New to your channel and new to the scooter world. I rode motorcycles for over 60 years. Switched to a 2021 Vespa GTS 300 Touring less than a month ago. Like you, I just fell in love with the Vespa. Thanks for the great video!!
Great video. I have the GTS 300 HPE Supertech and have just completed a 1,500 km tour of the north Island of New Zealand. There were fantastic backroads as well as motorways to contend with and no problem at all with the 12" wheels. It felt stable and safe and I could easily cruise at 100-120kph....so, don't worry on that issue. I had a rack and a pretty big bag strapped to the back too. It makes a brilliant touring machine.
Glad you like the Vespa. As a senior citizen, I am unable to wrestle a motorcycle, so scooters are the answer. Ten years ago, I got a deal on a used Honda 150i, and I love it! Smooth ride, very maneuverable, fuel-injected, liquid-cooled engine and auto tranny. Oh, it’s made in Italy! Safe riding!
As a newbie deciding whether to go for a Primavera or GTS, the weight concerned as I'm not very tall and haven't got my license yet so I haven't ridden one. But you've put my mind at ease mentioning that sitting on a bike at the dealer and riding is completely different.
I've got a Yamaha Smax (155cc scooter). It's surprisingly freeway capable for how small it is, and I've taken many multi hour trips on it. 11k miles later, still loving the bike. I've got a Burgman 650 for the bigger trips now, but the Smax never disappoints for its utility, speed capability, and ease of riding.
Having taken a number of long trips, the 2.4 gallon tank is about perfect, because it makes you take a break every 1.5 hours or so. Those breaks are important for maintaining focus. I carry a 1 liter camping fuel bottle full of gas. I put fuel stabilizer in the gas, and just put it under the seat and forget about it. On two occasions I couldn’t find a gas station when I needed it, and that 1 liter of gas was enough to keep me going long enough to re-fuel.
I have a 300 supertech and up graded to a 13 inch wheel with a new speed sensor. The best upgrade you can do. Comfort, steering, lean angles are so much better. Top end also is much better.
I can't wait to get this! My car lease ends mid-December '23, and I live in Southern California, where the weather is super conducive to 2-wheel transportation. Plus, lane splitting is legal, which is a HUGE luxury for dealing with our gridlock. And HOV access. I can't really see a downside. I've just never ridden a scooter or motorcycle, so I'm nervous - and that's why I love your channel! I feel better about this all the time, and appreciate your videos!
Love this video! My bike is the same year racing green version of this model. When I heard your comment about you forgetting to cancel the turn signal, the mod that fixes that problem is the SignalMinder SM-2. I'm sure Scooterwest has them. It is an auto cancelling unit for the turn signal as well as giving you four way running lights and light flashing when the brake is applied. You have to modify the turn signal switch which is an easy mod, or Scooterwest will sell you a switch that is already modified to a momentary switch. I have it on my Racing Sixties and I love it. For storage for your helmet, just get the color matched top box that is made for that bike. Finally, for this bike the modified ABS sensor tone wheel is a must. The stock HPE's are speed limited and come from the factory with an inherent speedo error. The after market tone wheel simply replaces the stock one on the rear wheel, eliminates the speedo error and gives you 6 MPH more top end. Your Bianco White Racing Sixties is the bomb straight up!
Whoa! Thank you for the helpful information!! I never even thought to look into an option for turning off the turn signals. I thought it was just an accepted motorcycle thing I was supposed to just get used to! I still haven't bought a top box! I have my eye on a slick Givi one for going camping, though. I just haven't been prepared to fork over the cash just yet!
I’m sure people have told you this but the answer to your problem is getting a top case for the back of your bike. I had one on my 150 mL Piaggio scooter and it made a huge difference with storage. Easily took my full-size helmet. Especially great if you’re planning trips on your Vespa.
The new maxi scooters are very difficult to find, I was lucky to get the 2022 Suzuki Burgman 200, it’s a fantastic scooter with decent freeway speed. I was thinking about getting a Vespa 300 but the lighter weight and the smaller wheels were all concerns when traveling on the freeway, then there’s the cost. You have to be careful when considering a scooter for freeway travel, a big engine does not automatically equal safety. Also, due to speed limiters the Vespa 300 has a top speed of 85mph. I reached 75 on my Burgman 200, that’s all I attempted, it was very stable too.
Congrats! Regarding opening the glove box, I don't know if this is something they have changed over the years, but I have a 2014 GTS and I don't have to have the key in the ignition to open the glove box. I can just push inward on the entire ignition mechanism with my finger and the glove box will open (as long as it's not in the "locked" position). Give it a try. And you're absolutely right, the underseat storage really should fit a full face helmet, especially for the size. The underseat on my teensy 2002 Yamaha Vino 50 fit a full face fercripessake! When you're ready to fork out even more ridiculous money for accessories, the large top case does comfortably fit a full face (mine has room left over for gloves , a cover, and a light rain jacket). And if you decide to go that route, I recommend removing the lock from the top case and taking it to a locksmith to have it rey-keyed so the ignition key will open it. It's definitely worth the $10. It'll save you having to carry around 2 keys for the next ten years.
Same here, no fob on my 06 Gt200, I can start the engine with kickstand down....and glove box opens always unless u lock the handlebars , them it defeats the seat po0 button too.
Idk which year exactly it changed, but I remember not needing the key to open the glovebox on an older model, and now yes, I need to use the key. There are more key positions too compared to earlier GTS's
we are in the u k . i am 73 and my wife 71. we both ride vespas.ihave bright red 300 gts 2020. my wife a dark blue metalic primavera. we ride most days usually together. we have pactalk intercoms which are clear up to 1 mile between us. we have had two wheels all our life.we live in the countryside and this is living the dream at our age. your super 60s looks lovely.
Vespas are beautiful machines! I had a 300GT that I loved but eventually traded it for a Kymco X-Town 300i. (Which I also love!) But if you talk style, you cannot beat an Italian scooter!)
What a beutiful scooter. I test rode the Racing Sixties version of the GTS300 back in 2020 and fall in love with it ever since. Extremely smooth ride and not torquey at launch.
The GTS is a great bike, solid and stable at any speed. Nimble in the city. I consider my GTS a platform more than a scooter. Solid ride. Ride one and you will know exactly why the GTS is the best ride.
This is the crème de la crème of scooters. I'm still saving my lunch money, so I can buy one someday. Congratulations Scooter Newbie, that is one beautiful Vespa GTS 300. Ride safe.
