I've had many super bikes etc and in 2022 I bought a Vespa GTS 300. For no real reason I decided to ride it to Azerbaijan via Cyprus. I am still amazed at what a great scooter it is. The only modifications I made were a Malossi belt and variator. It been over the mountains of Albania and an unplanned 80km (7 hours) jaunt off road over the mountains of Bakuriani, Georgia. It's a keeper and it makes an easy light weight tourer.
@@HGSolberg the main difference is the acceleration which is improved. I did it because I was touring and the better acceleration helped with the mountain roads.
Riding motorcycles from 1970 90cc to 1400cc reluctantly bought vespa gts300 hpe during lock down due to back problem never new what I had been missing great little machine perfect for the roads over here in northern ireland still have 1996 BMW r850r 1991 yamaha rxs 100 1970 yamaha yas1 2021 yamaha tricity 300 but put more miles on the vespa
Thought you would put more boot leather miles on the ground while you paced before your garage wondering which to ride. Got to admit though, your right very very functional, just miss the thrill of a good 100 bhp bike.
I've owned all kind of motorcycles. I picked up a used GTS250 from a friend. It is my favorite kicking around bike. My wife and daughter can ride it also where as I would never let them near a 1kcc+ sportbike. I would have never thought I'd like it so much, but I do. The suspention isn't all that great, but it's quick and can haul groceries.
Depends on what you need. Buy something cheaper if all you want is reliably going A to B. Buy the Vespa if the journey is the point. People buy nice things because it makes them feel good and Vespa certainly has that effect on some of us.
My family friend has one and I tell out almost every time and it’s so much fun in a city with traffic even the cops don’t care if you lane split in a place were it’s illegal I’ve ridden dirt bike adventure but there something special about a Vespa it’s run fast and fuel efficient
That Olive Green has to be my favourite colour on the line up. Just seen this in daylight and it’s beautiful.Reminiscent of the Lamborghini Sian , maybe that’s where the colour is taking from. Exemplifies its magnificent engineering , design and so with the modern times.
Great video: delivery and content I just installed the Vespa mid size windshield on my Super. I'm a little over 6' and feel quite a bit of wind on my head/face at low speeds (35-45mph). Tomorrow I test it on the highway (60-70+mph) for a day in the office... I've had this for 5 undriven days now, covered, in an exposed garage (apartment) where the weather has been 28-32F. Walked out to start it today; would only crank, not turn over/start. Did this 5 times in 2 sittings. Mechanic said between the cold spell and attempted startings, the battery was drained... 5 days old!!
One thing I really like about the yamaha xmax is the digital speedometer is placed as high as they could get it with big speed numbers, a clock and a fuel gage. It takes just a small dip of the eyes to easily see what you need. Especially with a full faced helmet, it's still easy to see the speedometer.
I absolutely am thrilled with my 22 GTS 300, say what you will about the premium price I found it to be worth it. Sounds like valve adjustment needed on the start if it’s struggling and the brake wobble is interesting, never experienced. I’m 240 lbs and have been on American highways and have no issues with accelerating. Maybe something has changed since I purchased mine! As for that bugger of the seat squeak, a bit of felt or white grease in the back side of carrier lip and the issue is gone…😊. As far as the other scooters, I think own one of each too, just like motorcycles each one has its own character and ride!
I have many bikes, from KTM890 to Goldwing 1800 and others, but something I really like and enjoy riding is my GTS300ie S, this is pure happiness on wheel! yes the price is high but much worth it!
You raise all the important points about the new GTS -- well made and appointed, expensive, and a nice ride. As a rider of a 2006 GTS 250 my only concern about "upgrading" after 45K miles is whether at the tech will remain durable and functional over time. I've been waffling for a couple years now on whether to just overhaul my old scooter or bite the bullet and buy a new one. Maybe it would be a nice present for my 70th birthday! A nice review. Thanks for putting it together and sharing your thoughts.
@@johnnyboy1586 Hah. Too much wrench turning for me! I was thinking of mounting it someday on a pedestal in the garden and turn it into a bird feeder. Nice garden sculpture!
