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The exclusive, limited-edition Vespa 140th of Piaggio will only be available from April 18–21, at the Vespa World Days rally. (Piaggio/)In most manufacturing industries, 140 years of existence is a rarity, and in the motor vehicle world, darn near unheard of. So when we first got this release we thought it was a typo, but nope, it’s true—Piaggio, established in 1884, turns 140 years old this year. To celebrate the milestone anniversary, one of the company’s best-known brands, Vespa, is pulling out the stops with the super-exclusive Vespa 140th of Piaggio scooter. The special-edition machine is sure to draw the interest of collectors and enthusiasts alike, as it will be manufactured in a very limited run of just 140 units and only be available during the Vespa World Days 2024 rally from April 18 to 21 in Pontedera. Related: 2023 Vespa GTV 300 Coming to the US The 140th special is based on the GTV 300 model and carries over that bike’s 278cc single-cylinder engine and other key components. (Piaggio/)For the 140th of Piaggio model, the Vespa design team chose the brand’s GTV 300 as a platform, drawing on that bike’s combination of classic retro shapes and modern features, leveraging the low headlight and exposed tubular handlebar and tarting it up with sportier trim and a high-tech equipment package. The special version is also notable for its eye-catching blue and light blue on white color scheme, which itself is a riff on the Piaggio Group’s in-house colors. The color combo sports classic graphics and a new Vespa monogram that plays up that iconic signature necktie treatment on the front shield, with triple air intakes on both sides. The long, single-seat saddle is blue as well, with double tone-on-tone stitching, while the wheel rims roll with blue on light blue inserts and are exclusive to this model. Black accents on the body profile, mirrors, muffler, and fold-away passenger footrests give the 140th model a refined look, and each bike also gets a numbered celebratory plate on the rear shield, capped with a distinctive 140-years logo. Special paint scheme and retro 140 graphics denote the limited-edition model, which is only available in select markets. (Piaggio/)The Vespa 140th of Piaggio shares its CVT transmission and 300 HPE liquid-cooled 278cc single-cylinder engine with the standard GTV 300, which appears to be mechanically unchanged here, claiming the same 23.8 hp output. The full LED light clusters and digital instrumentation are also taken straight off the 300 GTV, and as on that model, Vespa’s MIA connectivity system is available as an accessory on the special edition. A keyless ignition system, ASR electronic traction control, and an antilock braking system all come standard on both bikes. Naturally, the Vespa 140th of Piaggio can be fitted with the entire range of accessories already available for the base GTV, as well as a more stylish rear leather bag with the Vespa logo embossed on it. Piaggio hasn’t given us a price, but if you’re interested, you’d better act fast (and not be based in North America): The bike is only available in select markets and can’t be obtained come April 22. In fact, given the passionate nature of Vespisti, it’s probably already sold out. Source

Apart from the radiation there is also the heat. The thermosphere is a region of very high temperature that extends from the top of the mesosphere at around 85 kilometers up to 640 kilometers above the Earth’s surface. It is called the thermosphere because temperatures spike to thermal levels Temperatures are highly dependent on solar activity, and can rise to 2,000 °C (3,630 °F). Radiation causes the atmosphere particles in this layer to become electrically charged (see ionosphere), enabling radio waves to bounce off and be received beyond the horizon. In the exosphere, beginning at 500 to 1,000 kilometres (310 to 620 mi) above the Earth’s surface, the atmosphere turns into space. The highly diluted gas in this layer can reach 2,500 °C (4,530 °F) during the day. But the guys had watercooled spacesuits, hahahaha.

Good answer, Christianity was introduced to China during the Tang dynasty in the seventh century, probably by Syriac missionaries of Nestorian Christianity who traveled the Silk Road, the religion did not gain a wide foothold until Jesuit missionaries arrived in the 16th century. Looks like the Jesuwits tagged along later to try and flummox the ancient seers.

There you go Pete, offset some of the ginger.

The Mongols were already aware of Christ and Christianity was present in the region. The Roman church was already far removed from Christianity by then.

So your trying to make it ride like and Indian...?

Hey there Buckster , got a question for you, after Marco Polo travelled through Asia for 21 years (where he invented shirts and breath mints) why did the church have him jailed on his return, was it because he had found an advanced ancient civilisation that knew nothing about Jesus and the Bible and the church felt that their franchise was threatened or was it because he was drunk ? Answers on a postcard.

As opposed to you sucking off the chaps?

Nasa admits that we can't leave low Earth orbit, we can't do it now so how did they do it then, its the radiation belts. D'oh. By the way take a look at this and explain it, especially after seeing the green screen in the shuttle segment in the video I just posted.

I'll be along soon, just got up and about to bake a loaf of bread.

That goddam freak is probably over on another forum pulling his perverted shit!

What you need is one of these...but it would be overkill for you..bought that thing about 20 years ago..paid like 600 $ and now there up to 1500 plus tax range...

Are you pulling out the chaps ?

Down from 900lbs to 898lbs?

@Six30 would.

It's also going to look badass.

He has clearly been with @Beemer Bummer.

Nice new avatar

No he isn't , he plays for Arsenal .