Look DKR's scarce unique scooters

Rare ONES For us (We hope You too) to talk about the classic scooter models that were present and were born around the 1950s to the 1960s is very exciting. Because as we all know in that period, the typical two-wheeled mode of transportation is enjoying its heyday. Many scooter models were born at that time and were made by many manufacturers from all over the world. Some of these companies come from British, and one of them is DKR which we will discuss today.

DKR line-up (Capella, Defiant, Dove, Manx and Pegasus scooter models) on display at the 2017 Vintage Motor Scooter Club’s Annual Extravaganza held in Coventry, West Midlands, England. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3nMGq9m)

For a moment, if we look physically at the scooters made in UK, they have a slightly different appearance from scooters from other countries, such as Italy, France and Germany.

The first scooter made by DKR Ltd. in 1957 is DKR Dove featured with a Villers 30C 147cc, 6.3hp engine coupled with the 3-speed manual gearbox. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/3qtYwP5)

The average difference in appearance is seen in the front-ends, for example the appearance of the DKR scooters that were born since the 1950s to an early of the 1960s has a distinctive appearance with the the large-sized front-ends, making it look like a large nose.

DKR scooters were produced in Wolverhampton from 1957 to 1966. And the DKR Ltd. Co. was founded in 1957 by Barry Day and Noah Robinson, who were directors of the Willenhall Motor Radiator Co, and industrialist Cyril Kieft who also built racing cars. The company was run from premises at Pendeford Airport.

This is DKR Pegasus featured with a 148cc single-cylinder Villiers engine coupled with a Siba Dynastart electric starter, which ensures first-time starts, a four-speed gearbox and a Villiers carburetor. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/3oSvDvC)

Before continuing, does anyone know, what is the stands for DKR?

During the production period the company is known has five different models, ie the Dove, the Defiant, Pegasus, Manx, and Capellawhich were built and produced consecutively starting in 1957. As you've seen on the Dove, Defiant, and Manx models appeared with their front end shaped like a large nose, and some parties said those are it's just like a distinctive style and far from what could be described as "modern".

This is DKR Defiant featured with a 197cc single-cylinder air-cooled Villiers engine coupled with a Siba Dynastart electric starter, which ensures first-time starts, a four-speed gearbox and a Villiers carburetor. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/3oSvDvC)

The DKR's first scooter model is appeared in July 1957 which was named as the DKR Dove. Its appearance is said to be very stylish, although a bit heavy, and as its power source, the British manufacturer has paired a Villiers 30C 147cc, 6.3hp engine with a cooling fan, as well as a three-speed manual gearbox to drive the rear wheel.

This is DKR Manx featured with a 249cc two-cylinders air-cooled Villiers engine coupled with a Siba Dynastart electric starter, which ensures first-time starts, a four-speed gearbox and a Villiers carburetor. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/3oSvDvC)

And in 1958 there were two models appearing almost simultaneously, namely the DKR Pegasus and DKR Defiant produced and joined in the market with the company previous scooter model, the Dove. All new models are equipped with the same chassis and body. And what distinguishes it is only the engine, the Defiant is powered by a 197cc, blower-cooled, single-cylinder Villiers engine while the Pegasus uses a slightly smaller engine, ie a 148cc single-cylinder Villiers engine.  

Both models have a Siba Dynastart electric starter, which ensures first-time starts, a four-speed gearbox and a Villiers carburetor. And for its performance, the engine is able to deliver it at a top speed of 60mph and gasoline consumption of 90 mpg at 30mph. At that time the DKR Defiant model was selling for £189.15s.5d and the Pegasus was selling for £177.11s.11d.

This is DKR Capella started in the 1960 and featured with a 148cc single-cylinder Villiers engine which had revamped styling and bodywork. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/3nUaOyP)

The DKR Manx was the next model produced starting in 1959. The scooter used a Villers two-cylinders 249cc two-stroke engine coupled with pretty much the same "distinct" body. In the 1960, the market saw the 148cc Dove II and the Pegasus II with new 174cc 2L engine.

