Sadly, Motoretta is no longer associated with Vespa / Piaggio.  They lost out in the dramatic demise of their CSC (Canadian Scooter Corporation) breakup with Vespa.  I bought my Vespa from them in May 2008.  I thought I was buying a 2008 model year but learned that it was a 2007 when I renewed my insurance and found the certificate showed 2007.  I thought it a mistake but learned otherwise.  I... more

It is the right and duty of every young urbanite to covet the shiny, elusive (to some) Vespa scooter. We have stores like Motoretta to constantly remind us of this fact.The presence of this business in my very own neighbourhood was what initially alerted me to College St.'s modicum of slickness. There they are, lined up in a candy-coloured row, in a decidedly delicious manner- bright lights,... more

Yesterday was designated Scooter looking day. The plan: to hit up as many Scooter shops in the Toronto area. First stop, Motoretta on College Street.  You really can't miss this store if you are looking for it, as they have a bunch of Scooters parked outside.  This is the first scooter shop we hit downtown, so we were really the uneducated folks trying to soak up as much information as... more