Once many years ago I had a lambretta GP 200 in 1971 great fun, my farther bought a vespa125 but wasn't happy with it ,but in those days they were a completely different machine the motor was hung on the side and the spare wheel under the opposite side cover counter balanced it. Any way my dad came back with a Lambert 125cc your scooter looks very smart ,and I'm sure it handles fine.best of luck
Hi Renee, just wanted to thank you for your videos and all the good tips and information you’re giving to new scooter riders. Because of all the good tips and information you have given I went and bought a Vespa Primavera 150cc ie. I do own a motorcycle but the reason I decided to buy a scooter was because all I do is go to the supermarket, the beach 🏖 , D&D, etc plus I wanna save money on gas. The reason I went with a 150cc was because I don’t have to go on the highway and we’re I live traffic speed os about 45-50 mph. Thank you again for your great videos.
Way to go, Tony! Thrilled that you joined the scooter club! I know what you mean- zipping around town on a scooter is simple & fun. 150 is a sweet spot, so I can’t wait to hear how your rides go!
If you’ve ever ridden away with the side stand down, you’ll discover it on your first left turn, just before you hit the pavement. Also the click sound on the Buddy scooters is terrific because leaving your turn signal on accidentally ( super easy with no audible feedback) is really dangerous because it can encourage other drivers to pull out in front of you, potentially leading to a crash. It’s amazing how many motorcycle review videos show the rider going straight down the road with his or her turn signal on. Both the side stand kill switch and blinker clicks actually can save you from a crash. I know this from many years of riding motorcycles that had neither. That’s an awesome looking Vespa!
She is good looking, the gold rims, the white & black, I really like it. And I drive a GTS Notte myself. Bought it in 2019, to commute and for joy rides, did 12000km so far and looking forward for every next ride. And yes, I explored some beautifull back roads since then, would have missed all those in my car on the autobahn. Enjoy your ride!
Thanks for the great video! I just started cruising for info on scooters, mopeds, etc and I really appreciate a woman’s perspective. Looking forward to watching an update when you’ve been riding the 300 for a few months!
Appreciate the kind words! I still love the 300, but I've been thinking about key things to include in an update these days. It's swirling in my head, so please let me know if you have anything you're particularly curious about as I'm getting my thoughts together.
I think you look great on it. Love the color scheme with the red stripes. Vespa makes a cool matching vintage 60’s helmet to go with that scooter perfectly. Ride it!! Enjoy it !! I’m looking to buy one soon, can’t make my mind up on the 4 300 options…
Woo-Hoo! I watch this because I myself bought a brandnew Sprint 125 racing sixties in green the other day and later today I will pick it up and i am soo exited!
Last year I sold my Kawasaki Versys motorcycle and bought a Kymco AK550i scooter. I live in a metro area and scooters make so much more sense. The AK550i comes with 15" wheels front and back.
Nice looking scoot! I have a couple zumas and a burgman 650. I put zip ties on all of my side stand kill switches. If you start riding with it down it will kick the side stand up as soon as you lean to the left. I also just did a 1200 mile iron butt ride on my zuma 125. Went from Dallas - Oklahoma- Kansas- Colorado - New Mexico and home in 32 hours. It was awesome!
@@ScooterNewbie yes and no. I’ve done several iron butt rides on my goldwing and that’s easy. I just wanted to see if I could do it on a scooter for bragging rights and it wasn’t easy. I literally ate and refueled while riding. Only 5 stops for bathroom and gas. Best part was how much of the scenery you can actually take in and the hundreds of stars I could see at night 😃
Um. I can’t imagine any of that situation! Night riding for long periods. Eating while riding. Wait….refueling?! You get the medal for intensity this week!
Beautiful scoot! I love my Vespa. I have a Racing Sixties Sprint in the green/yellow color scheme. I now have 3 scooters in my garage, and I did not set out on purchasing my Vespa, but it was a great deal (impulse buy) and I’ve always wanted a Vespa. Certainly don’t regret it. The Sprint is plenty powerful for me, and such a smooth fun ride!
@@ScooterNewbie, I do know what you mean about the scooter stress. Scooters are a habit forming hobby. Never thought I’d own 3!! Fortunately I do ride all of them. I have basically a small, medium and large in terms of size. I’m only 5’4”, so I’m kind of on my tippy toes with the Vespa. My ‘small” scooter is a 50cc, 4-stroke Honda Metropolitan, medium is a Buddy 170i Italia, and “large” is the Vespa Sprint racing sixties. Happy scootering! 😉🛵
@@rananamc I added all Led lights-front and rear turn signals. Swapping all the crime with black trim, new radiator grills, black racks vs chrome, red accessories. Small fly screen. I’ll try to upload a picture
I just bought a GTS similar to yours. It is great! Re the ASR light always being on… The ASR icon is displayed when the traction control is turned off. The traction control should be activated (icon off) when you start the scooter/ If your ASR icon is on all the time as you say the most likely explanation is that the ASR calibration procedure was not completed correctly. The manual has the procedure for calibrating the ASR to make it work correctly.
I had the same problem with the GTS I got 3 weeks ago. Took it to the dealer today for the 600 mile initial service and they did the calibration. Now the ASR indicator is off except when I turn ASR off, then the ASR indicator appears. It resets to ON (no ASR light) next time I start the bike; the ASR indicator should disappear when the ABS light stops blinking.
Great choice...once you go Vespa you can't go back! Do get a rear chrome protection bar to ensure your body doesn't get thrashed in the event of an (unlikely but still possible) fall!
I’m in my late 50’s and rode motorcycles all my life , only getting a scooter three years ago and went everywhere on it, and loved it. Lots of motorway miles without a problem.Sadly it was stolen last week so I’m watching this with joy for your lovely scooter and sadness my gts 300 touring called Vilma is being tortured by some spotty youth stealing laptops somewhere. Enjoy your beautiful ride!
Some years ago I bought a used 2014 Vespa 300 GTV for my CA house. Very fun scooter, but is not really happy above an “indicated” 70mph. I had a windshield made for the Vespa which makes it more comfortable at high speed. For my TX house I bought a new out of the box 2018 Suzuki 650 Burgman Executive a year ago (they quit importing them for some reason in 2018). The Burgman’s CVT is not a smooth as the Vespa’s, but it is much more competent at high speeds. There is a “Scootroute” app for your phone that will give you routes that avoid freeways which is pretty cool.
I am almost sad that I didn't get into scooters before I missed the chance to see a 650 Burgman! I keep hoping to see one in the wild, so I'll be keeping an eye out for ya! :) I will check out the app, too!
