I bought a used Vespa GTS 300 a couple of years ago from A&D motorcycles and I can honestly say that I love it and have never regretted buying it. I've been a biker for nearly 50 years and got into scooters (as well) nearly 30 years ago. I have owned the big superscooters from Yamaha and Suzuki(which have handbrakes) but find the Vespa to be more compact and lighter whilst giving away very little in performance. My only gripe about the Vespa is that the main text speedo is in KM/H with MPH in small font. Fuel consumption is excellent and it has enough go to undertake long journeys. Storage underseat is good and with a bag on the rear rack I can get enough stuff for a week away. There is a very active owners club and lots of scooter clubs throughout the UK (and world) that host events. My solution for sat nav is a Beeline moto 2 which is very neat and heated gloves overcomes cold fingers! although you can fit heated grips. The accessory catalogue is vast enabling you to really customise the scooter for your own needs and style. I still have my Royal Enfields and use them in conjunction with the Vespa so I have the best of both worlds
Can j ask whereabouts in North Wales you are in this video? Planning on getting myself a Vespa when the 310 version comes out, so long as they make it in white!
I agree with the handbrake thing, that's the issue I have with all scooters when parking. If a bike is fun to ride then you're home and dry! It's something different to what many others go for, I think the brand should do more to push themselves out there. Good watch for anyone thinking of a vespa. I heard all vespas come with a few Quadaphina dvd, is that true? 😂
Comprehensive review, good to see you're getting on with the Vespa. 👍👍
I bought a used Vespa GTS 300 a couple of years ago from A&D motorcycles and I can honestly say that I love it and have never regretted buying it. I've been a biker for nearly 50 years and got into scooters (as well) nearly 30 years ago. I have owned the big superscooters from Yamaha and Suzuki(which have handbrakes) but find the Vespa to be more compact and lighter whilst giving away very little in performance. My only gripe about the Vespa is that the main text speedo is in KM/H with MPH in small font. Fuel consumption is excellent and it has enough go to undertake long journeys. Storage underseat is good and with a bag on the rear rack I can get enough stuff for a week away. There is a very active owners club and lots of scooter clubs throughout the UK (and world) that host events. My solution for sat nav is a Beeline moto 2 which is very neat and heated gloves overcomes cold fingers! although you can fit heated grips. The accessory catalogue is vast enabling you to really customise the scooter for your own needs and style. I still have my Royal Enfields and use them in conjunction with the Vespa so I have the best of both worlds
Can j ask whereabouts in North Wales you are in this video?
Planning on getting myself a Vespa when the 310 version comes out, so long as they make it in white!
I agree with the handbrake thing, that's the issue I have with all scooters when parking.
If a bike is fun to ride then you're home and dry!
It's something different to what many others go for, I think the brand should do more to push themselves out there.
Good watch for anyone thinking of a vespa.
I heard all vespas come with a few Quadaphina dvd, is that true? 😂