Finally, after displaying a body style that could be said to be very monotonous on previous scooter models, it looks like this British company has been woke up and made a redemption by showing something completely new to the DKR Capella models that came out in the 1960s.

The new Capella range, which had revamped styling and bodywork. It uses the three Villiers engine types, ie the 148cc 31C only for the Capella Mk 1, while the 174cc 2L only for the Standard version and the 197cc 9E plus electric starter is offered for the De Luxe versions. At the time, the Capella Standard sold for £152.13s.6d. For the De Luxe models, the 173cc version was priced at £166.10s.10d. and the 200cc version was priced at £173.13s.10d. These models continued for the next five years.

After operating for about 9 years since the company was founded in 1957, finally this company had to cease all production activities in 1966 after being unable to compete with other scooter products in the global automotive market.😢

That's it, and if the article above is still considered inadequate or inaccurate, or if you have additional information related to these DKR's unique-shaped scooters, please don't hesitate to let us know via the comments column below this article.

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Vespa Elettra, an electro design for a classic soul by MA-DE STUDIO

Recently, the trend of electrification in the two-wheeler segment has also begun to develop rapidly, marked by an unprecedented boom in popularity, especially in recent years. Various well-known motorcycle manufacturers have started to introduce and even sell electricity-based products.

Vespa Elettra, elettro design for a classic soul by MA-DE STUDIO. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2ML6WmD)

But the sophistication of an electric motorbike has not been able to shake the tastes of classic motorcycle lovers who remain faithful in choosing conventional classic motorbikes, and this also includes classic Vespa scooter fans who can be said to be one of the largest fan communities in the world.

Vespa Elettra, elettro design for a classic soul by MA-DE STUDIO. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2ML6WmD)

As we all know, Vespa is the most iconic Italian scooter brand in the world. But to be more specific, we are talking about the Piaggio's Vespa model which was patented almost 75 years ago, to be precise April 1946. Until now, Vespa scooters have had a fantastic total sales figure, reaching 18 million units worldwide. So it is not surprising that Vespa has many loyal fans around the world.

In the context of the electrification trend of motorized vehicles, it has also begun to touch the scooter sector, particularly Vespa scooters. Piaggio, as the manufacturer that holds the Vespa brand, has also tried to follow this trend. There are several models of electric scooters that this manufacturer has tried, namely the Vespa Elettrica which was introduced to the public for the first time in 2016.

Vespa Elettra, elettro design for a classic soul by MA-DE STUDIO. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2ML6WmD)

However, the foregoing does not reduce the interest of third parties outside the Italian giant scooter maker to try to come up with creative ideas in the form of electric vehicles which are design inspired by the Piaggio's classic scooter.

Here's MA-DE STUDIO is answered the above questions in their latest project. "This project is not an official Vespa assignment, but something we created because of our love for this iconic Italian Vespa brand," said Andrea Della Vecchia, founder of MA-DE Studio Design, as quoted of Autoevolution.

MA-DE Design Studio itself is an international design studio based in Cuomo, Italy, so it makes perfect sense that they involve Vespa models in this serious project. As a form of support for the scooter, the pride of the Italian state.

Vespa Elettra, elettro design for a classic soul by MA-DE STUDIO. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2ML6WmD)

The electric-powered scooter named Vespa Elettra, to be electro design for a classic soul, is designed very attractive and inspired by the classic Vespa scooter, which is also known as the Vespa which is transformed into an electric scooter without losing its classic identities and souls. 

Everything looks harmonious together, starting from the classic handlebar on which there's a sophisticated dashboard and equipped with a touch screen with high technology. Then as the drivetrain, the scooter uses an electric motors that is capable of producing 9.38 horsepower with 240 Nm of torque, so that it can make it go at a maximum speed of up to 95 kph.

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It armed with a 5.6 kWh battery, so the electric-powered Vespa Elettra scooter can cover a distance of 150 km for a single battery charge, far above the word that is enough to be used everyday around the city with this eccentric-style scooter.