As far as the turn signal not making any noise. I see that as a major safety concern. Personally, I definitely want to be able to hear my turn signal. Especially if I have to manually turn it off. I rode bikes for years from Bergmans to Honda 1100s . Many times they were my only means of transportation for years at a time. I don't know how many stories I've heard. And on the odd occasion, experienced it myself. When a rider leaves his turn signal on. Every car pulling out of a side road or parking lot. Looks and sees a rider coming but looks like they are going to turn in to the parking lot or down the side road they are turning out of. So many people say, "They looked right at me and turned out in front of me anyway!" Sometimes that happens because the driver thinks the rider is going to turn. You can even test this out while driving your car and see how many people will just assume you're turning and jump right out in front of you. Noisy turn signals save lives.
wow dave if turn signal noise is a must how 'bout making a visual look a priority?. i wear a full face helmet and can't hear a click anyway. but yea, i always hit the blinker off button all the time doing a driving check list in route. my "right -away" on cycles is not a good thought to began with, clicking blinkers or not,
Two additional points to address your points: (1) NEVER use the small side kickstand...not stable enough; (2) get a TOP CASE: provides solution for storing your helmet
I have a 2010 GTS 300 ie Super. LOVE IT! Get the Vespa tall windshield and the really nice back rack and storage box. Expensive? Yes. Worth it? YES!. Hit that freeway and gas on it. I ride mine on the freeway often. Cruise at 65/70 MPH easily. I would love to have the Green/Gold Racing 60's 300.
Well done. Excellent video. Checked all the boxes thank you. Just had my Vespa sprint 150 racing 60s in white delivered yesterday October 1, 2021. Let the fun begin. 👍
Congratulations! By coincidence, I bought the exact same scooter on the exact same day you did! 10/15/2021. Unfortunately, it wouldn't start when I went to pick it up (Brand new from the dealership in Las Vegas) and I am waiting for the fuel pump tp be replaced. can't wait to get it running and start some new adventures. Thanks for you video!
I am so sorry to hear you’re having to wait!! I hope they can get you on the road quickly because I imagine you have lots of options around Vegas for exploring on your new Vespa! If you name your scooter, I’d love to hear it!
@@ScooterNewbie Thank you! I’m hoping this is just a one and done anomaly. I’ve wanted a Vespa for years and the Racing Sixty looks amazing. I have a name in mind but ill keep it a secret till I can get it on the road and make sure the name fits. :-) be safe and have a great weekend!
@@ScooterNewbie Hey! Merry Christmas! I picked the perfect name for my Racing Sixties! You should know I’m kind of a Star Trek Dork. So to blend the Italian heritage of my scooter with my dork don, I’ve named my scooter “Galileo” after the shuttle craft from the old television series!
Woohoo! I have the gts supertech and i absolutely love it! I agree with everything you said. Wish the helmet could fit under the seat. Ride safely my friend!
@@ScooterNewbie i love it! im sure it runs the same as your vespa. To be honest the tech side of it is ok. I hardly use the app and i dont really listen to music when i ride. other than that its gorgeous! a head turner really!
I've lived in Houston and rode motorcycles and I could not imagine riding a Vespa on a Houston Freeway.... that seems like a Kamikaze trip... best rides ahead.
The unibody construction of Vespas has pluses and minuses. When you get a dent on your scooter (notice I didn't say 'if') unibody scooters are way more difficult and expensive to repair. To the point where many people with modern Vespas never repair dents. My other issue with Vespas is with having to lift the seat to fill it with gas. I'm a big fan of going camping on my scooter (which is a blast), and that gassing up arrangement makes it infinitely more difficult to pack. A last point I would say is... if you really need to ride on freeways to commute, don't get a Vespa, even a 300 GTS. 12" tires are just not great over 60mph. Get a Burgman or a Piaggio BV 350/400. Vespas are great scooters but not for everyone and not for every use.
@@ScooterNewbie thanks. It really is cool looking. I almost got the SuperTech but the color scheme wasn’t as clean as the super sixties.do you know the story behind it? Pretty cool.
Wow! It’s beautiful! I’m buying a scooter soon but I’ll first a “cheap” one to see if I use it as much as I plan, if I do then I’ll consider to get this one.
Congrats to you, too! You’re braver than I am, but I’m getting closer to inching on a highway… well, maybe I won’t inch. 😂 Did you have another scooter before your 300?
@@ScooterNewbie no this is my first scooter. I’m coming from a Ducati 1200cc Multistrada Enduro. Much bigger bike and have a year experience driving from Texas all the way to Argentina. My Ducati needs some work so I’m scooting around the Vespa for the time being. Awesome fun ride. I ride around in shorts, gloves, and glasses. It’s absolute bliss ❤️🛵🏍.
For your frame type and height a Sprint or Primavera would have been a better fit, but that's just me. They both have almost as much grunt and can reach close to similar speed of the GTS. I own a GTS and am 6.5', my wife rides Sprint S which is plenty for her.
Agree. I am a lady of similar stature and ended up with Primavera after trying GTS 125/300 and others. The power difference between 150 and 300 (278cc) isn't that noticeable when on the scooter, riding.
Disagree. I have 4. An S150, a GT200, a GTS250 (heavily modded), and a GTS300. My 5’4” 120# wife rides the GT. It’s perfect for her. We routinely get on the freeway and there’s a huge difference trying that on the 150. There is no comparison in speed. The 150 is lucky to keep pace at freeway speeds and the bigger bikes, well, it’s funny to see peoples faces in cars when a scooter passes them :)
Thanks for the review and congratulations on the 2 wheels upgrade. I get people like the cute Vespa look but I find these negatives you mentioned very big issues. Small fuel capacity and not enough storage capacity under the seat sux. The retro style means you have no upper body wind deflection like on more modern designs. Give me more go, more safety, more features, more stability with bigger tyres for less $ anytime with other maxi scooters...retro designs have many drawbacks imo
I know this is from about a year ago, but I'm practically sold on the GTS 300 based on your review! I was looking at the Kymco AK 550 and the BMW C400GT, but they violate a couple of my main rules for vehicles - can't find any information about them, no visible user/driver community, no visible history and no/very scant visible dealership/parts support. Anyway, hope to see an update on your experience with yours! Great review!
I keep meaning to get the updates published! Tldr: Vespa- perfect still & happy with it. AK550- 1 warranty service issue & 1 wear & tear (forks leaking) issue. And Rich semi-regrets buying it.
@@ScooterNewbie No worries at all! For what it's worth, when I went to check out the GTS 300, I actually ended up getting a Piaggio Beverly 400 instead. Mainly because it has more power and is better suited to the highway, but also because it has a remarkably comfortable seat - it's also strangely less expensive than the Vespa too. It is a bit bigger and taller than the Vespa and more beasty around town. But those are ok compromises for me. I may eventually do a video review of it on my fledgling UA-cam channel.....