@@clanmac66 I know, but it will remain 300 cc. Nothing will change aesthetically, only the engine will change which will have variable valve timing and, in fact, will go from 278 cc and 23.8 hp to 310 cc and around 30 hp.
I have this model and you totally need to switch off the ASR when riding on mud or snow..the sensor cuts all power to the wheel. With it turned off you can make progress while paddling with you feet and slightly spinning the rear wheel!
@@leifexplore It doesn't matter because that's even better: you can spend those money on a slightly used motorcycle and get a really great one if you care about value. If you don't care about value, you get a better vehicle that depreciates faster but is just better in general. Win-win.
@@Galf506 fair point, but if you love scooter: you get a cool scooter, and an asset that depreciates really slow, some limited edition actually appreciates. also a win-win.
I think it's a beautiful scooter. If I would buy a new scooter it would be a Vespa for sure. It's the original, the most stylish and it's the only one which I could park in my garage next to my P200e from 1979. 😂
@@kimberlyvespa Yes, objectively clearly the better vehicle. But still, I wouldn't trade my classic Vespa for a new one. The only option would be to have them both. 😂
Good and honest review with both positive and negative issues to highlight. I for one love my 2023 GTS 300 SuperTech but I know it has limitations. Thanks
Nice scooter. I would absolutely pay the little extra for a Vespa. (but I haven't driven other bikes than italian for 30 years, so I'm just a bit biased. :D I'm a bit more into the classic
The Vespa appeals to me for the same reason. I don't have a Vespa but I do have a Harley Springer classic, about retro as you can get in the Harley lineup. I'm in the Philippines now with a Honda XR 150. Vespas are available here and they're highly respected and prized as well as being quite a bit more expensive than the Asian offerings. I rode my friend's son's Vespa 50 and later a GTS 200. His dad worked at a Ferrari/Vespa dealer..
I’m on my 4th large Vespa and have had 2xHPE’s. My original 250 did 93 (probably 82!) the ABS ring can be changed on these later ones for higher top speed Quicker than my bike on the commute!!
Love it. My dad's owned a few Vespas in his time, so I'm used to seeing them knocking about the place. There is the GTS 300 Super Tech with 4.3" colour TFT, but you have a point, should be standard fit in my opinion.
GTS300. Honda make reliable cars, but their small engined bikes have quite a few problems. Vespa pretty much invented the modern day scooter and they tend to use the same tried and tested drivetrain for a decade at a time.
Honda’s SH and Forza 300/350 range are pretty much bullet proof and good for high mileages if maintained correctly. I love Vespa’s but the Honda’s are ‘better’ in most respects for daily use and long trips
Honestly these things (and scooters like them) are amazing in/around town or European suburbs. If you need to commute daily for hundreds of kms perhaps it's time to look at a larger bike or scooter, but for a lot of people this will be closed to the fastest way to get around town. Also while being quite some fun.
I love my Vespa 300GTS-2014 but since my commuting “can” include motorway, the Vespa isn’t ideal. I have been using an old Burgman400 which I just swapped for a Honda ADV350. The Vespa will stay for joyrides.❤
I rode one in Naples from a rental company. The top box was horrible to try get open and the whole thing had a nasty snap when starting to lean to the right ( away from the transmission and fork). I wonder was this because I had a particularly abused example or is this a common thing? that said it coped amazingly with the rough cobbles with plenty of power
Bit of both. Full metal one piece body gives great structure and handling, when compared to other bikes that have plastic panels bolted on to a thinner frame.
Is so sad that conformity has become so ingrained that any color other than grey is disliked by the "let's all be and think and act and look the same" crowd. Very sad.
It is the Marxist ideology of all life's success being built on oppression and exploitation, so people buy nice cars but are ashamed and appologetic about it, so they buy it in an uggly gray. The best answer is to ride a colourful nice bike :)
Grey is like road camo. The absolute last thing I want, is to blend into the road and not be seen. That sounds like a death wish to me. Will take brighter colors any day.
I've got one with the registration plate off of a 125cc. I've never been stopped. The old bill just think it's a 125cc with l plates. Much cheaper to insure that way 👍
This kind of bike makes me wish I lived somewhere other than America. You can't really tour here without using interstates, and I'd never take a vespa on an interstate.
