Vespa GTS 80th Anniversary Special Edition Announced
Piaggio Group Japan unveils the 'Vespa GTS 80TH' to celebrate 80 years since the original patent in 1946. This special model features a historic pastel green color and premium details, with orders starting May 1, 2026.
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Piaggio Group Japan K.K. (Headquarters: Shiba 2-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Kenji Lerch-M) announces the special edition 'Vespa GTS 80TH' to celebrate the milestone of Vespa, which was born from a patent application 80 years ago on April 23, 1946. This model embodies the original spirit of the brand. The Vespa GTS 80TH is a special specification vehicle that reconstructs the style, colors, and details that built the tradition, fusing them with the latest technology.
Designed for those who consider Vespa a true symbol of freedom, this special edition features unique coloring and high-end details. Orders will begin on Friday, May 1, 2026, at authorized Vespa dealers nationwide.
*All photos show European specifications.
Vespa GTS 80TH Product Overview
Over the years, Vespa has evolved into more than 160 models, expressing each era. While maintaining its pure and elegant lines, it has become synonymous with style, freedom, innovation, performance, and Italian elegance. The special coloring of the Vespa GTS 80TH adopts a unique pastel green reminiscent of the spring of 1946. It symbolizes the arrival of this new two-wheeled vehicle that swept through Italy and Europe amidst the wave of post-war recovery and creativity. The shade of green is derived from the first color code unearthed from historical archives, one of Vespa's iconic colors dating back to the 1940s. Since then, many colors have been added, building the colorful worldview of Vespa over decades.
Suggested Retail Price: 935,000 JPY (including 10% consumption tax)
Engine: Liquid-cooled 4-stroke SOHC 4-valve 278cc
Body Color: Verde 80TH
Exclusive Equipment: Specially designed wheels, mirrors, grab rails, leg shield molding, handlebar switch covers, and front suspension linkage covers painted in body-matching colors, TFT color meter, Vespa Multimedia Platform, '80th' emblem, and '80 years of Vespa Est. 1946' badge.
Release Date: Friday, May 1, 2026
Shipping Starts: Early June 2026
The special production of the Vespa 80TH extends to various details, reflecting the worldview of products that were simple yet innovative in their values of practicality and functionality shortly after the war. Parts such as the leg shield molding, passenger grab handle, mirrors, switch covers, and suspension covers are painted with a satin finish in colors similar to the body, creating an impressive finish paired with the glossy body paint. Furthermore, the stitched seat, interior leg shield cover, and handlebar grips are enhanced by a tone-on-tone dark green finish, giving this special edition a minimalist yet bold look.
The wheels, subtly featuring 'Est. 1946' graphics, are exclusive and inspired by early Vespas starting with the Vespa 98 from 1946. They are also painted in pastel green, evoking the structure of the pressed steel wheels of that time, with a diamond-cut finish on the rim area. The front shield features the traditional Vespa logo with an '80th' emblem, and the glove box lid inside the leg shield is fitted with an '80 years of Vespa Est. 1946' badge to celebrate this important milestone.
The Vespa GTS 80th was born as a special limited model to carve its name into the history of the world's most beloved scooter. We will grandly celebrate Vespa, a universal symbol of style, joy of living, and freedom, at the largest-ever Vespa event to be held in Rome from June 25 to 28, 2026.
About Vespa
In 1946, Vespa was born on the streets of war-torn Europe during an era full of creativity and hope for recovery. Celebrating its 80th year with over 19 million scooters produced, Vespa has established a world-class position in style, elegance, and technology. This globally famous and beloved brand has produced approximately 2 million units in the last decade, entering its most successful and dynamic period in history. For more information, please visit www.vespa.com.
1st Mass Production Model of 1946
Designed for those who consider Vespa a true symbol of freedom, this special edition features unique coloring and high-end details. Orders will begin on Friday, May 1, 2026, at authorized Vespa dealers nationwide.
*All photos show European specifications.
Vespa GTS 80TH Product Overview
Over the years, Vespa has evolved into more than 160 models, expressing each era. While maintaining its pure and elegant lines, it has become synonymous with style, freedom, innovation, performance, and Italian elegance. The special coloring of the Vespa GTS 80TH adopts a unique pastel green reminiscent of the spring of 1946. It symbolizes the arrival of this new two-wheeled vehicle that swept through Italy and Europe amidst the wave of post-war recovery and creativity. The shade of green is derived from the first color code unearthed from historical archives, one of Vespa's iconic colors dating back to the 1940s. Since then, many colors have been added, building the colorful worldview of Vespa over decades.
Suggested Retail Price: 935,000 JPY (including 10% consumption tax)
Engine: Liquid-cooled 4-stroke SOHC 4-valve 278cc
Body Color: Verde 80TH
Exclusive Equipment: Specially designed wheels, mirrors, grab rails, leg shield molding, handlebar switch covers, and front suspension linkage covers painted in body-matching colors, TFT color meter, Vespa Multimedia Platform, '80th' emblem, and '80 years of Vespa Est. 1946' badge.
Release Date: Friday, May 1, 2026
Shipping Starts: Early June 2026
The special production of the Vespa 80TH extends to various details, reflecting the worldview of products that were simple yet innovative in their values of practicality and functionality shortly after the war. Parts such as the leg shield molding, passenger grab handle, mirrors, switch covers, and suspension covers are painted with a satin finish in colors similar to the body, creating an impressive finish paired with the glossy body paint. Furthermore, the stitched seat, interior leg shield cover, and handlebar grips are enhanced by a tone-on-tone dark green finish, giving this special edition a minimalist yet bold look.
The wheels, subtly featuring 'Est. 1946' graphics, are exclusive and inspired by early Vespas starting with the Vespa 98 from 1946. They are also painted in pastel green, evoking the structure of the pressed steel wheels of that time, with a diamond-cut finish on the rim area. The front shield features the traditional Vespa logo with an '80th' emblem, and the glove box lid inside the leg shield is fitted with an '80 years of Vespa Est. 1946' badge to celebrate this important milestone.
The Vespa GTS 80th was born as a special limited model to carve its name into the history of the world's most beloved scooter. We will grandly celebrate Vespa, a universal symbol of style, joy of living, and freedom, at the largest-ever Vespa event to be held in Rome from June 25 to 28, 2026.
About Vespa
In 1946, Vespa was born on the streets of war-torn Europe during an era full of creativity and hope for recovery. Celebrating its 80th year with over 19 million scooters produced, Vespa has established a world-class position in style, elegance, and technology. This globally famous and beloved brand has produced approximately 2 million units in the last decade, entering its most successful and dynamic period in history. For more information, please visit www.vespa.com.
1st Mass Production Model of 1946