But what is also no less cool than this 'classic' with the latest technology is the Bluetooth connectivity feature to be paired with a special application, which becomes an authentication key and a virtual dashboard for relevant travel settings and data.

“I really believe in the movement towards electric mobility. It's only a matter of time, not only for cars but also for scooters and other small vehicles as mobility vehicles in urban areas,” concluded Della Vecchia.

In fact, this is not the first time a third party has come up with a creative idea in the form of an electric-powered scooter concept inspired by classic Vespa scooters, such as the Vespampère electric scooter concept by Giulio Iacchetti, the Vespa 98e Concept by Mightyseed Designs, which was present some time ago.

And here's the soundless Piaggio Vespa Elettrica video, while passing through your heart.😀

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There's only one Vespa 946 like this

Sempre Una Vespa As we all know that the Vespa 946 is one of the premium Vespa variants produced by the legendary Italian scooter manufacturer. This is an iconic and exclusive scooter because it is always available in limited quantities. For your information, the Vespa 946 which debuted in 2013 was inspired by the Piaggio MP6 which is also known as the first scooter variant made by the Italian scooter manufacturer in 1946.

Vespa 946 Louis Vuitton. (Picture from: Motoplus)

Previously, the Vespa 946 had also been presented in several limited edition variants, including the Vespa 946 Ricordo Italiano, Vespa 946 Bellisima, Vespa 946 Emporio Armani, Vespa 946 RED and the last Vespa 946 Christian Dior. And recently, the automotive world was shocked by the presence of the Vespa 946 Louis Vuitton. Well, Goldwingfetish, which is a car modification house from Russia in early 2021 then, has released the Vespa 946 Louis Vuitton (LV) Edition which is claimed to be the only premium scooter made by Vespa in the world.

Vespa 946 Louis Vuitton. (Picture from: Motoplus)

Although it looks special, the Vespa 946 Louis Vuitton is different from the other special edition Vespa 946 which is the result of a collaboration between the Piaggio Group and a well-known fashion brand. The reason is, until now there has been no official statement from either the Piaggio Group or Louis Vuitton regarding this 946 Louis Vuitton.

Vespa 946 Louis Vuitton. (Picture from: Motoplus)

Even so, the Vespa 946 Louis Vuitton by Goldwingfetish is able to create an exclusive impression. In appearance, the Vespa 946 still adopts the same design and curve as the previous version. It's just that the 946 special edition comes in blue and is studded with the very iconic LV motif throughout the motorcycle body.

Vespa 946 Louis Vuitton. (Picture from: Motoplus)

Starting from the front to the back, filled with logos that became the pride of these socialites. On the seats and rims, the LV blue color is also not spared. Meanwhile, on the front wing, Goldwingfetish embeds the LV logo with serial number 001/001 which indicates that this bike is the only one in the world.

Vespa 946 Louis Vuitton. (Picture from: Kompas)

In uploads on its social media, Goldwingfetish did not include the detailed specifications of the 946 LV edition. Goldwingfetish only includes information, this limited Vespa 946 petrol cap is coated with a material that is combined between aluminum and nickel.

Regarding the price, it is unfortunate that Goldwingfetish also did not provide information regarding the price of this Vespa 946. Of course, for the Vespa 946 class the price will not be cheap. If previously the Vespa 946 Christian Dior was sold in Europe for around €10,000 (Rp. 160 million), some say that this Luis Vuitton version is sold at an even higher price tag of around €15,000 (Rp. 240 million).

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Here's one of the Austrian's reliable scooters

Unique ONES As all we know, the scooter's hey-day was occurred in the 1950s to 1960s throughout the world. This also happens in Austria, as one of the centers of the automotive industry in Europe, although not as big as its neighbor Germany.

Puch RL 125 uses a 2-stroke 125cc engine and was mated to a 3-speed manual transmission system was shifted from the left twistgrip. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/356wG3g)

A while ago we ever discussed before several Austrian scooter brands, such as Colibri from Josef Walter & Co or scooters made by KTM starting from Mirabel, Mecky to Pony. Then there are the scooters designed by Otto Kauba which are also made into several brands from this country.