Biggest problem is lead batteries can spit as they vent, and the battery is stored under the floor. There is now a plastic battery box inside the metal frame, but you can just swap to a lithium battery for peace of mind.
The only thing with Vespa is when you go highway at high speed the fuel distance drops so tremendous that it has about 100km less in a full tank distance…
I always loved the look of a vespa, especially in red Then I looked at the price and it just baffled me. It was always more expensive than a friggin forza 125/300/350. And ppl already were saying that the forza line was expensive Put smaller fuel tanks, worse fuel mileage, less reliability on top and i never made sense. Then again, its THE vespa. Nobody bats an eye on a forza 125. But ppl will compliment a nice vespa Tire changes are very easy though
My wife just bought a Primavera 125cc and it was cheaper than Forza 125. But this GTS SS 300 is definitely more expensive than Forza 350, ADV 350, XMAX 300 and it costs almost the same amount of money as Burgman 400 or Peugeot XP400...
Vespa or Lambretta? Or is it a case of paying for the Italian brand names over substance? I love the old 60's scooters, so I'm more inclined to seek an original if I was looking for a true Vespa/Lambretta. If you use their configurator, things start to add up and VERY quickly you've got a £8-9k price to pay to get that authentic look.
ADV350 would be much cheaper. My wife bought Vespa Primavera 125cc and it was much cheaper than Forza 125 and XMAX 125, but GTS 300 cost almost the same as Burgman 400 or Peugeot XP400...
278cc for as much as it cost one would think you could get a real 300cc motor! But it is Vespa and they think that it is ok to call 278 a 300, I call it all a lie. Not worth the money.
Good review. Thanks. I had one for a while and liked it. Then told by retired dealer that he had known them fail their first mot because of rust. I got rid of it before its first mot. Plus points include great classic styling and surprisingly easy access to battery. I now have an SH300 which really beats it hands down. Bigger tank (I think) better mpg (22 mpl ), bigger wheels with much better handling and generally better build quality imo. Also gets up to motorway speeds very easily. However you just have to just accept the looks.
They rust so quickly the underbelly has virtually no protection from the uk weather... The oil filter can get punctured easily and it's not good value for money..... Nice bike for summer on the Italian Riviera but hopeless for the uk
Admittedly it’s a superb ride, but it’s still ugly from certain angles . The side profile I just can’t appreciate. Be happy to own one but they are heavy imo . Better investment than a royal alloy which does look better but it’s not a Vespa with the heritage but some Taiwanese make which depreciate in value dramatically.
It should be illegal to sell a brand new motor vehicle in the UK with a kph speedometer. Does anybody know why the UK have to put up with this when the USA have mph Speedo's and always have,view on a robot vespa video. I recently asked a Piaggio dealer and he wasn't aware vespa made one for other countries!!
You all in the UK want to be different right ? Then stop complaining......geeez....... you want to ride on the wrong side of the road? You want miles ? You all love Jimmy Saville, Prince Andrew and adore Camilla? The rest of Europe .......does not !
@@AdventureByJake I know but the larger numbers on the speedometer in the UK are kilometres, with the smaller being mph which isn't the case in the USA
Again, I really think that Vespa is a nice brand and all, but they really are a bit full of themselves. The premium price really isn’t worth it considering the incredible quality of equivalent products from other brands…
girl: "motorcyclists take themselves too seriously!" me: *shows up on this* "What was that? I couldn't hear you over the sound of my stonking 26Nm of torque."
@@mig50cc maybe to start with but after enough near-death experiences scooterists are just as miserable as the rest of us two-wheeled enthusiasts/commuters/whatever you want to call it.
I've had many super bikes etc and in 2022 I bought a Vespa GTS 300.
For no real reason I decided to ride it to Azerbaijan via Cyprus.
I am still amazed at what a great scooter it is.
The only modifications I made were a Malossi belt and variator.
It been over the mountains of Albania and an unplanned 80km (7 hours) jaunt off road over the mountains of Bakuriani, Georgia.
It's a keeper and it makes an easy light weight tourer.
