a vespa? what do you associate it with? what does it make you think of? it could be anyone, anything.
2007-09-27 23:44:52 · 37 answers · asked by Missy 4 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
scooter
2007-09-27 23:47:13 · answer #1 · answered by majoti 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Two Answers
The Vespa is a line of motor scooters that was first manufactured in Pontedera, Italy in 1946 by Piaggio & Co. S.p.A.
Piaggio continues to manufacture the Vespa today, although the Vespa was much more widely used in the 1950s and 60s[citation needed], when it also became the adopted vehicle of choice for the UK youth-culture known as Mods. The classic Vespas had unibody chassis pressed from sheets of steel, with bodywork covering the legs for protection from rain and mud. The direct drive engine was covered completely by a steel cowling, which in contrast to motorcycles, concealed the mechanicals along with any dirt or grease while also providing wind protection. Piaggio revolutionized the two-wheel industry with the Vespa, developed the first globally successful scooter, and continues to influence the scooter industry.
Second Answer --
Hornets are the largest eusocial wasps, reaching up to 45 millimetres (1.8 inches) in length. The true hornets make up the genus Vespa, and are distinguished from other vespines by the width of the vertex (part of the head behind the eyes), which is proportionally larger in Vespa; and by the anteriorly rounded gasters (the section of the abdomen behind the wasp waist). See wasp and bee characteristics to help identify an insect.
2007-09-27 23:49:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I once owned a Vespa - it was a scooter (motorized) made in Italy and looks something like a Lambretta! Hope this Helps. Also in the church (sorry, but I am not a Christian), they have something in a prayer service called Vespas or maybe it's spelled Vespers. Ask a priest.
2007-10-05 18:42:12 · answer #3 · answered by CJ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There might be several meanings to this word. BUT as a kid growing up like back in the 60's there was a motorbike scooter which was called a vespa. Might have been spelled vesper. But other than that I don't know.
2007-09-28 00:51:11 · answer #4 · answered by GRUMPY 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vespa is an italian word and label of a "scooter". When I hear the word "Vespa" I think of Napoli. Everyone drives one there because it's easier to get around and faster.
(Am from Italy)
2007-09-27 23:48:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I associate a vespa with mod's (1950's), A machine which had mirror's coming out of everywhere. Also had furry bit's and flag's
2007-10-05 10:10:40 · answer #6 · answered by pigeonlegs 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vespa! the Italian funny motorbike!
2007-09-27 23:50:20 · answer #7 · answered by Erina♣Liszt's Girl 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A Vespa is a scooter...they have clubs even where owners gather to compare...
2007-10-05 23:45:17 · answer #8 · answered by Redpoppies 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vespa in Italian means wasp.
Vespa is also a motorcycle, like a scooter, named that way exactly because it looks like a wasp.
2007-09-27 23:49:16 · answer #9 · answered by Kicky 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The trade name of a motor scooter of the 60s
no not anyone or anything
2007-10-05 22:18:14 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vespa is one kind of motorcycle. It is not anyone, but anything.
2007-09-27 23:50:42 · answer #11 · answered by yelena234 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