It is mid-March as I write this, and over in Vespa-land, spring has already sprung. How do I do know? As a result of the Primavera (which does, in any case, imply ‘spring,’) and the Dash S updates for 2026 are out, and it is greater than only a new coloration palette that Piaggio has on provide for Vespa followers.
Let’s begin with the most important information: No extra drum brakes on the rear! That is proper; whether or not you go for a 50cc, 125cc, 150cc, or EV model of your favourite fashionable scooter, you may now have the complete good thing about a 220mm metal brake disc with a two-piston caliper within the rear. The entrance wheel already had a disc brake, and ABS additionally comes commonplace, so stopping any of Vespa’s 2026 scoots ought to now be that a lot better.
Different characteristic updates throughout the 2026 Vespa Primavera and Dash S lineup embody a full LCD sprint. When you go for the Vespa Primavera Tech, you may get a full coloration, 5-inch TFT show and Vespa’s MIA multimedia platform as commonplace. The multimedia platform, by the way, is on the market as an choice on different trim ranges of the 2026 Vespa Primavera and Dash S vary.
Keyless operation is now additionally commonplace on 2026 Vespa Primavera and Dash S fashions which might be above 50cc, which suggests you may get an digital key fob as an alternative of a traditional key, for those who’re into that kind of factor. Simply be very cautious the place you place it, as a result of it is one factor you undoubtedly do not need to depart in your pocket and unintentionally put by means of the wash!
Final however definitely not least, the 2026 Vespa Primavera and Dash S vary will get some type refinements to greet the Yr of the Horse. Redesigned 12-inch wheels with 5 cut up spokes now grace the whole vary. There is a new five-slot grille element on the left fairing of the Dash S, and the Primavera will get a barely refined mudguard.
There’s nice information for anybody who missed the helpful bag hook discovered underneath the handlebars on some earlier Vespas: It is again for 2026! Hook your grocery luggage, tote bag, crossbody, or no matter different small bag strikes your fancy so it might probably go for a helpful experience between your knees as you zip alongside.
Colours are, as ever, fairly pretty to behold, and much more enjoyable to say out loud. Select from Bianco Innocente, Nero Convinto, Verde Amabile, Blu Energico, or Beige Avvolgente on the usual Vespa Primavera combustion-engine fashions. When you go for the Primavera S as an alternative, you may get particular devoted styling upgrades, and your alternative of the colours Bianco Innocente or Giallo Disinvolto. Lastly, the Vespa Primavera Tech is available in your alternative of Blu Energico Opaco or Grigio Ottimista Opaco.
When you’d reasonably have a Vespa Dash S, your out there coloration choices are Bianco Innocente, Rosso Coraggioso, and Blu Eclettico on the combustion-engined variations. Go for an Elettrica, and you’ll select from Nero Convinto Opaco or Verde Ribelle.
Pricing and availability will range primarily based in your geography, however all of those 2026 Vespas must be out there in licensed Vespa dealerships on the time of writing. When you do not see what you are searching for, speak to your native Vespa vendor and ask them when you may count on the 2026 scoots to return in!
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