Vespa Primavera Scooter

The Vespa Primavera has a steel monocoque body that curves like it was shaped by wind rather than an engineer. Color options, from pastel mint to deep red, treat the scooter as fashion rather than transportation. I want the 150cc version in Azzurro Costiera blue because it's fast enough for city streets at 59 mph and the blue reads differently in every light. Lighter in the morning sun and almost teal under streetlights. Vespa has been making scooters in Pontedera, Italy since 1946. The Primavera keeps the wide front shield, the exposed rear wheel, and the step-through frame that made the original a hit in postwar Europe. Under the handlebars, a glove box fits a phone and a wallet, and the seat lifts to reveal storage for a helmet. I like that the riding position is upright and visible, not hunched forward like a motorcycle. It makes the act of riding through a city feel social rather than athletic. At $5,499 the price puts it above most practical commuter scooters. People who buy Vespas aren't comparing it to a Honda Grom, they are comparing it to a used car and choosing personality over practicality.