what is the last year that vespa imported a 2 stroke model to the us

The 150cc engine, like the frame, is a fusion of vintage and modern. Luckily, the exterior bodywork is pressed from steel and indistinguishable from the traditional frame. The rear section of the monocoque frame is usually welded to the front section, but to accomodate the new engine, the rear half of the bike (and swingarm) have been completely redesigned around a tube frame, which is bolted to the front section. From the floorboards forward, the body and controls are identical to the 2T version. Pull off the left cowl, and things get more interesting. Luckily, that’s pretty much what we get: At a glance, it’s virtually identical. With all the speculation out there, it was easy to forget that the best thing that could happen would be a 4-stroke version tha’s aesthetically indistinguishable from the original Stella.

Genuine has always coveted the California market as well, (and vice versa) so a 4-stroke Stella has been a long-stated goal. The downside is a decades-old engine design that features the same 2-stroke top end that cost Piaggio the environmentally-strict California market, driving them out of the U.S. Its uncanny resemblance to an 80s Vespa makes it wildly popular with scooterists who want the style, steel frame, and manual transmission of a vintage Vespa, with the warranty, dealer support, and reliability of a modern scooter. The Stella, if you’re just tuning in, is a descendant of the Vespa PX150, made in India by LML Limited, who once built Vespas under license for the Asian market. This week, Genuine allowed 2strokebuzz a quick look at a “New Stella” prototype (and a ride!) just before it was sent for CARB testing in California. Genuine confirmed the model a few months ago, but has otherwise been very quiet about the project. For more than a year, rumors have been circulating about a new 4-stroke version of Genuine Scooter Company’s Stella motorscooter.

What is the last year that vespa imported a 2 stroke model to the us