There’s something undeniably charming about a retro-style scooter. Small and compact two-wheelers that carry vintage styling infused with modern-day performance and technology were once exclusively synonymous with Vespa, however, more and more manufacturers have ventured into the classic-style scooter segment. We’ve seen it in the likes of the Yamaha Fazzio launched in the Asian market, as well as the Peugeot Django available in Europe.
As it would turn out, Benelli wants a slice of the classic scooter cake—after all, it is an Italian brand. Benelli has been one of the most aggressive and fastest growing manufacturers in the industry, especially in the middleweight segment. Fueled by its super rich parent company, QJ Motor, Benelli never seems to run out of ideas when it comes to new and exciting two-wheelers. This time around, it’s focusing its attention to the Asian market with a vintage-style commuter scooter called the Panarea, which has recently been introduced in the Malaysian market.