Glad you're loving it too!
Interesting. What benefits do the Malossi belt and variator offer? More revs when accelerating? Taller gearing at top?
@@HGSolberg the main difference is the acceleration which is improved.
I did it because I was touring and the better acceleration helped with the mountain roads.
@@TrevorDodd-ev1sx I see. Good to know. Thanks for the quick reply, by the way.
@@HGSolberg it's a big upgrade. For not too much expenditure.
When u fall in love with a vespa trust me every other scoot get boring in the eye ..a vespa oozes class elegant and never gets old
Agreed I went through this process twice! Once you see and ride the Vespa in person all reasoning is out the window.
Riding motorcycles from 1970 90cc to 1400cc reluctantly bought vespa gts300 hpe during lock down due to back problem never new what I had been missing great little machine perfect for the roads over here in northern ireland still have 1996 BMW r850r 1991 yamaha rxs 100 1970 yamaha yas1 2021 yamaha tricity 300 but put more miles on the vespa
Thanks for sharing
Thought you would put more boot leather miles on the ground while you paced before your garage wondering which to ride. Got to admit though, your right very very functional, just miss the thrill of a good 100 bhp bike.
I've owned all kind of motorcycles. I picked up a used GTS250 from a friend. It is my favorite kicking around bike. My wife and daughter can ride it also where as I would never let them near a 1kcc+ sportbike. I would have never thought I'd like it so much, but I do. The suspention isn't all that great, but it's quick and can haul groceries.
Depends on what you need. Buy something cheaper if all you want is reliably going A to B. Buy the Vespa if the journey is the point. People buy nice things because it makes them feel good and Vespa certainly has that effect on some of us.
Absolutely love riding my 2023 GTS 300 SuperSport to and from work. For a first time rider and owner like myself it is the best choice.
have you ever been stopped by police thinking its a regular 50cc scooter? :P
No, don't really know why I would?? 🤷
My family friend has one and I tell out almost every time and it’s so much fun in a city with traffic even the cops don’t care if you lane split in a place were it’s illegal I’ve ridden dirt bike adventure but there something special about a Vespa it’s run fast and fuel efficient
The Vespa is royalty
❤❤❤❤❤
That Olive Green has to be my favourite colour on the line up. Just seen this in daylight and it’s beautiful.Reminiscent of the Lamborghini Sian , maybe that’s where the colour is taking from. Exemplifies its magnificent engineering , design and so with the modern times.
Yeah only reason I would buy this model is because of the colour.
I get mine this wk..was unsure of the colour but there's something about it I like
Great video: delivery and content
I just installed the Vespa mid size windshield on my Super. I'm a little over 6' and feel quite a bit of wind on my head/face at low speeds (35-45mph). Tomorrow I test it on the highway (60-70+mph) for a day in the office...
I've had this for 5 undriven days now, covered, in an exposed garage (apartment) where the weather has been 28-32F. Walked out to start it today; would only crank, not turn over/start. Did this 5 times in 2 sittings. Mechanic said between the cold spell and attempted startings, the battery was drained... 5 days old!!
Thank you! Madness regarding the battery...
One thing I really like about the yamaha xmax is the digital speedometer is placed as high as they could get it with big speed numbers, a clock and a fuel gage. It takes just a small dip of the eyes to easily see what you need. Especially with a full faced helmet, it's still easy to see the speedometer.
It's the little things like that which makes a great bike even better.
Love the Vespa Super300, actually prefer that clock and lcd display to the one in the Supertech
I absolutely am thrilled with my 22 GTS 300, say what you will about the premium price I found it to be worth it. Sounds like valve adjustment needed on the start if it’s struggling and the brake wobble is interesting, never experienced. I’m 240 lbs and have been on American highways and have no issues with accelerating. Maybe something has changed since I purchased mine! As for that bugger of the seat squeak, a bit of felt or white grease in the back side of carrier lip and the issue is gone…😊. As far as the other scooters, I think own one of each too, just like motorcycles each one has its own character and ride!
Thanks for the comment!
