I really wish Vespa would return to making 200cc scooters. The GTS scooters are bloated, ugly and ridiculously expensive. A 150cc is okay, but a 200 in a Sprint body which can go up to 70mph is much more usable in a wide range of situations. If you want a 50cc, buy a cheaper Taiwan scooter. Vespas are overpriced... to spend that much money on such a low powered scoot is a joke.
I found a Vespa Sprint 2T that's from 2015 and looks like new in the photos he sent me. Originally a 50 cc, it's been upgraded to a 70 cc engine. Is it worth $2400? Or should I buy a cheap bicycle or ciao Piaggio moped for now, just to get around town this Summer and save up for a motorcycle license costing $3500, then invest in a real Vespa 300 cc or motorcycle instead? I'm wondering about the value for money and if the 70 cc upgrade offers significant advantages over the 50 cc. What are your thoughts on starting out with 70 cc? I'd appreciate your advice so I don't end up regretting a second-hand Vespa purchase online. Thanks for your insights!
Thanks for the comparison.. I am fairly tall 6' 3".. and REALLY prefer a smooth comfy ride. Are the shocks and seats the same on each? I like a nice fully padded seat for extra comfort. Also, for my larger frame.. Would a Vespa work better or would a Piaggio (like a Liberty) work better? Thanks so much..
@@briand_1 I never got one.. had a hard time finding one that fit me and was comfy.. Kinda gave up.. Maybe I will get in the mood and buy another one someday... I do miss riding sometimes.. Not sure what I would get.. I wish you good luck on your search.
I do miss the two stroke days. Maybe they will find a solution to at least bring back the 2t 50cc's. Modding those old 2t vespas would make a great video. One would thought that you have that culture in the US too?
There’s definitely some niche community’s still hanging on to the classic Vespas. We still love em and stock thousands of parts for them, that’s how we started this business. Unfortunately the emissions regulations, especially here in California, will probably never allow new two stoke scooters again. For now we can keep wrenching on our basket cases and garage queens and reminisce about the old days. haha!
Hi Robot - is there a similar cdi mod available for the 150 (as per 50cc) to boost performance.? Just wondering how tuneable it is. Back in the 80s I tuned up my P150 with a Polini barrel and piston and an Amiil carb. It went like stink!!
I have a 2020 150 Prima, is the Akrapovic a wise investment in itself? Or is there other pieces to get more performance out of my Vespa? Trying to take the prima on some backroad adventures
We’ve got a wide selection of performance parts to choose from. Ranging from simple bolt on items to more involved parts like cylinder kits etc. The Akrapovic exhaust would be a nice easy bolt on mod that’ll give you a little bit of boost. Next step would be a variator kit and upgear kit for your longer rides. www.scooterwest.com/modern-vespa/performance.html Thanks for the support!
I'd never buy anything but a 50cc scooter, laws and insurance are much more lenient with them and they get much better mpg. If I wanted to go fast I'd get a motorcycle.
I really wish Vespa would return to making 200cc scooters. The GTS scooters are bloated, ugly and ridiculously expensive. A 150cc is okay, but a 200 in a Sprint body which can go up to 70mph is much more usable in a wide range of situations.
If you want a 50cc, buy a cheaper Taiwan scooter. Vespas are overpriced... to spend that much money on such a low powered scoot is a joke.
yeah for the GTS price you can get a 500-750cc motorcycle
I found a Vespa Sprint 2T that's from 2015 and looks like new in the photos he sent me. Originally a 50 cc, it's been upgraded to a 70 cc engine. Is it worth $2400? Or should I buy a cheap bicycle or ciao Piaggio moped for now, just to get around town this Summer and save up for a motorcycle license costing $3500, then invest in a real Vespa 300 cc or motorcycle instead? I'm wondering about the value for money and if the 70 cc upgrade offers significant advantages over the 50 cc. What are your thoughts on starting out with 70 cc?
