BGM ORIGINAL Schnarre original look, modern 12 volt technology
Exclusively reproduced Vespa snares for us based on the original tools - outside as from the factory, inside designed for 12V AC.
These BGM ORIGINAL snares are the ideal solution for all those who want to convert their Vespa to a modern 12-volt electrical system or have already done so, but want to retain the original front look. The trick is in the detail: the snares have been reproduced using original tools and look exactly like the original 6V snares from the factory from the outside - including the typical 6V lettering. Technically, however, a unit designed for 12 volt alternating current works inside. This allows a classic original look to be combined with a modernized electrical system suitable for everyday use.
Original look
Interior for 12V AC
6V labeling as ex works
Original tools
Exclusively manufactured
What makes these snares special
Original on the outside, modern on the inside: original look with 12 volt technology
Perfect for 12V conversions: no visual compromises on the front cascade
True-to-original labeling: even the visible 6V marking corresponds to the historical model
Simply choose the right look: the visible front cascade snares are technically identical to each other
Original appearance despite modern electrics
The visible snare at the front is an important detail, especially on classic scooters. Many original Vespa models were only supplied from the factory with 6V snares. Anyone converting to 12 volts today is therefore often faced with the problem that modern spare parts no longer fit the vehicle visually. This is exactly why these BGM ORIGINAL snares were developed: historically correct appearance with contemporary electrical function.
Snare or horn - what's the difference?
In the Vespa sector, the two terms are often used interchangeably. Technically, however, there is a clear difference:
Snare: works with a vibrating membrane, the pitch changes with the engine speed, always AC, i.e. alternating current
Horn: honks at a constant pitch, is designed for DC, i.e. direct current
Relevant here: these BGM ORIGINAL variants are technically buzzers for 12V AC
Technically identical, visually different
There is no technical difference between the variants offered here for the Vespa snares mounted on the front cascade. This means that if you choose between star, shell or louvre, you are basically only opting for the front view that matches the respective vehicle type. The technology, function and dimensions are identical.
Important note on the classification of vehicle models
The vehicle models mentioned in the product designations refer primarily to the respective appearance of the latch, not to technical differences.
all visible front cascade snares in this series are technically identical
the dimensions are also the same: Ø outside 74 mm, Ø inside 52 mm
the decisive factor is therefore the matching look to the respective vehicle
generally interchangeable, provided the dimensions match
Note exceptions: e.g. German rally models with significantly larger horns than the Italian vehicles
Available look variants
The series is available in several historical versions. This allows the front optics matching the vehicle to be reproduced very faithfully - optionally in chrome or black.
Largeframe "Venetian blind "type - matching the typical look of many Largeframe and Smallframe models
Wideframe "star "type - for early Wideframe and early Largeframe looks
Wideframe / Largeframe "shell "type - for GS, GS4, SS180, VBA, VBB, VLA and similar models
Brief technical overview
| Manufacturer: BGM | BGM ORIGINAL |
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| Type of construction | Snare |
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| Voltage | 12V AC |
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| Optics | true to original 6V version including labeling |
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| dimensions | Ø outside 74 mm, Ø inside 52 mm |
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| Variants | Star, shell, venetian blind - each in black or chrome |
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| Special feature | manufactured on original tools, designed for 12 volts on the inside |
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Conclusion
The BGM ORIGINAL 12V snares close a gap that has existed in classic Vespa scooters for years: original 6V optics combined with functioning 12V AC technology. Anyone who has modernized their Vespa electrically or would like to modernize it without compromising on the visible front optics gets a technically clean and visually extremely harmonious solution here.
FAQ about the BGM ORIGINAL 12V snares
Yes, that is the special feature of this series. The snares were reproduced on original tools and correspond to the historical 6V original in terms of appearance and lettering.
Because the external appearance deliberately corresponds exactly to the original. The visible lettering remains historically correct, but the technology inside is designed for 12V AC.
No. These variants differ only in appearance. The technology, function and dimensions are identical.
In principle, yes, as long as the dimensions match. The vehicle assignment in the article designation is primarily for visual orientation. Exceptions such as the larger horns of German rally models must of course be taken into account.
Technically, this is a buzzer for 12V AC. The term horn is often used colloquially in the Vespa sector, but the technically correct term here is snare.
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