I have many bikes, from KTM890 to Goldwing 1800 and others, but something I really like and enjoy riding is my GTS300ie S, this is pure happiness on wheel! yes the price is high but much worth it!
You raise all the important points about the new GTS -- well made and appointed, expensive, and a nice ride. As a rider of a 2006 GTS 250 my only concern about "upgrading" after 45K miles is whether at the tech will remain durable and functional over time. I've been waffling for a couple years now on whether to just overhaul my old scooter or bite the bullet and buy a new one. Maybe it would be a nice present for my 70th birthday!
A nice review. Thanks for putting it together and sharing your thoughts.
Thanks for the comment! It would make a lovely birthday present...
Keep your old one just put a big bore kit in it,😊
@@johnnyboy1586 Hah. Too much wrench turning for me! I was thinking of mounting it someday on a pedestal in the garden and turn it into a bird feeder. Nice garden sculpture!
@@ScooterintheSticks could be a great project 😀
I had a 2006 250, did 50,000kms. Now on my second 300 HPE an upgrade!!
Do you have the Lambretta 350 in the UK? And how is it compared to the vespa 300?
One we need to try out!
@BikeMatters oh please do 🙏I might switch from my xmax 300 But it has to be really good for that option.
Hi, do you know that the new 310 cc Vespa with around 30 hp will be released next year in late spring?
Where did you hear that? Haven't seen anything about it.
@@PaulPX Unfortunately I can't speak but I can only tell you that the news comes directly from Pontedera...😬
Better if they fit the 400cc from the Beverly.
@@clanmac66 I know, but it will remain 300 cc. Nothing will change aesthetically, only the engine will change which will have variable valve timing and, in fact, will go from 278 cc and 23.8 hp to 310 cc and around 30 hp.
@@antonio.difatta
I don't think so...
I have this model and you totally need to switch off the ASR when riding on mud or snow..the sensor cuts all power to the wheel. With it turned off you can make progress while paddling with you feet and slightly spinning the rear wheel!
Ah, great points!
Thanks for the input, though I expect to ride thru the winter but hope to have it parked while snow is laid down.
Competitor offerings can’t compare and the Vespa holds its value astonishingly well.
not worth it since it's just a scooter, it's just a thief magnet. With those money you can get a real motorcycle.
@@Galf506true, but your "real bike" doesn't hold its value. you probably could find your 6 year old "real bike" at half price right now.
@@leifexplore It doesn't matter because that's even better: you can spend those money on a slightly used motorcycle and get a really great one if you care about value. If you don't care about value, you get a better vehicle that depreciates faster but is just better in general. Win-win.
@@Galf506 fair point, but if you love scooter: you get a cool scooter, and an asset that depreciates really slow, some limited edition actually appreciates. also a win-win.
@@leifexplorethats the same with vespas lol. They don’t hold value as well as u seem to think
I think it's a beautiful scooter. If I would buy a new scooter it would be a Vespa for sure. It's the original, the most stylish and it's the only one which I could park in my garage next to my P200e from 1979. 😂
Thanks for the comment!
As a vintage rider first and then also a modern Vespa rider, you’ll love it!
@@kimberlyvespa Yes I probably will. The modern Vespa is much more powerful and I'm sure more more stable also.
@@Volgaman21 plus 4 stroke, water cooled, and more comfortable. 🛵 👍
@@kimberlyvespa Yes, objectively clearly the better vehicle. But still, I wouldn't trade my classic Vespa for a new one. The only option would be to have them both. 😂
have a GTV 300 with a zard exhaust slip on, has a big screen and a top box, I have used it almost everywhere.
Good and honest review with both positive and negative issues to highlight. I for one love my 2023 GTS 300 SuperTech but I know it has limitations. Thanks
Thanks for the comment!
Nice scooter. I would absolutely pay the little extra for a Vespa. (but I haven't driven other bikes than italian for 30 years, so I'm just a bit biased. :D I'm a bit more into the classic
Thanks for the comment!
The Vespa appeals to me for the same reason. I don't have a Vespa but I do have a Harley Springer classic, about retro as you can get in the Harley lineup. I'm in the Philippines now with a Honda XR 150. Vespas are available here and they're highly respected and prized as well as being quite a bit more expensive than the Asian offerings. I rode my friend's son's Vespa 50 and later a GTS 200. His dad worked at a Ferrari/Vespa dealer..