I'd appreciate your advice so I don't end up regretting a second-hand Vespa purchase online. Thanks for your insights!
Thanks for that FYI! 😊
A hundred CCs.
Oh yeah? Show your math!
Just got my self the 2021 Vespa primavera 150
I would go for the 150cc every time...thanks 🤖
Good choice!
Hello so just to clarify the 50cc can do 45 mph that’s really good. Would love to pop in the shop
Good information Robot
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for the comparison.. I am fairly tall 6' 3".. and REALLY prefer a smooth comfy ride. Are the shocks and seats the same on each? I like a nice fully padded seat for extra comfort. Also, for my larger frame.. Would a Vespa work better or would a Piaggio (like a Liberty) work better? Thanks so much..
Did you end up getting a scooter? If so what did you get and do you like it? I’m roughly the same build
@@briand_1 I never got one.. had a hard time finding one that fit me and was comfy.. Kinda gave up.. Maybe I will get in the mood and buy another one someday... I do miss riding sometimes.. Not sure what I would get.. I wish you good luck on your search.
50cc for me just fitted to my height 4'11.if only I knew vespa has 50cc .i rather but it than ny vespa LX now
Vespa everywhere? Nah! Japanese Scooters are everywhere
More reliable also!
I do miss the two stroke days. Maybe they will find a solution to at least bring back the 2t 50cc's. Modding those old 2t vespas would make a great video. One would thought that you have that culture in the US too?
EikkaKeikka we do but it isn’t as big as it use to be in the late ‘80s to late ‘90s
There’s definitely some niche community’s still hanging on to the classic Vespas. We still love em and stock thousands of parts for them, that’s how we started this business. Unfortunately the emissions regulations, especially here in California, will probably never allow new two stoke scooters again. For now we can keep wrenching on our basket cases and garage queens and reminisce about the old days. haha!
@@VespaMotorsport Aren't the Genuine/PGO Buddy 50s still legal in California?
Thanks Robot, very much likeing the 50cc Touring
Glad you like it, stay tuned for the next video of it in action...
I'm 260lbs, too much for a Vespa 50?
Hi,
Vespa Primavera 150 Sport Wrench icon light how to close ?
This is my dream motorcycle vespa 300cc or 150cc but so very expensive 😉
Good choice
Super i like vespa 150cc but its to expensive i have no money to get that vespa 150cc or 300cc😪😪
Hi Robot - is there a similar cdi mod available for the 150 (as per 50cc) to boost performance.? Just wondering how tuneable it is. Back in the 80s I tuned up my P150 with a Polini barrel and piston and an Amiil carb. It went like stink!!
Vespa Pakistan main available hae?
Abdul Rasheed
Yes, it's available in pakistan... I own a beautiful vespa primavera 2019 model here in Islamabad!!!
Is there a gts 150 in the USA now?
I have a 2020 150 Prima, is the Akrapovic a wise investment in itself? Or is there other pieces to get more performance out of my Vespa? Trying to take the prima on some backroad adventures
We’ve got a wide selection of performance parts to choose from. Ranging from simple bolt on items to more involved parts like cylinder kits etc. The Akrapovic exhaust would be a nice easy bolt on mod that’ll give you a little bit of boost. Next step would be a variator kit and upgear kit for your longer rides. www.scooterwest.com/modern-vespa/performance.html
Thanks for the support!
Vespa Motorsport Thanks!
@@VespaMotorsport ,
PCX 150 cc 2 valves
NMax 155 cc 4 valves
Great informative review.
Thanks for watching!
Never buy a 50cc scooter
I'd never buy anything but a 50cc scooter, laws and insurance are much more lenient with them and they get much better mpg. If I wanted to go fast I'd get a motorcycle.
Are you open during corona times?
By appointment only. Thanks!
Do you sell the 125 cc
We only get the 150cc here in the USA.
Team 150cc 👌
I wanna ride a ruckus to Cabo
We’ll join you
Robot is a good man.