Retrokit Blog

Stories, tales, and news from the world of Retrokit and electric two-wheeled mobility

Electric retrofit for classic Vespa: guide to costs and type approval

Vespa electric retrofit: how to convert your classic Vespa without cutting the frame, how much it costs, and how type…

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,…