Vespa
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Scooter |
| Founded | 23 April 1946 in Florence, Tuscany |
| Founder | Enrico Piaggio |
| Headquarters | Pontedera, Tuscany , Italy |
| Parent | Piaggio |
| Website | vespa |
Vespa (Italian pronunciation: [ˈvɛspa]) is an Italian brand of scooters and mopeds manufactured by Piaggio. The name means wasp in Italian. The Vespa has evolved from a single model motor scooter manufactured in 1946 by Piaggio & Co. S.p.A. of Pontedera, Italy, to a full line of scooters and one of seven companies today owned by Piaggio.
From their inception, Vespa scooters have been known for a painted, pressed steel body which combines, in a unified structure: a full cowling enclosure around the engine concealing dirt or grease, a flat floor panel protecting the feet, and a prominent front fairing to divert wind and rain.