I had a GTS 250, I was going to upgrade to a 300 but the BV 400 is $2k cheaper and a total beast. Best return for your money. Love Vespas though.
Thanks for the comment!
I’m on my 4th large Vespa and have had 2xHPE’s. My original 250 did 93 (probably 82!) the ABS ring can be changed on these later ones for higher top speed
Quicker than my bike on the commute!!
I ride Harley’s, BMW 1000 etc, I decided to buy a scooter I ended up with a Royal Alloy TG300 it’s a blast I should of bought a scooter years ago.
Thinking about getting one of these…..good review! What speed did it achieve (in another country of course)?
It saw an indicated 90, on the road with the Guzzi it was more like 78 (in another country!)
For the TechMax for younger people the scooter and display really fit. I just want a classic scooter and prefer the analog display in it.
Huge Vespa fan - had many - inc. the 300s - they do need to up their game a bit on the display front.
Love it. My dad's owned a few Vespas in his time, so I'm used to seeing them knocking about the place. There is the GTS 300 Super Tech with 4.3" colour TFT, but you have a point, should be standard fit in my opinion.
If you had to choose between the Vespa and the Honda SH 350 i, which one would you choose?
XMAX 300 is the best bike in all respects
GTS300. Honda make reliable cars, but their small engined bikes have quite a few problems. Vespa pretty much invented the modern day scooter and they tend to use the same tried and tested drivetrain for a decade at a time.
Honda’s SH and Forza 300/350 range are pretty much bullet proof and good for high mileages if maintained correctly. I love Vespa’s but the Honda’s are ‘better’ in most respects for daily use and long trips
Honestly these things (and scooters like them) are amazing in/around town or European suburbs. If you need to commute daily for hundreds of kms perhaps it's time to look at a larger bike or scooter, but for a lot of people this will be closed to the fastest way to get around town. Also while being quite some fun.
As this Vespa is good for just 70 I would sooner have my old ss180 which topped out at just over 80. That was a lot of fun including wheelies
Bought an orange sport, amazing bike. Best bagger that I’ll ever own! ❤
I love my Vespa 300GTS-2014 but since my commuting “can” include motorway, the Vespa isn’t ideal. I have been using an old Burgman400 which I just swapped for a Honda ADV350.
The Vespa will stay for joyrides.❤
The ADV350 is a fantastic choice! Thanks for the comment.
I rode one in Naples from a rental company. The top box was horrible to try get open and the whole thing had a nasty snap when starting to lean to the right ( away from the transmission and fork). I wonder was this because I had a particularly abused example or is this a common thing?
that said it coped amazingly with the rough cobbles with plenty of power
Give it another try my friend. That is not how they should feel ❤
Good to know! Was a hoot to ride otherwise
Dodging the piles of rubbish in Naples would be much easier on a Vespa 😂
Get a honda, A lot better scooter
why are Vespas so expensive? because of the brand or is it good? it's too expensive here in Malaysia.
Bit of both. Full metal one piece body gives great structure and handling, when compared to other bikes that have plastic panels bolted on to a thinner frame.
Is so sad that conformity has become so ingrained that any color other than grey is disliked by the "let's all be and think and act and look the same" crowd. Very sad.
It is the Marxist ideology of all life's success being built on oppression and exploitation, so people buy nice cars but are ashamed and appologetic about it, so they buy it in an uggly gray. The best answer is to ride a colourful nice bike :)
Grey is like road camo. The absolute last thing I want, is to blend into the road and not be seen. That sounds like a death wish to me. Will take brighter colors any day.
I have a 1964 Vespa, all original, that I hope to have restored someday. No idea what it's worth.
I've got one with the registration plate off of a 125cc. I've never been stopped. The old bill just think it's a 125cc with l plates. Much cheaper to insure that way 👍
Right up up to the point where you find out your insurance is invalid...
@@zen.life66 I'm noticing you are a sad troll.
