Vespa Philippines recently held the Vespa Festa 2023 at the SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds.

The event saw the of gathering over 1,000 Vespa riders in the Greater Manila Area—from Malolos, Bulacan to Lipa, Batangas—for an evening of fun, games, raffle draws, and live entertainment by the Side A band. Those in attendance also witnessed the official local launch of the new Vespa GTV.

With an ergonomic and unique design for the most powerful riding experience, the Vespa GTV is powered by a 278cc, liquid-cooled, high-performance engine (hpe) single-cylinder engine. Boasting 17.5 kW and 25 Nm output, the GTV is the most powerful Vespa to date.

It also features the big body platform found on the Vespa GTS line, making it more suitable for riding long distances.

The headlight clusters on the GTV are now full LED, including the fender-mounted headlamp, whereas the new instrumentation maintains the elegant circular shape, but it is now entirely digital, which enables the rider to have the Vespa MIA connectivity system as an option.

The instrumentation is connected to the handlebar using an original cantilevered bracket and enveloped by a small yet aggressive top fairing clearly inspired by the racing world.

The new GTV comes with a keyless system, wherein you get a control knob in place of the conventional key slot. The USB port comes as standard equipment, located in the storage compartment on the back of the shield.

On the safety front, standard features include ASR electronic traction control and the anti-lock braking system (ABS).

At the center of the front shield, the unmistakable “neck-tie” has sporty lateral slits and is enhanced by decorations with orange edging.

The five-spoke design of the wheel rims is also new, painted matt black with an orange graphic on the channel.

Another distinctive element of Vespa GTV is the single-seat saddle with a racing look and the rear part, which is installation-ready for a hardcover color-coded to match the body, reminiscent of the typical racing Vespa fairings. The cover is available as a separate accessory and can be removed. In any case, the saddle is street-legal for two-up riding and features ample and comfortable seating.

The new Vespa GTV is available in the dedicated Beige Sabbia Glossy and Grey Titanio Glossy color scheme with contrasting orange graphics that run diagonally across the side panels. It retails for ₱ 425,000.00 at Vespa dealerships nationwide.

Are you ready to take this big Vespa to the twisty mountain roads?