# Futuristic Italian Scooter Designs This Next-Generation Vespa Imagines the Future of the Scooter By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-05-29 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nextgeneration-vespa References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2020/05/28/heres-what-vespa-scooters-will-look-like-in-the-future-according-to-a-concept-designer/) This next-generation [Vespa](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vespa-smeg-futro) scooter has been conceptualized by Artem Smirnov to imagine the future of the iconic Italian scooter and give it a modern overhaul for urban riders to enjoy. The scooter is imagined for the year 2120 and puts a focus on a hollow leg space design along with rear suspension to ensure the ideal level of comfort when riding through city streets. The scooter keeps certain design characteristics of the namesake brand including branding on the front as well as several curved components to help maintain some components of the past. The next-generation Vespa scooter has an [electric powertrain](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-ls1) to eliminate emissions and would be right at home on city streets that will no doubt be dominated by other eco-friendly transportation styles. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Electric Scooter:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced electric scooter designs that prioritize comfort and eco-friendliness. - **Hollow Leg Space:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create scooters with innovative leg space designs for enhanced rider comfort and convenience. - **Modern Overhaul:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Reimagine traditional scooter designs with a modern twist to meet the evolving needs of urban riders. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Cater to the rising demand for electric scooters with cutting-edge technology and eco-friendly features. - **Urban Mobility:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionize urban mobility solutions by introducing scooters with improved leg space and advanced suspension systems. - **Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Blend aesthetics and functionality in scooter designs to create futuristic options that captivate the market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Picnic-Ready e-Scooter Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vespa-smeg-futro.md) - [Functional Urbanite Scooter Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timo-electric-scooters.md) - [Ultra-Modern Moped Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moppe-apparatus-tdmp1.md) - [Futuristic Metallic Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bandit-9.md) - [Opulent Maximalist Scooter Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/italjet-roadster-400.md) - [Hybrid Design Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prozui-electric-scooter.md) - [Gen Z-Targeted Scooter Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omni-electric-scooter.md) - [Folding User-Friendly Urban Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-scooter-concept.md) - [Urban Commuter Rental Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yettie-electric-scooter.md)