Puch RL 125 was also known for their moderate performance, with a top speed of around 45 mph. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/356wG3g)

It turns out that there is another big name in the automotive world from Austria, namely Puch. For true automotive enthusiasts, you must be familiar with this brand which was quite famous in the 1950s to the 1960s. Well this time we will discuss the figure of a unique scooter which also comes from the Austrian manufacturer.

Puch Motorcycles is one of the oldest manufacturers in Europe, founded in 1891 in Graz, Austria, when Johann Puch & Comp was originally dedicated to bicycle production. As time goes by, besides bicycles, this manufacturer also produces cars, mopeds, scooters, motorbikes and machinery.

The company built their first motorcycle in 1903, and by 1912, the year company founder Johann Puch retired, the factory produced more than 300 motorbikes and cars every year, along with about 16,000 bicycles.

 

After World War II, they built two-stroke off-road and road bikes with 125, 175, and 250cc engines, as well as various scooters and mopeds with smaller engines. It is also known that Puch's machines are widely used by various brands of motorbikes and scooters and some of them are marketed in the United States by Sears Roebuck as Allstate engines.

Puch SR 150 uses a 2-stroke 150cc engine and was mated to a 3-speed manual transmission system. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/3ocGH6C)

Next to the scooters, this Austrian brand has also ever produced scooters in the 1950s to 1960s, with several models being born from the production line at its factory located in Graz. Until the end of the 1950s, this Austrian manufacturer saw strong sales due to the European public high interest to scooters.

The Puch's scooters have developed a reputation for reliability and are popular for everyday commuting, providing good weather protection and ease of use. Its first scooter model was known as the Puch RL 125 which had a 2-stroke 125cc engine and was mated to a 3-speed manual transmission system was shifted from the left twistgrip. According to some sources, the Puch scooter model bodywork elements were developed in collaboration with the Lambretta maker, although they are not intended for sports use.

Puch SR 150 was delivering better performance of 6 hp rather than 5 hp but retaining three-speeds gearbox. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/3ocGH6C)

The Puch's first model scooters went into production in 1951 and were also known for their moderate performance, with a top speed of around 45 mph, was not a problem. The next Puch SR 150 'Alpine' model has a 150cc engine and foot-operation, delivering better performance of 6 hp rather than 5 hp but retaining three-speeds gearbox.

In 1987, the motorcycle division of this brand became part of Piaggio Group and still produces bikes under the name Puch. When the bicycle division of Piaggio, which also included Bianchi Bicycles was sold to the Swedish Grimaldi Industri group in 1997, Puch became part of Cycleurope. In 2011, Austrian entrepreneur Josef Faber took control of the brand, with the 2012 line of bicycles manufactured by Cycleurope in France.

That's it, and if the article above is still considered inadequate or inaccurate, or if you have additional information related to these Puch's unique-shaped scooters, please don't hesitate to let us know via the comments column below this article.

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The story of the Triumph's scooters (both TMC and TWN)

So far, many people thought that the Triumph motorcycle brand came from the UK. But did you know that the brand actually also has German's sibling? What's more, did you know also that Triumph has also ever produced several beautiful scooter models?

The TWN Contessa 200cc scooters were produced from 1955 to 1958 and uses a 197 cc 'split single' 2-stroke engine coupled with a 4-speed gearbox. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/3nrlzsF)

As quoted of Wikipedia, the company was originally founded by one of German expatriates in the United Kingdom named Siegfried Bettmann as a bicycle factory called the Triumph Cycle Company in Coventry, England in 1886.

A year later the company was registered under the name New Triumph Co. Ltd., with funding from the Dunlop Pneumatic Tire Company. In the same year, Triumph turned into a manufacturing company after Bettmann partnered with Johann Moritz Schulte. And in 1888, Bettmann purchased a site in Coventry using his lent money from the Schulte family.