I had a Piaggio XEvo 250ie 2005 or 2006 (I can't remember). It was my first middle size automatic scooter. It had a damned ugly butt! LOL BUT what an amazingly practical and sensible daily/commuting vehicle! On top it had impeccable road manners and didn't shy away from any highway competition! With excellent performance for it's size! All inline with an awesome fuel consumption. Due to i.e. Euro 3 engine, I think it was EU3! Remote control to open the luggage compartment. Onboard computer with real fuel calculation, etc. Resuming except for the fact it had no "charisma"! It was everything that a Vespa 250ie can be, but with several improvements and more practical aspects! All in all sold me the Piaggio bug! To this day I only tend to repeat two brands, Piaggio and Honda! ;-)
I ride a Vespa 150 sprint, 2018, WHITE. I REGRET not buying a GtS 300! Would have LIKED to take road trip, 150 is great for CITY riding, but! Not ENOUGH horsepower for the highway. Enjoy your scooter, MAX WORLD WINS 🛵🛵🛵🛵🛵🛵🛵🛵🛵👍⚘🌻
I have been torn between the gts and the sprint 150. I have test ridden both and was shocked at how comfortable they are. I do ride a big bagger, but want to do the scooter cannonball. I have been scooter shopping for 2 years…
I test drove the Piaggio BV350 and the Vespa GTS 300 hpe. The BV350 was a better bike certainly for the money. The Vespa brought a big smile on my face. So I bought it 😄
I had a 2006 Vespa 250 gts. It was fun for the five years I owned it. However you better learn how to do the maintenance yourself because you’ll be spending an arm and leg at the dealership. Check out what they charge for a complete service or just roller replacement. $$$.
A good motorcycle would be a Honda NC750X with DCT (automatic transmission) it is a lot more expensive than a vespa but you can ride one at your height and it is very good for the highway.
I'm from France so there's a way bigger market scooters here but I encountered the same issue as you did. Being that if you want anything bigger than a 125cc you'll get into the maxi scooter category with the like of Yamaha Tmax, Honda Forza 750 and BMW C650 which are all land yacht compared to a traditional scooter like a Vespa. Personally I have no interest in these and the Vespa 300 is appealing because it stands out without any competition. And you're absolutely right about having a rough idea about what you want to achieve with your next purchase. Personally I already have a Rebel 500 and I'm looking for a second smaller 2 wheeler like a scooter or a Honda Dax.
If you want to bake your helmet put it under the seat. That compartment gets very hot. I did put reflective material on the underside, but still not interested in putting on a hot helmet (I'm in Florida).
Holy $7,000 batman! That's a lot for a scooter. But it is the flagship of the premier scooter brand so i get it. You are right, Honda should really make a CVT/Auto transmission for the Rebel 500.
This is a really nice vid. This video helped push me over the edge to buy a second GTS 300! I just bought the same exact model! A White GTS 300 Racing 60s!! Love it!!! 🙏
My 2006 Grandtourismo GT200 is the same as yours size wise and chassis. It's MUCH larger and more stable feeling that my 150cc 2018 Primavera. Always go large frame if u want a ccomfortable city bike or touring bike. And yes I always leave my signal on whilst riding lol..vespa needs a better directional signal. Use the rain cover and YES Your. Helmet will fit in under seat storage....play Legos with it and it will fit. 12 inch wheels r perfect for interstate travel.....11inch r the suicide wheels lol, backroads r always fun tho , it's not an interstate cruiser really as I hate be8ng maxed out rpms to keep 75mph
New to your channel and new to the scooter world. I rode motorcycles for over 60 years. Switched to a 2021 Vespa GTS 300 Touring less than a month ago. Like you, I just fell in love with the Vespa. Thanks for the great video!!
Great video. I have the GTS 300 HPE Supertech and have just completed a 1,500 km tour of the north Island of New Zealand. There were fantastic backroads as well as motorways to contend with and no problem at all with the 12" wheels. It felt stable and safe and I could easily cruise at 100-120kph....so, don't worry on that issue. I had a rack and a pretty big bag strapped to the back too. It makes a brilliant touring machine.
thats great to hear. I want one to be able to tour on as well.
That's good to know I live in Whangarei and need something that can cope with SH1. Sure there's other brands, but I like Vespas.
The only scooter brand you will ever fall in love with.
might fall in love with a vespa But you`ll Lust after a lambretta
No even vaguely true. But it's highly personal.
I sold my Vespa kept my lambretta
Agree. They are great
I can't wait to try a Vespa. They are very well built. The Lambretta looks like just another knockoff. I don't like knockoffs.
Glad you like the Vespa. As a senior citizen, I am unable to wrestle a motorcycle, so scooters are the answer. Ten years ago, I got a deal on a used Honda 150i, and I love it! Smooth ride, very maneuverable, fuel-injected, liquid-cooled engine and auto tranny. Oh, it’s made in Italy! Safe riding!
I love it! I've met quite a few men looking for something more manageable as they age, so I'm always happy to hear when they find scooters work out!
As a newbie deciding whether to go for a Primavera or GTS, the weight concerned as I'm not very tall and haven't got my license yet so I haven't ridden one. But you've put my mind at ease mentioning that sitting on a bike at the dealer and riding is completely different.
I've got a Yamaha Smax (155cc scooter). It's surprisingly freeway capable for how small it is, and I've taken many multi hour trips on it. 11k miles later, still loving the bike. I've got a Burgman 650 for the bigger trips now, but the Smax never disappoints for its utility, speed capability, and ease of riding.
Having taken a number of long trips, the 2.4 gallon tank is about perfect, because it makes you take a break every 1.5 hours or so. Those breaks are important for maintaining focus.
I carry a 1 liter camping fuel bottle full of gas. I put fuel stabilizer in the gas, and just put it under the seat and forget about it. On two occasions I couldn’t find a gas station when I needed it, and that 1 liter of gas was enough to keep me going long enough to re-fuel.
What is very nice on Vespas is that you do not only have a smooth and nimbble ride on it, but you can customize a Vespa to the admost.
I have a 300 supertech and up graded to a 13 inch wheel with a new speed sensor. The best upgrade you can do. Comfort, steering, lean angles are so much better. Top end also is much better.
THAT sounds like a fantastic upgrade! I’ll look into that. Have you done other mods?
I can't wait to get this! My car lease ends mid-December '23, and I live in Southern California, where the weather is super conducive to 2-wheel transportation. Plus, lane splitting is legal, which is a HUGE luxury for dealing with our gridlock. And HOV access. I can't really see a downside.
I've just never ridden a scooter or motorcycle, so I'm nervous - and that's why I love your channel! I feel better about this all the time, and appreciate your videos!
