According to Wikipedia in the article excerpt I quoted, "Vespa is a brand of scooter motorcycles originating from Italy. The parent company of Vespa is Piaggio." Interestingly, in Indonesia, Vespa enthusiasts are part of various communities and groups. Without further ado, enjoy the article about the 5 Most Popular Smallframe Vespa Models.
VESPA 50R
The Vespa 50R is a classic Vespa model released in 1969 with a 50CC cylinder volume and equipped with 3 levels of acceleration. This two-stroke vehicle has an engine code of V5A1T. If you wish to own this Vespa for casual rides with style, based on information I've gathered from various forums and communities, you can find this series for a price starting from around IDR 20 million and up.
Expensive? Not really, because the price I mentioned is for collectors. It's similar to the prices of paintings that can reach hundreds or even billions of rupiah; their value is not based on function but rather on prestige and the pride of the owner.
VESPA 50N
Similar to the Vespa 50R mentioned above, the Vespa 50N is also a classic Vespa model. It was released earlier than the Vespa 50R, precisely in 1963, and has a 50CC cylinder volume with 3 gears. Coincidentally, the Vespa 50N shares the same engine code as the Vespa 50R, which is V5A1T. For those more interested in owning this series, the price is not significantly different from the Vespa 50R.
VESPA 50S
In the same period as the Vespa 50N, the Vespa 50S was also introduced with the same specifications as the Vespa 50R and Vespa 50N mentioned earlier. The differences you can find among these three Vespa versions are in terms of color choices and body shapes. It's important to understand that technological advancements in those times were not as rapid as they are today.
VESPA 100
The Vespa 100, on the other hand, was released in 1978 and represented an upgrade from the previous three Vespa versions. It's called Vespa 100 because it features a 100 cc cylinder volume. Despite doubling the cylinder volume, the Vespa 100 still comes with 3 gears. Additionally, the Vespa 100 changed its engine code to V9B1T. So, what's the price of the Vespa 100 among collectors? According to conversations in the Vespa community I follow, this Vespa was once offered to a dedicated collector for a staggering IDR 150 million.
VESPA 125 PRIMAVERA
Even though it's younger than the Vespa 100, the classic, antique, and "eccentric" charm of the Vespa 125 Primavera remains intact. Released two years later in 1976, this Vespa has a 125 CC engine and 4 gears. Quite an intriguing specification, isn't it? Not much is known about the Vespa 125 Primavera, but within the Vespa enthusiast community, it falls into the category of the most popular Vespa models and is still considered a "Hot Item Most Wanted." Pretty cool, right?
Those are some of the Vespa Smallframe models that, in my opinion, deserve to be categorized as popular Vespa variants. Even though these vintage Vespas have aged in terms of production, they can still be used for daily activities. Perhaps that's one of the many advantages of Vespas, which have become unique, antique, and eccentric items. It's not surprising that their value has increased. What do you think? Are you also a Vespa enthusiast or collector?