The TWN Contessa 200cc scooters were also equipped with an electric starter. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/3nqjzkw)

The company started producing the first Triumph-branded bicycle in 1889. And a decade later in 1896, Triumph started its German's subsidiary named Triumph Werke Nürnberg AG (TWN) to manufacture bicycles in Bettmann's hometown of Nürnberg, Germany.

Since 1890 the company diversified into manufacturing motorbikes at its Much Park Street's factory. As the results, the first Triumph motorcycle was rolled out of its Coventry's factory in 1902. It was a usual bike powered by a 2.25 bhp Minerva engine. A year later in 1903, its Nürnberg's factory was also carried out its motorcycle production.

The TWN Tessy Luxus 125cc scooters scooters were produced from 1956 to 1958 and uses a 125 cc 'split single' 2-stroke engine. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2KsXFP4)

Despite the turmoil of the Great War, the German factory maintained its good relationship with its British sibling and built motorcycles by using the same engines as, and otherwise very similar to the British bikes.

The TWN Tessy Luxus 125cc scooters scooters were produced from 1956 to 1958 and uses a 125 cc 'split single' 2-stroke engine. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2KsXFP4)

The British and German factories are diverged in 1929, after the German economic and political climate forced the company to use of fellow German manufacturers' products. This led to change to the components pinned in the German's factory subsequent motorcycle model by using the MAG and Sachs engines.

At the time, several German's Triumph models with 248 cc and 269 cc two-stroke engines, and being given the badge as Orial, but after they got the complaints from the French company of the same name in 1920s, so then the company decided independently to given its products the TWN (Triumph Werke Nürnberg) badges.

The TWN Tessy Super 150cc scooters scooters were produced from 1956 to 1958 and uses a 150 cc 'split single' 2-stroke engine. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2WnHKV6)

In the 1930s an engineer they had hired away from its rival NSU named Otto Reitz managed to design a single cylinder 200cc two stroke engine along the lines of the Puch "Twingle", with the two pistons sharing a forked conrod. Later, it was developed in 250cc and 350cc versions which were used in military machines during preparations for the coming war.

The TWN Tessy Super 150cc scooters scooters were produced from 1956 to 1958 and uses a 150 cc 'split single' 2-stroke engine. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2WnHKV6)

From 1939 to 1945 there was a second World War, which made almost all of Europe and the world feel how bad it was. In that time, Nürnberg was badly damaged in the latter years of the war, and the TWN factory also suffering extensively. Shortly after the war ended, by 1948 production had resumed. It is also known that during the 1950s, this German manufacturer had produced several scooter models, as follows;

1. TWN Contessa, a beautiful premium scooter that is armed with a 197 cc 'split single' 2-stroke engine (a type of engine that has been developed by TWN since the 1930s) which is capable of producing around 10hp of power, combined with a 4-speed gearbox with a top speed of around 60mph, uses two 10 inch wheels. Besides that, the TWN Contessa scooter was also equipped with an electric starter and was produced from 1955 to 1958.
2. TWN Tessy Luxus, a scooter produced by this German manufacturer from 1956 to 1958 by using a 125cc 2-stroke engine capable of producing around 7.5hp of power which can carry the scooter to run up to a top speed of 50mph.
3. TWN Tessy Super, a scooter produced by the TWN manufacturer from 1956 to 1958 by using a 150cc 2-stroke engine which is capable of producing about 8.5hp of power which can carry the scooter to run up to a top speed of 50mph.

Finally, the company merged with Adler motorcycle and typewriter business after Max Grundig took over in 1958 and the German-built Triumph motorcycles ceased production. However, the mopeds production is still being carried out, it is likely that's the Triumph's rebadged and marketed as Hercules during this period by using Sachs engines.

The Triumph Tigress 250cc scooters scooters were produced from 1958 and uses a 250 cc twin-cylinder, four-stroke overhead-valve engine. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/3mmSgpT)

Meanwhile, the British Triumph or Triumph Motor Company is known to have made a scooter model known as the Triumph Tigress. The scooter is built on a design concept created by Edward Turner. And as a result, TMC introduced the Triumph Tigress in 1958 as a scooter that carried a 4 stroke-twin engine with a 250cc capacity that was able to deliver about 10 horsepower, so that it was able to make this scooter run fast to a maximum speed of around 70 mph while making it a the fastest scooter at the time.