Oh my, that's a BEAUTIFUL scooter! And this is such a nice video. I really enjoyed your riding footage. 😁
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Love this video! My bike is the same year racing green version of this model. When I heard your comment about you forgetting to cancel the turn signal, the mod that fixes that problem is the SignalMinder SM-2. I'm sure Scooterwest has them. It is an auto cancelling unit for the turn signal as well as giving you four way running lights and light flashing when the brake is applied. You have to modify the turn signal switch which is an easy mod, or Scooterwest will sell you a switch that is already modified to a momentary switch. I have it on my Racing Sixties and I love it. For storage for your helmet, just get the color matched top box that is made for that bike. Finally, for this bike the modified ABS sensor tone wheel is a must. The stock HPE's are speed limited and come from the factory with an inherent speedo error. The after market tone wheel simply replaces the stock one on the rear wheel, eliminates the speedo error and gives you 6 MPH more top end. Your Bianco White Racing Sixties is the bomb straight up!
Whoa! Thank you for the helpful information!! I never even thought to look into an option for turning off the turn signals. I thought it was just an accepted motorcycle thing I was supposed to just get used to! I still haven't bought a top box! I have my eye on a slick Givi one for going camping, though. I just haven't been prepared to fork over the cash just yet!
I’m a motorcycle rider and I have to say that looks fantastic. Maybe one to add to the garage!
I’m sure people have told you this but the answer to your problem is getting a top case for the back of your bike. I had one on my 150 mL Piaggio scooter and it made a huge difference with storage. Easily took my full-size helmet. Especially great if you’re planning trips on your Vespa.
And a white matching one would add to the looks.
The new maxi scooters are very difficult to find, I was lucky to get the 2022 Suzuki Burgman 200, it’s a fantastic scooter with decent freeway speed. I was thinking about getting a Vespa 300 but the lighter weight and the smaller wheels were all concerns when traveling on the freeway, then there’s the cost. You have to be careful when considering a scooter for freeway travel, a big engine does not automatically equal safety. Also, due to speed limiters the Vespa 300 has a top speed of 85mph. I reached 75 on my Burgman 200, that’s all I attempted, it was very stable too.
Congrats! Regarding opening the glove box, I don't know if this is something they have changed over the years, but I have a 2014 GTS and I don't have to have the key in the ignition to open the glove box. I can just push inward on the entire ignition mechanism with my finger and the glove box will open (as long as it's not in the "locked" position). Give it a try. And you're absolutely right, the underseat storage really should fit a full face helmet, especially for the size. The underseat on my teensy 2002 Yamaha Vino 50 fit a full face fercripessake! When you're ready to fork out even more ridiculous money for accessories, the large top case does comfortably fit a full face (mine has room left over for gloves , a cover, and a light rain jacket). And if you decide to go that route, I recommend removing the lock from the top case and taking it to a locksmith to have it rey-keyed so the ignition key will open it. It's definitely worth the $10. It'll save you having to carry around 2 keys for the next ten years.
Same here, no fob on my 06 Gt200, I can start the engine with kickstand down....and glove box opens always unless u lock the handlebars , them it defeats the seat po0 button too.
Idk which year exactly it changed, but I remember not needing the key to open the glovebox on an older model, and now yes, I need to use the key. There are more key positions too compared to earlier GTS's
Those stripes are pretty sweet!
Good Luck on your new toy! Thanks 😊
Great review. As a fellow 5’6” on a good day person your review spoke to me. Thanks.
we are in the u k . i am 73 and my wife 71. we both ride vespas.ihave bright red 300 gts 2020. my wife a dark blue metalic primavera. we ride most days usually together. we have pactalk intercoms which are clear up to 1 mile between us. we have had two wheels all our life.we live in the countryside and this is living the dream at our age. your super 60s looks lovely.
Vespas are beautiful machines! I had a 300GT that I loved but eventually traded it for a Kymco X-Town 300i. (Which I also love!) But if you talk style, you cannot beat an Italian scooter!)
Quality pays it does not cost 🛵🛴🛵
What a beutiful scooter. I test rode the Racing Sixties version of the GTS300 back in 2020 and fall in love with it ever since. Extremely smooth ride and not torquey at launch.
Very good review, have a safe ride! ✌
Thank you! I was literally talking about your adventures just yesterday with a gentleman that stopped by to look at a scooter I have for sale!
@@ScooterNewbie Awesome, good timing. Didn't know I have lots of spectators from the US because my channel is in German 🙂
The GTS is a great bike, solid and stable at any speed. Nimble in the city. I consider my GTS a platform more than a scooter. Solid ride. Ride one and you will know exactly why the GTS is the best ride.
This is the crème de la crème of scooters. I'm still saving my lunch money, so I can buy one someday. Congratulations Scooter Newbie, that is one beautiful Vespa GTS 300. Ride safe.
FOR REAL! So much lunch money! 😂 Safe riding, and look forward to checking out your channel.
Once many years ago I had a lambretta GP 200 in 1971 great fun, my farther bought a vespa125 but wasn't happy with it ,but in those days they were a completely different machine the motor was hung on the side and the spare wheel under the opposite side cover counter balanced it.
Any way my dad came back with a Lambert 125cc your scooter looks very smart ,and I'm sure it handles fine.best of luck
Hi Renee, just wanted to thank you for your videos and all the good tips and information you’re giving to new scooter riders. Because of all the good tips and information you have given I went and bought a Vespa Primavera 150cc ie. I do own a motorcycle but the reason I decided to buy a scooter was because all I do is go to the supermarket, the beach 🏖 , D&D, etc plus I wanna save money on gas. The reason I went with a 150cc was because I don’t have to go on the highway and we’re I live traffic speed os about 45-50 mph. Thank you again for your great videos.
Way to go, Tony! Thrilled that you joined the scooter club! I know what you mean- zipping around town on a scooter is simple & fun. 150 is a sweet spot, so I can’t wait to hear how your rides go!
@@ScooterNewbie thank you Renee. I’m really enjoying my scooter 🛵. It’s totally different from my motorcycle and definitely easy to zip around town.
If you’ve ever ridden away with the side stand down, you’ll discover it on your first left turn, just before you hit the pavement. Also the click sound on the Buddy scooters is terrific because leaving your turn signal on accidentally ( super easy with no audible feedback) is really dangerous because it can encourage other drivers to pull out in front of you, potentially leading to a crash. It’s amazing how many motorcycle review videos show the rider going straight down the road with his or her turn signal on. Both the side stand kill switch and blinker clicks actually can save you from a crash. I know this from many years of riding motorcycles that had neither. That’s an awesome looking Vespa!
Your Vespa is soo pretty!!!
She is good looking, the gold rims, the white & black, I really like it. And I drive a GTS Notte myself. Bought it in 2019, to commute and for joy rides, did 12000km so far and looking forward for every next ride. And yes, I explored some beautifull back roads since then, would have missed all those in my car on the autobahn. Enjoy your ride!
