Vespa Didn't Need This

[cabinetman]

http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dl...FREE/574662098
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[crokett]

What does that have to do with Vespa? A car ran into him. People die riding motorcycles after cars hit them. I have no stats but I'd wager there are less deaths on Vespas than full on motorcycles. Lower speeds, local driving and riders are probably more careful.

[cabinetman]

What does that have to do with Vespa? A car ran into him. People die riding motorcycles after cars hit them. I have no stats but I'd wager there are less deaths on Vespas than full on motorcycles. Lower speeds, local driving and riders are probably more careful.

I was thinkin' that too. Whenever I see on the news about motorcycle accidents, which are numerous here, the brand isn't mentioned. They are usually collisions that the car/truck runs into them, or the bike "lost control" and climbed a tree or building.

Maybe there is a very high concentration of Vespas in Italy, and they call the bike a Vespa like calling it a scooter. Of course the deceased was a famous guy. Maybe they wanted to give him more credit for riding a top of the line scooter.
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[LCHIEN]

pininfarina the company designed/made some beautiful car bodies for the Italian sports car industry. I think they also did the famed Cadillac Allante.

[RodKirby]

Given that the motor scooter was invented in Italy in 1947 by Piaggio and named "Vespa" (Italian for "Wasp"), it's not surprising that he would be riding one.

Note: Still being "manufactured" by Piaggio - in Italy. I suspect that a whole lot of Vespa parts are NOT manufactured in Italy

[Tom Slick]

I find it interesting that they mention "Vespa" crash. When was the last time you saw "Cadillac" or "Volkswagen" crash.