The Triumph Tigress 175cc scooters scooters were produced from 1958 and uses a 175 cc single cylinder, two-stroke engine. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/3r666kg)

During its development, TMC also produced the 175cc Tigress Scooter which was armed with an air-cooled single cylinder 2-stroke engine. Inevitably, the Tigress became a scooter that was loved by the public at that time, besides being economical, it was also comfortable to drive because of its excellent handling, acceleration and braking.

However, behind the Tigress perfection, there were major obstacles that caused this scooter to be less attractive due to expensive maintenance and spare parts. That's a classic problem faced by British automotive manufacturers. Besides being known as the Triumph Tigress scooter, this scooter also has another name, namely, BSA Sunbeam, because in the 1960s some of TMC's shares were bought by BSA.

The Triumph Tina/T10 100cc scooters scooters were produced from 1962 to 1970 and uses a 100 cc single cylinder, two-stroke engine. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/34g0cmP)

Besides the Tigress, the TMC manufacturer also had a chance to produce a tiny scooter called the Triumph Tina, a small-sized, low-performance scooter with a 100 cc two-stroke engine coupled with the automatic transmission system and a handlebar carrying basket. This Triumph tiny scooter model was produced starting from 1962 and stopped in 1970, having previously changed to the Triumph T10 in 1965.

This scooter had caused quite fierce differences of opinion among the TMC's internal decision makers, because it intended to be marketed specifically only for women. Some internal circles who oppose the its production and existency think that the scooter is very contrary to the identity of Triumph, which has been known as the big-engined motorcycle and is very synonymous with masculinity. It was not know, how many Tina scooters has produced by the British manufacturer.

That's it, and if the article above is still considered inadequate or inaccurate, or if you have additional information related to the Triumph scooter models, please don't hesitate to let us know via the comments column below this article.

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Take a look at the three rare and most expensive Vespa scooters in Indonesia

As we all know the Piaggio's Vespa scooter brand in Indonesia has its own history. It is not surprising then it creates emotional closeness to form a close brotherly bond between its users. Similiarly, if there is a classic scooter (especially a Vespa) that is offered at a pretty fantastic price, it would be an interesting topic of conversation.

1951 Vespa V30 'Faro Basso' sat on display at the Indonesia Scooter Festival (ISF) 2020 and was offered at a pretty fantastic price of Rp. 900 million (approx the US. $63,480). (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3maFlr6)

Yes, a while ago the world of scooter enthusiasts in Indonesia was busy when there's a Piaggio-made scooter was offered at a pretty fantastic price. Now here are three Vespa classic scooters got an exorbitant price tags in Indonesia;

1. Vespa V30 'Faro Basso'
Not long ago, there's something caught the attention of visitors to the 2020 Indonesia Scooter Festival (ISF). At the event, there's a gorgeous 1951 Vespa V30 'Faro Basso' appeared and said to be sold at a price of Rp. 900 millions (approx the US. $63,480). How does it look? This classic Vespa appeared in army green colored and was one of the participants for the Scooter Contest at ISF 2020 event which took place 5-6 December 2020 at Lippo Plaza Jogjakarta.

1951 Vespa V30 'Faro Basso' is one of the rarest classic scooter models has a stunning and iconic shape also carries a 2-stroke 150cc engine. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3maFlr6)

According to Dwi Yudha Danu, the founder and chairman of the event organizing committee, that the classic scooter was as the result of an original restoration featured with legal documents and valid vehicle taxes. Furthermore, he explained that there were only 50 units of Vespa V30 known existed in Indonesia, but the one was on the similar condition like this was very rare. As it is known that the Vespa V30 Faro Basso is one of the rarest classic scooter models has a stunning and iconic shape also carries a 2-stroke 150cc engine.