@Katy_Jones OK. Well. Don't reply to my comment then! Simple! Byeeeee 👋
@@zen.life66 Aw bless, keep failing to hit the reply button and keep fantasising about riding an auto... Silly little man.
Thanks for a great video. This is a great bike for city commuting, difficult to beat from a sensibility point of view.
Thank you!
Wish they would make a 60s classic style.
Vespa is class in scooters. ❤
Classic looking scooter 👍
that’s what I need to pull me around town !!!
Every time I take the cover off, I realise what beauty she is and know she's a keeper.
They all squeak from new! My wife's was worse than mine, but after a couple of months the squeaks were all gone as the bearings and bushes wear in!
Strange. My wife has a Primavera 125cc. I have notice no squeek (with my 104kg of fat body).
Vespa forever love❤
Yes it is buddy have a great Christmas
Have a fantastic Christmas David!
This kind of bike makes me wish I lived somewhere other than America. You can't really tour here without using interstates, and I'd never take a vespa on an interstate.
Gotta go with vespa. Love it.
At that price, there really should not be any creaks, wobbles, gauge errors 😬
You get what you pay for 👍😊
It's definitely an esthetic choice. There are better scooters for the money, but the Vespa appeals to the soul.
Great scoot.
We agree.
Ride whatever floats your boat, be boring if we all rode the same, no banter, Vespa for me though, Heritage..❤
These are prone to rust too. Especialy under the floorboards.
Biggest problem is lead batteries can spit as they vent, and the battery is stored under the floor. There is now a plastic battery box inside the metal frame, but you can just swap to a lithium battery for peace of mind.
Nice bike just wish they were a lot smaller more like the older ones.
Fab colour 🥰
I would buy the Vespa.
Snot yellow color? lol 😂. I’m wondering if the Xmax Yamaha is better than this?
The only thing with Vespa is when you go highway at high speed the fuel distance drops so tremendous that it has about 100km less in a full tank distance…
Not my experience…. My GTS used 3.3 litres per 100kmh even at 100kph all day on long trips in rural areas.
Very good review
I always loved the look of a vespa, especially in red
Then I looked at the price and it just baffled me. It was always more expensive than a friggin forza 125/300/350. And ppl already were saying that the forza line was expensive
Put smaller fuel tanks, worse fuel mileage, less reliability on top and i never made sense. Then again, its THE vespa. Nobody bats an eye on a forza 125. But ppl will compliment a nice vespa
Tire changes are very easy though
Thanks for the comment!
My wife just bought a Primavera 125cc and it was cheaper than Forza 125. But this GTS SS 300 is definitely more expensive than Forza 350, ADV 350, XMAX 300 and it costs almost the same amount of money as Burgman 400 or Peugeot XP400...
A few misses by Vespa, though: exhaust is much hotter, post-ride, compared to Forza; missing backlights on the control switches.
Vespa or Lambretta? Or is it a case of paying for the Italian brand names over substance? I love the old 60's scooters, so I'm more inclined to seek an original if I was looking for a true Vespa/Lambretta. If you use their configurator, things start to add up and VERY quickly you've got a £8-9k price to pay to get that authentic look.
Thanks for the comment Adam!
23.8 bhp from 300 cc? Seems like not much power from a lot of cc, unlike my mate's PK 150, which is putting out more power at only 145 cc.
278cc but they call it a GTS300. Torque will be very different on a 4 stroke bike vs 2 stroke though.
I ride a 2010 GTS 300 snd love it. I need the speed from the 300! ❤
5,950 pounds? 🤯 There's no way it's that heavy. 😂
Are you stupid?
In Rome and Milan they all ride either a Honda SH or a Piaggio big wheel model cause the Vespa is bad at dealing with bad roads
Excellent 😊
Thank you!
I had a 1969 Lammy gp. Never again would I have a trad scooter. Gimme a Japanese maxi any day.
Looks good,but not being able to store a full-face helmet under the seat is an instant Fail for me.
Nice machine.
Front tyre looks like it's fitted wrong way round.
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For that money I'm having the Honda ADV350 scooter any day of the week.
No dout about it!
