AI • Technology • Innovation on Instagram: "In the late 1940s, Vespa introduced a twist grip gear shifter integrated into the left handlebar, eliminating the need for a traditional foot operated gearbox. Rotating the grip selected gears through a cable driven mechanism connected directly to the transmission. This design simplified riding, especially in urban environments, by allowing gear changes without removing a foot from the floorboard. It reduced rider fatigue, made scooters more accessible