Oh my! The Notte may have been the scooter that really got me looking at Vespa. That’s a sharp scooter!
Thanks for the great video! I just started cruising for info on scooters, mopeds, etc and I really appreciate a woman’s perspective. Looking forward to watching an update when you’ve been riding the 300 for a few months!
Appreciate the kind words! I still love the 300, but I've been thinking about key things to include in an update these days. It's swirling in my head, so please let me know if you have anything you're particularly curious about as I'm getting my thoughts together.
I think you look great on it. Love the color scheme with the red stripes. Vespa makes a cool matching vintage 60’s helmet to go with that scooter perfectly. Ride it!! Enjoy it !! I’m looking to buy one soon, can’t make my mind up on the 4 300 options…
Akrapovič exhaust would suit perfectly to it’s sporty character. 😘
Woo-Hoo! I watch this because I myself bought a brandnew Sprint 125 racing sixties in green the other day and later today I will pick it up and i am soo exited!
I'm late to the party here, but still just as excited. 🥳 How has the break-in period been going?
Last year I sold my Kawasaki Versys motorcycle and bought a Kymco AK550i scooter. I live in a metro area and scooters make so much more sense. The AK550i comes with 15" wheels front and back.
Nice looking scoot! I have a couple zumas and a burgman 650. I put zip ties on all of my side stand kill switches. If you start riding with it down it will kick the side stand up as soon as you lean to the left. I also just did a 1200 mile iron butt ride on my zuma 125. Went from Dallas - Oklahoma- Kansas- Colorado - New Mexico and home in 32 hours. It was awesome!
Whoa! I can NOT imagine that many hours & that many miles in 1 go! I need to build up to that. 😆 Was that for Iron Butt reasons?
@@ScooterNewbie yes and no. I’ve done several iron butt rides on my goldwing and that’s easy. I just wanted to see if I could do it on a scooter for bragging rights and it wasn’t easy. I literally ate and refueled while riding. Only 5 stops for bathroom and gas. Best part was how much of the scenery you can actually take in and the hundreds of stars I could see at night 😃
Um. I can’t imagine any of that situation! Night riding for long periods. Eating while riding. Wait….refueling?! You get the medal for intensity this week!
Beautiful scoot! I love my Vespa. I have a Racing Sixties Sprint in the green/yellow color scheme. I now have 3 scooters in my garage, and I did not set out on purchasing my Vespa, but it was a great deal (impulse buy) and I’ve always wanted a Vespa. Certainly don’t regret it. The Sprint is plenty powerful for me, and such a smooth fun ride!
Congrats! What are your other scooters? I still wrestle often.. I'm so practical normally, so having the 2 scoots kinda stresses me out.
@@ScooterNewbie, I do know what you mean about the scooter stress. Scooters are a habit forming hobby. Never thought I’d own 3!! Fortunately I do ride all of them. I have basically a small, medium and large in terms of size. I’m only 5’4”, so I’m kind of on my tippy toes with the Vespa. My ‘small” scooter is a 50cc, 4-stroke Honda Metropolitan, medium is a Buddy 170i Italia, and “large” is the Vespa Sprint racing sixties. Happy scootering! 😉🛵
So interesting. I still have my Kymco Like 150i but I also bought a 2021 Vespa GTS 300 super sport. I’ve done a few upgrades since getting it. Enjoy
Hey! I saw your new Super Sport at some point, but what upgrades have you done so far?
@@rananamc I added all Led lights-front and rear turn signals. Swapping all the crime with black trim, new radiator grills, black racks vs chrome, red accessories. Small fly screen. I’ll try to upload a picture
I just bought a GTS similar to yours. It is great! Re the ASR light always being on… The ASR icon is displayed when the traction control is turned off. The traction control should be activated (icon off) when you start the scooter/ If your ASR icon is on all the time as you say the most likely explanation is that the ASR calibration procedure was not completed correctly. The manual has the procedure for calibrating the ASR to make it work correctly.
Thank you! I’ll look into this tonight.
I had the same problem with the GTS I got 3 weeks ago. Took it to the dealer today for the 600 mile initial service and they did the calibration. Now the ASR indicator is off except when I turn ASR off, then the ASR indicator appears. It resets to ON (no ASR light) next time I start the bike; the ASR indicator should disappear when the ABS light stops blinking.
I'm definitely interested in a 300cc Vespa and would LOVE a video about the various option details
Great choice...once you go Vespa you can't go back! Do get a rear chrome protection bar to ensure your body doesn't get thrashed in the event of an (unlikely but still possible) fall!
The way I look at things is price is irrelevant if it makes you happy and it makes you smile.
So true! It's hard to put a price tag on that (my bank account does not agree). 💰
I’m in my late 50’s and rode motorcycles all my life , only getting a scooter three years ago and went everywhere on it, and loved it. Lots of motorway miles without a problem.Sadly it was stolen last week so I’m watching this with joy for your lovely scooter and sadness my gts 300 touring called Vilma is being tortured by some spotty youth stealing laptops somewhere.
Enjoy your beautiful ride!
Nooooo! I’m so sorry to hear about Vilma!! 😫 Sending warm scooter thoughts and well wishes as you grieve for your beauty.
@@ScooterNewbie Awww thank you 🙏
@@ErrorMoose thankfully yes
Some years ago I bought a used 2014 Vespa 300 GTV for my CA house. Very fun scooter, but is not really happy above an “indicated” 70mph. I had a windshield made for the Vespa which makes it more comfortable at high speed. For my TX house I bought a new out of the box 2018 Suzuki 650 Burgman Executive a year ago (they quit importing them for some reason in 2018). The Burgman’s CVT is not a smooth as the Vespa’s, but it is much more competent at high speeds. There is a “Scootroute” app for your phone that will give you routes that avoid freeways which is pretty cool.
I am almost sad that I didn't get into scooters before I missed the chance to see a 650 Burgman! I keep hoping to see one in the wild, so I'll be keeping an eye out for ya! :) I will check out the app, too!
i bought a 150 a month ago and sooo wish that I had gone for the 300! great job on this review
As far as the turn signal not making any noise. I see that as a major safety concern. Personally, I definitely want to be able to hear my turn signal. Especially if I have to manually turn it off. I rode bikes for years from Bergmans to Honda 1100s . Many times they were my only means of transportation for years at a time.
I don't know how many stories I've heard. And on the odd occasion, experienced it myself. When a rider leaves his turn signal on. Every car pulling out of a side road or parking lot. Looks and sees a rider coming but looks like they are going to turn in to the parking lot or down the side road they are turning out of. So many people say, "They looked right at me and turned out in front of me anyway!" Sometimes that happens because the driver thinks the rider is going to turn. You can even test this out while driving your car and see how many people will just assume you're turning and jump right out in front of you. Noisy turn signals save lives.
wow dave if turn signal noise is a must how 'bout making a visual look a priority?. i wear a full face helmet and can't hear a click anyway. but yea, i always hit the blinker off button all the time doing a driving check list in route. my "right -away" on cycles is not a good thought to began with, clicking blinkers or not,
Add a beeper. Problem solved.
