Retrokit Stories

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The new Retrokit gear drive upgrade: faster, stronger, maintenance free

From belt to steel gears: +20% torque, 0 to 50 in 4 seconds, 15 km/h more top speed and zero…

Vespini, the Dutch family business giving classic Vespas a second life with Retrokit

In the Netherlands, classic two-stroke Vespas are disappearing. Not because nobody wants them anymore, but because environmental regulations tighten year…

Breathtaking tour of Tuscany on a vintage electric Vespa

Five days through the Tuscan hills riding vintage Vespas electrified with Retrokit kits. The story of Vintaggio, who turned silence…

If I convert my vintage Vespa, do I need to re-register the scooter?

Want to convert your vintage Vespa to electric but afraid of losing its historic license plate? Discover how the Retrofit…

5 reasons to electrify your vintage Vespa

Retrokit is the first electric retrofit motor produced and approved in Italy that transforms your vintage Vespa into a high-performance,…

How much does Retrokit cost? The first kit approved in Italy to convert your vintage Vespa to electric power

Discover the price of the first electric conversion kit for vintage Vespas, manufactured and approved in Italy

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