ADV350 would be much cheaper. My wife bought Vespa Primavera 125cc and it was much cheaper than Forza 125 and XMAX 125, but GTS 300 cost almost the same as Burgman 400 or Peugeot XP400...
In Switzerland, it's actually cheaper than the Japanese competition....
278cc for as much as it cost one would think you could get a real 300cc motor! But it is Vespa and they think that it is ok to call 278 a 300, I call it all a lie. Not worth the money.
U turn of traction control, when u go uphill on macedam. If u dont turn it off, u cant go uphill.
This is the best colour not sure what ur on about
Good review. Thanks.
I had one for a while and liked it. Then told by retired dealer that he had known them fail their first mot because of rust. I got rid of it before its first mot.
Plus points include great classic styling and surprisingly easy access to battery. I now have an SH300 which really beats it hands down. Bigger tank (I think) better mpg (22 mpl ), bigger wheels with much better handling and generally better build quality imo. Also gets up to motorway speeds very easily. However you just have to just accept the looks.
Thanks for the insight Ian!
Makes no sense - EVERY Vespa rusts so much it fails the first MOT? Don’t believe it.
@@jeffs2485he didn’t say every and they do rust
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They’re smaller than something like a XMax. I could never get a Yamaha down the side of my house and turn it around.
Imagine paying close to £6000 for a scooter! :D
They rust so quickly the underbelly has virtually no protection from the uk weather... The oil filter can get punctured easily and it's not good value for money..... Nice bike for summer on the Italian Riviera but hopeless for the uk
Thanks for the info!
Had mine 18 years. It's spot on . Careful of rust underneath, and watch the oil.
You can carry much more luggage on a GTS than a plastic scooter, so it’s far better for 2-up touring.
Admittedly it’s a superb ride, but it’s still ugly from certain angles . The side profile I just can’t appreciate. Be happy to own one but they are heavy imo . Better investment than a royal alloy which does look better but it’s not a Vespa with the heritage but some Taiwanese make which depreciate in value dramatically.
12" wheels look too big. The creek is the plastic bin under the seat.
Scooters are so fun, people are afraid of them so they don't figure it out.
It should be illegal to sell a brand new motor vehicle in the UK with a kph speedometer. Does anybody know why the UK have to put up with this when the USA have mph Speedo's and always have,view on a robot vespa video. I recently asked a Piaggio dealer and he wasn't aware vespa made one for other countries!!
You all in the UK want to be different right ? Then stop complaining......geeez....... you want to ride on the wrong side of the road? You want miles ? You all love Jimmy Saville, Prince Andrew and adore Camilla? The rest of Europe .......does not !
@@pleun315 you forgot to mention we're all really happy not to be in the EU anymore 😀
It is illegal to not have mph showing. This Vespa has got both numbers shown on the dash. Kph in white, mph in red.
@@AdventureByJake I know but the larger numbers on the speedometer in the UK are kilometres, with the smaller being mph which isn't the case in the USA
Again, I really think that Vespa is a nice brand and all, but they really are a bit full of themselves. The premium price really isn’t worth it considering the incredible quality of equivalent products from other brands…
That thing is almost 8000 here in the states, and no I wouldn't pay that for such a dated design. Although I do wanna see what all the hype is about.
That seat is not leather.
How is it this "much' fun, I think you mean?
Turning signals suck badly the worst out of all 8 of my scooters which are wayyyy cheaper than my Vespa.
Are you sure that seat is real leather? If it is it will be horribly absorbent when it rains and stay wet forever!!
girl: "motorcyclists take themselves too seriously!"
me: *shows up on this* "What was that? I couldn't hear you over the sound of my stonking 26Nm of torque."
The girl is right. Scooterists are happy. Motorcyclists, for the most part, are either angry or have resting bitter beer face.
@@mig50cc maybe to start with but after enough near-death experiences scooterists are just as miserable as the rest of us two-wheeled enthusiasts/commuters/whatever you want to call it.
Vespas are great, until the break down.
Been on club rides for years and no modern Vespa has ever broken down even on 5 day trips…
Nah! Vespa is worth the price😊
Nice bike but overpriced imho.
Motorcycle newb reviews a Vespa
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