the regularity competitions.
Vespa Sei Giorni - Technical Specifications
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ENGINE |
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Type |
Single-cylinder,
4-stroke, 4 valves, electronic injection |
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Engine
capacity |
278 cc |
|
Bore x Stroke |
75 mm x 63 mm |
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Max power at
crankshaft |
15.6 kW (21.2
HP) at 7,750 rpm |
|
MAX Torque |
22 Nm at
5,000 rpm |
|
Fuel system |
P.I.
Injection (Port Injected) |
|
Ignition |
Electronic,
with variable advance |
|
Cooling
system |
Liquid |
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Lubrication |
Wet sump |
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Gearbox |
CVT with
torque server |
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Clutch |
Automatic
centrifugal dry clutch |
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VEHICLE |
|
|
Load Bearing
Structure |
Sheet metal
body with welded reinforcements |
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Front
suspension |
Single arm
fork with coil spring and hydraulic control |
|
Rear
suspension |
Double
hydraulic shock absorber with four-position spring pre-load adjustment |
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Front brake |
Hydraulically
operated 220 mm stainless steel disc - ABS |
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Rear brake |
Hydraulically
operated 220 mm stainless steel disc - ABS |
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Front tyre |
Tubeless 120/70
- 12" |
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Rear tyre |
Tubeless
130/70 - 12" |
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DIMENSIONS |
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Length/Width |
1950/770 mm |
|
Wheelbase |
1375 mm |
|
Saddle height |
790 mm |
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Fuel tank
capacity |
8.5 litres |
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Emissions
compliance |
Euro 4 |
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