Two additional points to address your points: (1) NEVER use the small side kickstand...not stable enough; (2) get a TOP CASE: provides solution for storing your helmet
I have a 2010 GTS 300 ie Super. LOVE IT! Get the Vespa tall windshield and the really nice back rack and storage box. Expensive? Yes. Worth it? YES!. Hit that freeway and gas on it. I ride mine on the freeway often. Cruise at 65/70 MPH easily. I would love to have the Green/Gold Racing 60's 300.
Had one in the 70s 50cc blue. Freaking thing was great. I was 10
Well done. Excellent video. Checked all the boxes thank you. Just had my Vespa sprint 150 racing 60s in white delivered yesterday October 1, 2021. Let the fun begin. 👍
That’s freaking exciting!!! Happy scooting, Gus!!
Congratulations! By coincidence, I bought the exact same scooter on the exact same day you did! 10/15/2021. Unfortunately, it wouldn't start when I went to pick it up (Brand new from the dealership in Las Vegas) and I am waiting for the fuel pump tp be replaced. can't wait to get it running and start some new adventures. Thanks for you video!
I am so sorry to hear you’re having to wait!! I hope they can get you on the road quickly because I imagine you have lots of options around Vegas for exploring on your new Vespa! If you name your scooter, I’d love to hear it!
@@ScooterNewbie Thank you! I’m hoping this is just a one and done anomaly. I’ve wanted a Vespa for years and the Racing Sixty looks amazing. I have a name in mind but ill keep it a secret till I can get it on the road and make sure the name fits. :-) be safe and have a great weekend!
@@ScooterNewbie Hey! Merry Christmas! I picked the perfect name for my Racing Sixties! You should know I’m kind of a Star Trek Dork. So to blend the Italian heritage of my scooter with my dork don, I’ve named my scooter “Galileo” after the shuttle craft from the old television series!
Epic name!!! 🤣 💕 🛵 💨
Fantastic revue! I bought a New GTS300 last June 2021, I love it!!!
Thanks! These scooters are blast, so I’m glad to hear you’re still digging yours!!
Woohoo! I have the gts supertech and i absolutely love it! I agree with everything you said. Wish the helmet could fit under the seat. Ride safely my friend!
How do you like the SuperTech? I was on the fence on that one, but I couldn’t see it in action!
@@ScooterNewbie i love it! im sure it runs the same as your vespa. To be honest the tech side of it is ok. I hardly use the app and i dont really listen to music when i ride. other than that its gorgeous! a head turner really!
I've lived in Houston and rode motorcycles and I could not imagine riding a Vespa on a Houston Freeway.... that seems like a Kamikaze trip... best rides ahead.
the Honda super cub or hunter cub could have been a good 125 alternative perhaps, the super cub also has a neat iconic look
It does! I was on a trip recently & saw so many Super Cubs. They have a lot of spunk & personality zipping around.
The unibody construction of Vespas has pluses and minuses. When you get a dent on your scooter (notice I didn't say 'if') unibody scooters are way more difficult and expensive to repair. To the point where many people with modern Vespas never repair dents. My other issue with Vespas is with having to lift the seat to fill it with gas. I'm a big fan of going camping on my scooter (which is a blast), and that gassing up arrangement makes it infinitely more difficult to pack. A last point I would say is... if you really need to ride on freeways to commute, don't get a Vespa, even a 300 GTS. 12" tires are just not great over 60mph. Get a Burgman or a Piaggio BV 350/400. Vespas are great scooters but not for everyone and not for every use.
depending on the size of the dent, and age of the scoot it kinda gives it some character... kinda like an old pickup truck. xD
Oh, I love the spirit in this comment!
I bought one today. Exact model. 2022. Get it Monday. I cant wait. Oh yeah. Great video.
Score! I'm excited for you!!! 😍
@@ScooterNewbie thanks. It really is cool looking. I almost got the SuperTech but the color scheme wasn’t as clean as the super sixties.do you know the story behind it? Pretty cool.
Wow! It’s beautiful! I’m buying a scooter soon but I’ll first a “cheap” one to see if I use it as much as I plan, if I do then I’ll consider to get this one.
You can't go wrong with a Kymco Like
You bought well. Congrats! Good luck with it.
Congratulations on the Vespa! I got my 300 the 75 three months go. Took it on hey going 80 mph. It’s great!
Congrats to you, too! You’re braver than I am, but I’m getting closer to inching on a highway… well, maybe I won’t inch. 😂
Did you have another scooter before your 300?
@@ScooterNewbie no this is my first scooter. I’m coming from a Ducati 1200cc Multistrada Enduro. Much bigger bike and have a year experience driving from Texas all the way to Argentina. My Ducati needs some work so I’m scooting around the Vespa for the time being. Awesome fun ride. I ride around in shorts, gloves, and glasses. It’s absolute bliss ❤️🛵🏍.
Nice video :))...i have a orginal vespa box at the back of the scooter, that fits a helmet. Vespa lover 😊
For your frame type and height a Sprint or Primavera would have been a better fit, but that's just me. They both have almost as much grunt and can reach close to similar speed of the GTS. I own a GTS and am 6.5', my wife rides Sprint S which is plenty for her.
Agree. I am a lady of similar stature and ended up with Primavera after trying GTS 125/300 and others. The power difference between 150 and 300 (278cc) isn't that noticeable when on the scooter, riding.
Disagree. I have 4. An S150, a GT200, a GTS250 (heavily modded), and a GTS300. My 5’4” 120# wife rides the GT. It’s perfect for her. We routinely get on the freeway and there’s a huge difference trying that on the 150. There is no comparison in speed. The 150 is lucky to keep pace at freeway speeds and the bigger bikes, well, it’s funny to see peoples faces in cars when a scooter passes them :)
They make 13 in. Wheels for the Vespa and it's not to hard to change over still a sweet scoot.
Nice video. Really enjoyed your thoughts. I am evaluating scooters so this was very helpful. Thank you!
I love my 2004 ET-4 (150 cc) but want a newer bike and larger engine. Thanks for the review!
Have used the sxl 150 for the last 3 years.Waiting for the gts300 to come to India
This is a very good video on a Vespa. Thanks for posting/sharing.