But unfortunately the appearance of this classic scooter only lasted briefly, due to the event was later disbanded by the local government, it considered to have violated the provisions of the health protocol in effect during the COVID-19 pandemic. So if you are interested to have this 1951 Vespa V30 classic scooter, please call +62-818-0423-4562.

2. Vespa GS (Grand Sport) Series
The presence of the 1950 Vespa GS (Grand Sport) VS on display at the Indonesia Scooter Festival (ISF) 2019 was quite shocking because the price offered on the scooter reached Rp. 500 millions (approx the US. $35,267). Even though the scooter appeared to be mediocre, has not much attributes, and even its silver paint look a little opaque, but who would have thought it was one of the scooters that were priced at a high price during the exhibition.

1950 Vespa GS 150 VS sat on display at the Indonesia Scooter Festival (ISF) 2019 and was offered at a pretty fantastic price of Rp. 500 million (approx the US. $35,267). (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2WbKTXP)

The Vespa GS Series scooters are one of collector items. What makes these scooter models were special, apart from its rarity, they have a slightly different physical form from any other Vespa types. The Vespa GS-Series has two variants, namely the VS and MK types. And the Vespa GS VS type has five series, namely VS1 to VS5. Meanwhile, there are only two types of Vespa GS MK, namely Mark 1 and Mark 2.

1957 Vespa GS 150 VS3 uses a 150cc 2-stroke engine with silver color body. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3oNo3BX)

Both of Vespa GS Series also carried different kind of engines, for the Vespa GS VS scooter carries a 150cc 2-stroke engine while the GS MK 160cc. Apart from the engine, the characteristics of the Vespa GS Series also can be seen from the color, for the GS VS type scooter is only available in silver, while the GS MK is wrapped in white.

Well, at the ISF 2019 event, it turned out that there were two other Vespa GS units on display along with several other beautiful and unique scooters, namely the 1957 Vespa GS VS3 Messerchemitt and the 1962 Vespa GS MK1 Messerchemitt.

3. Vespa SS (Super Sprint) Series
This scooter is also commonly called the Vespa smallframe and has only two variants, namely the 500 SS and 90 SS. If seen from its history, the Vespa SS Series was produced from 1965 to 1971 in limited numbers, reportedly only 5,000 units worldwide.

1965 Vespa 50 SS VS3 uses a 50cc 2-stroke engine was said to be offered at a pretty fantastic price of Rp. 1 billion (approx the US. $71,171) and today's highest bid of Rp.700 million (approx the US. $49,819). (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3qTfffU)

Apart from its small and cutie design, the Vespa SS Series is also unique thanks to the placement of the spare tire in the middle of the deck and the toolbox that resembles a fuel tank on the upper of the spare tire. Besides being useful to store various mechanic tools, the toolbox also functions as a chest pad for the rider.

As we all know, during its production period, the Vespa SS Series was intended to be used for racing at the Imola and Vallelunga circuits in Italy. And now, even though it has been almost 50 years since the scooter production have been ceased, the Vespa SS Series has never lost its charm among the world's scooter enthusiasts.

Not once, but twice this 1970 Vespa 90 SS with a 90cc 2-stroke engine has been sold at a fantastic price of Rp. 300 million (approx the US. $21,160). (Picture from: https://bit.ly/37Vw4y4)

Indonesia as one of the countries with the largest Vespa community in the world, there're several Vespa SS Series units still be found in the roads. However, due to its small population, the price of the Vespa SS Series scooters on the market has gone crazy, it is said that someone once sold a Vespa 90 SS at Rp. 300 million (approx the US. $21,160).

In the first transaction, the 1970 Vespa 90 SS was sold for Rp. 300 million, while in the second one, it was sold for around Rp. 340 million. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/37Vw4y4)

In fact there are many other Vespa scooter models that are known to have quite fantastic price tags in Indonesia, one of which is the Vespa Ausburg VGLA/B which is known in Indonesia as Vespa Kongo. 

That's it, and if the article above is still considered inadequate or inaccurate, or if you have additional information related to these three Vespa's rare scooters knew to have an exorbitant price tags in Indonesia, please don't hesitate to let us know via the comments column below this article.

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