The 2021 75th Anniversary Vespa GTS 300 HPE

The special 75th Anniversary Edition comes in a special grade of metallic yellow with a big “75” logo in a slightly darker shade adorning both rear sides and the front fender. The celebrative edition features a number of touches of exclusive finishing. The seat is generously padded and elegantly trimmed in nubuck leather. Dark gray cast aluminum wheels with a polished rim, a chromed-trimmed front cowl, a 4.3-inch TFT instrumentation display, and chromed rear view mirrors are a few of the more refined details. In addition, a rear rack is included as standard paired with a leather bag shaped like the spare tire of old. The bag is easily unlocked from the rack and is fit with a handle and sling for easy carrying.

High Performance Engine

The 75th Anniversary Vespa GTS HPE are the most technologically advanced Vespa EVER.  The GTS model is not new, it has been in production since 2006 and has been phenomenally popular powered by a terrific Quasar engine.  By 2019 and with new Euro ratings to be met regularly it was time to build an entire new engine to go into the GTS.  The HPE packs an additional 12% of power and 18% more torque than the previous engine.  The aim was to increase performance and reduce fuel consumption, the result achieved thanks to meticulous work by Piaggio technicians across a large number of components, with the aim of optimising thermodynamic output and reducing friction.

The adoption of a new head and a piston with redesigned architecture results in a highly efficient combustion chamber, which also benefits from valves and ducts of increased diameter inside the head. The single camshaft distribution system with roller tappets gains a camshaft with optimised timing and valve lift speeds. The introduction of a new high pressure multi-jet injector also helps to improve combustion. Lastly, a more generous intake line improves the torque delivered at low revs and ensures an exceptionally smooth ride at any speed. The new iridium ignition spark-plug ensures greater durability.

The transmission has also been dramatically redesigned: the CVT boasts a new belt, new geometry and new materials, all enveloped by a new cover coated with sound-absorbent material, to reduce mechanical noise, also aided by a new, more rigid clutch drum.

The engine is controlled by a latest-generation Magneti Marelli MIUG4 ECU, already compatible with the future Euro 5 standard.

The new 75th Anniversary Vespa GTS HPE represents the top of the Vespa GTS range for power and torque with the exclusive styling for the 75th model.

The safety systems on the GTS is state of the art with ASR electronic traction control, once available only on the best motorcycles, to prevent wheel spin. The electronic control package is rounded off with the ABS anti-braking system. Both come as standard on Vespa GTS family models.