Back in 1951, in the mountains near Varese, Italy, a
group of Vespas called Piaggio Squadra Corse, took nine gold
medals in a gruelling competition called “Sei Giorni” or “Six Days”, beating
dedicated off-road motorcycles in the process. To commemorate the event, and
celebrate the pending 2017 edition of the Sei Giorni in September, Vespa has
released the limited edition 2017 Vespa Sei Giorni.
Based on the current model 2017 Vespa GTS, the
limited numbered edition Vespa Sei Giorni carries a 300 cc that produces a
claimed 21 hp at 7,750 rpm and 22 Nm of torque at 5,000 rpm. The liquid-cooled,
single-cylinder power plant is Euro 4 compliant, and is fed by EFI.
Coming with ABS as standard, the Sei Giorni has
design touches that hark back to the racing Vespas of the 50s and 60s. The
headlamp is relocated, mounted low on the front mudguard, while a small
flyscreen provides a little wind protection to the rider.
LEDs are used in the front turn signals and double
as DRLs, while a USB charging port is found inside the front compartment. Fuel
for the Sei Giorni is carried in a 8.5-litre tank, and Vespa claims the scooter
will do a top speed of 118 km/h.
Coming only in Verde Matt (Matte Green), the Sei
Giorni carries the racing number ‘6’ – for the six-day race – on the front cowl
and rear flank, in keeping with the race-inspired style of this scooter. The
seat is upholstered in a black leather material, and is designed to mimic a
racing “hump” at the rear, like the racing scooters of classic times.
A full range of accessories from the official Vespa
catalogue is available for the Sei Giorni, including 42-litre luggage, taller
windscreen and front and rear luggage racks. No word from Vespa as to what the
2017 Vespa Sei Giorni might cost, but the current model Vespa GTS 300, which
the Sei Giorni is based on, retails for approximately for RM 36,000.