Thanks for the review and congratulations on the 2 wheels upgrade. I get people like the cute Vespa look but I find these negatives you mentioned very big issues. Small fuel capacity and not enough storage capacity under the seat sux. The retro style means you have no upper body wind deflection like on more modern designs. Give me more go, more safety, more features, more stability with bigger tyres for less $ anytime with other maxi scooters...retro designs have many drawbacks imo
ahh, luggage rack and windscreen for starters on the minus probs.
How could you not!!
I know this is from about a year ago, but I'm practically sold on the GTS 300 based on your review! I was looking at the Kymco AK 550 and the BMW C400GT, but they violate a couple of my main rules for vehicles - can't find any information about them, no visible user/driver community, no visible history and no/very scant visible dealership/parts support. Anyway, hope to see an update on your experience with yours! Great review!
I keep meaning to get the updates published! Tldr: Vespa- perfect still & happy with it. AK550- 1 warranty service issue & 1 wear & tear (forks leaking) issue. And Rich semi-regrets buying it.
@@ScooterNewbie No worries at all! For what it's worth, when I went to check out the GTS 300, I actually ended up getting a Piaggio Beverly 400 instead. Mainly because it has more power and is better suited to the highway, but also because it has a remarkably comfortable seat - it's also strangely less expensive than the Vespa too. It is a bit bigger and taller than the Vespa and more beasty around town. But those are ok compromises for me. I may eventually do a video review of it on my fledgling UA-cam channel.....
Style means a lot, i bought a good motorcycle but it was always ugly eventually sold it
If you loke the Vespa, check out the Royal Alloy GP300S.
Ottima scelta, non ne rimarrai delusa e rispetto a altri scooter il suo valore di mercato rimarrá sempre quotato.Buone gite,goditela🛵👍😉🇮🇹Ciao!
I had a Piaggio XEvo 250ie 2005 or 2006 (I can't remember). It was my first middle size automatic scooter. It had a damned ugly butt! LOL BUT what an amazingly practical and sensible daily/commuting vehicle! On top it had impeccable road manners and didn't shy away from any highway competition! With excellent performance for it's size! All inline with an awesome fuel consumption. Due to i.e. Euro 3 engine, I think it was EU3!
Remote control to open the luggage compartment. Onboard computer with real fuel calculation, etc.
Resuming except for the fact it had no "charisma"! It was everything that a Vespa 250ie can be, but with several improvements and more practical aspects!
All in all sold me the Piaggio bug! To this day I only tend to repeat two brands, Piaggio and Honda! ;-)
I ride a Vespa 150 sprint, 2018, WHITE. I REGRET not buying a GtS 300! Would have LIKED to take road trip, 150 is great for CITY riding, but! Not ENOUGH horsepower for the highway. Enjoy your scooter, MAX WORLD WINS 🛵🛵🛵🛵🛵🛵🛵🛵🛵👍⚘🌻
I know what you mean! It’s a viscous cycle to want more I hear, but that 150 Sprint is a zippy fun-machine!!
Luv the golden rims
You did the best investment, congrats!
I have been torn between the gts and the sprint 150. I have test ridden both and was shocked at how comfortable they are. I do ride a big bagger, but want to do the scooter cannonball. I have been scooter shopping for 2 years…
@@motohound90 I have. I do like it but kinda want the nostalgia of the Vespa.
I test drove the Piaggio BV350 and the Vespa GTS 300 hpe. The BV350 was a better bike certainly for the money. The Vespa brought a big smile on my face. So I bought it 😄
Ha! I understand that sentiment COMPLETELY!! 🛵 💨
I had a 2006 Vespa 250 gts. It was fun for the five years I owned it. However you better learn how to do the maintenance yourself because you’ll be spending an arm and leg at the dealership. Check out what they charge for a complete service or just roller replacement. $$$.
Well done, big scooter fan here. Nickname suggestions...VesBra, La Dolce Newbie?
A good motorcycle would be a Honda NC750X with DCT (automatic transmission) it is a lot more expensive than a vespa but you can ride one at your height and it is very good for the highway.
I'm from France so there's a way bigger market scooters here but I encountered the same issue as you did. Being that if you want anything bigger than a 125cc you'll get into the maxi scooter category with the like of Yamaha Tmax, Honda Forza 750 and BMW C650 which are all land yacht compared to a traditional scooter like a Vespa.
Personally I have no interest in these and the Vespa 300 is appealing because it stands out without any competition. And you're absolutely right about having a rough idea about what you want to achieve with your next purchase.
Personally I already have a Rebel 500 and I'm looking for a second smaller 2 wheeler like a scooter or a Honda Dax.
Just got one this week ,21 vespa 50cc
Hi thanks for your review. Could you please share your video about your comparisons of the different features.
If you want to bake your helmet put it under the seat. That compartment gets very hot. I did put reflective material on the underside, but still not interested in putting on a hot helmet (I'm in Florida).
Holy $7,000 batman! That's a lot for a scooter. But it is the flagship of the premier scooter brand so i get it. You are right, Honda should really make a CVT/Auto transmission for the Rebel 500.
On principle! Give me the automatic! 🤣
I like your review and the humor along with it....subcribed!
( mostly because of the beauty beside you there)
Ha! Thanks! And I couldn't agree more about the beauty... Rosie gets more beautiful by the day!
Very thorough review. New subscriber, thanks for posting.
This is a really nice vid. This video helped push me over the edge to buy a second GTS 300! I just bought the same exact model! A White GTS 300 Racing 60s!! Love it!!! 🙏
You have 2 GTS 300s?! Wow! Are you keeping both?
@@ScooterNewbie So far yes, they're both in my garage with my Yamaha VMAX!
Btw, I'm in South Florida.
Wow! That’s a heck of a collection!
This would be my choice of colour too.
My 2006 Grandtourismo GT200 is the same as yours size wise and chassis. It's MUCH larger and more stable feeling that my 150cc 2018 Primavera. Always go large frame if u want a ccomfortable city bike or touring bike. And yes I always leave my signal on whilst riding lol..vespa needs a better directional signal. Use the rain cover and YES Your. Helmet will fit in under seat storage....play Legos with it and it will fit. 12 inch wheels r perfect for interstate travel.....11inch r the suicide wheels lol, backroads r always fun tho , it's not an interstate cruiser really as I hate be8ng maxed out rpms to keep 75mph
The vespa is more expensive than other 300 cc scooters because the bodywork is metal,plus it is made in Italy.
Love the new ride. ❤
It’s not nearly as beefy as yours but thank you!
YAY! HOUSTON!
Really good choice and great video!
the kickstand/not starting thing is a very common for scooters amd motorcycles.
I would love a video breaking down all Vespa models and comparing them
Sure thing! I forgot how confused I was when I went to shop, but the differences are more subtle than you'd think!
Love my 2022 400 Suzuki Burgman!
Such a smooth, fun ride!
And you can ride them on freeways...