It's mid-March as I write this, and over in Vespa-land, spring has already sprung. How do I know? Because the Primavera (which does, after all, mean 'spring,') and the Sprint S updates for 2026 are out, and it's more than just a new color palette that Piaggio has on offer for Vespa fans.
Let's start with the biggest news: No more drum brakes on the rear! That's right; whether you go for a 50cc, 125cc, 150cc, or EV version of your favorite stylish scooter, you'll now have the full benefit of a 220mm steel brake disc with a two-piston caliper in the rear. The front wheel already had a disc brake, and ABS also comes standard, so stopping any of Vespa's 2026 scoots should now be that much better.
Other feature updates across the 2026 Vespa Primavera and Sprint S lineup include a full LCD dash. If you opt for the Vespa Primavera Tech, you'll get a full color, 5-inch TFT display and Vespa's MIA multimedia platform as standard. The multimedia platform, incidentally, is available as an option on other trim levels of the 2026 Vespa Primavera and Sprint S range.
