Vespa 946 Product (RED) Test Ride Review [EXPENSIVE]

[@DukeOfDC]

Vespa 946 (RED) specs: 155 cc engine 59.7 mph top speed 117 mpg 2.2 gallon tank 31.7 inch seat height

[@realStefanLowe]

Isn't this a 125cc?

[@Athy_P]

You were at 61mph on the bridge

[@JakeM218]

@@realStefanLowe Depends on country. America gets 150cc, but a lot of other countries get a 125cc because it makes sense in terms of motorbike licences in those countries.

[@MrAdy0207]

Riding a Vespa in the US is like eating burgers in Rome. It doesn't feel right.

[@mcgregorglasgow9810]

I remember your first Vespa video. It is still one of the best videos you have ever put out. Top 3 in my book. You had so much fun and I was laughing right along with you. You weren’t out to do a test ride that day but ended up on your first scooter ride. This ride was more of a test. Still a quality video mind you but a much different tone.

[@advduc]

Memories! That was Rossalyn (spl?). I work in Naples, Italy and just picked up an older Vespa ET4. As a long time motorcyclist, these things are a blast and I don't know how I went so long without one.

[@anxietydude1044]

“Ohh brooo… uncool bro, uncool…” but you didn’t ready to stop at yellow traffic light.. 😂

[@halfas05]

“Being in a car in DC is one of the least fun experiences you’ll ever have” - 100%

[@DukeOfDC]

It's a true nightmare

[@OntarioAndrews415]

Great video. I do want to say that this particular model Vespa does not have under seat storage so I don't find it that practical. On another note; I love seeing DC again. The place I called home for many years. I use to work in Georgetown and I do believe you came in via the Whitehurst freeway ....bridge? Then, if memory serves me, you were under the bridge on Water Street, which turns into K Street heading downtown. Later it looks like you were on Wisconsin Avenue and M Street which is the heart of Georgetown. I even think you rode pass the building where I use to work (the company is no longer around). Anyway, ah memories. Thanks for that. :)

[@DukeOfDC]

Always happy to bring back good memories for folks. I agree that this is more of a special Vespa than a utilitarian scooter. I did take out the Sprint 50 after and a video will be coming soon on that

[@alexitosonixx8737]

I love your Vespa 946 and Red is my favorite color I ride a 2021 Vespa primavera red I loved it, is so different to ride, better than my old Kawasaki 400 thanks for sharing

[@markkulyas2418]

This has an automatic transmission with gears? I thought it was variable speed belt driven.

[@smoothoperator1663]

what makes it so expensive?

[@BoyFromMa]

Senior head of trolling at Vespa: I'm bored... You know what would be hilarious? Slightly changing the seat of a $5k Primavera and charging the suckers buying it an extra $3k just for a stupid seat! 😂 Vice president of the trolling department at Vespa: You know what's even better? Using a 50 cents calculator display for the speedometer and making the suckers pay an extra $2k on top🤣🤣🤣! CEO of Vespa: *crying tears of joy* You guys deserve every million of your salary!

[@JakeM218]

Designed by the guy who worked on the more modern Bugattis. Contains a lot more metal construction than all the modern Vespas, and is completely hand built in small quantities at their Italian factory. It’s the top level of what they can produce. They release a new design every year in small quantities, and although it’s a niche market - they always sell out of every edition. Some, like the Christian Dior version now exchange hands for 30k+, and are appreciating year on year. You don’t really get hand built vehicles at this price point.

[@nanalcd5628]

Don't like it? not your style? don't be a b-tch. Sound like an unhappy guy to me. It's a special Vespa and I like to have it.

[@adamtorres9599]

Dude freaking awesome review!!

[@peterzurek5192]

Such a beautiful design, awesome toy...

[@paulkmaster3231]

How does this bike compare against the Honda Super Cub? Is it faster slower? Comfort? Just wondering even though I’d never get a scooter but it still looks fun.

[@DukeOfDC]

You know, I like the super cub more from a historical appreciation perspective. I’d love to do a video “slowest drag race” with this Vespa and the Honda racing down a quarter mile haha

[@paulkmaster3231]

DukeOfDC “slowest drag race” sounds like it would be a lot of fun. Really appreciate you replying to my comments. I’m going to watch more and more of your videos and recommend and share your videos. You have a great channel😀👍

[@paulkmaster3231]

Truly an honor that you would even visit my channel. I know how hard it is to do a good review and vlog. Watching your videos it seems effortless but I know you put a lot of work into them and also have a true talent. You are a very funny person and very knowledgeable so it’s easy and entertaining to watch. All these trolls( I get them too)have no idea how difficult it is to produce good content out of thin air to finished polished productions like yours. It hurts to get negative comments I know especially when you put your heart and soul into these. I love it when people bring up errors in specs like no it’s 936cc’s not 932cc’s and so on.... Anyways if they do it to you as good as you are then who am I then when I get negative feedback. Keep up the great work and please don’t let a couple of idiot “spec” inspectors bring you down

[@huzafah_]

well, 946 wasnt the engine size apparently

[@stevesentit5001]

Facts wtf

[@gorillaninja78]

$10,500!??? 😳 I’m Canadian so that would be $12,000 up here! Lol I can buy a MT09 for that lol

[@CoolCatsLC]

Yes, and I can get 20 big macs for an ounce of caviar. Also 100 bottles of mad dog for a bottle of Dom Perignon.

[@driftingstyles]

Its not automatic, its not shifting gears for you. Its CVT

[@kaguillermo5767]

"Uncool" while beating the red light.

[@mhdchan]

same price with BMW GS 1200 in Malaysia.

[@dariot707]

Ride it for a week than go back to a motorcycle, I’m sure it’ll feel like getting on a rocket after the Vespa

[@DukeOfDC]

It definitely did when I got on the MT-10

[@georgegkiokas4946]

Is there enough space for a second passenger?

[@JakeM218]

Yes, they offer a seat extension (which is fitted in this video)

[@erinkelliher6893]

That’s my dad y’all

[@DukeOfDC]

LOL how did I not see this comment.

[@Al-of3zp]

as an Australian I can honestly say that that was a half decent attempt at our accent.

[@Imightberiding]

The Vespa 946 is a thing of beauty. It really is a piece of art not unlike a Ferrari or Bugatti but in a small scooter package. It is unfortunate that they have such an ugly, digital, out of time & place speedometer. A classic analogue dial/speedo would have been so much classier & suitable to the form of the 946.

[@Blueecobeast]

I ride through there daily to go to work on my ruckus hehe 👍

[@ailtonjose3079]

900cc?

[@DukeOfDC]

155cc! The 946 is just the model number

[@ailtonjose3079]

Oh ok! Hehe

[@Lamvesp]

I want one!!

[@RummyKegstealer]

I ride a Xmas 300 for my daily commute in my adventure gear

[@DukeOfDC]

You're likely the most protected scooterist I know!

[@RummyKegstealer]

DukeOfDC I also own a Triumph Tiger 1200 and to cheap to buy two sets of gear to look the part 🤣

[@Elasciapurgrattar]

So pretty!!!

[@kings8217]

Me: who would buy this? Mom: its so pretty 😍 Me: yeah it's $13,418.47 cad Mom: wow so cheap 🤩 Me: 🥴

[@dev1ce888]

My dream scoot

[@ratchill010]

I miss the whole Yankee doodle dandy song bring it back

[@DukeOfDC]

Lol

[@gerardgerard5681]

Amazing

[@lisagordon6355]

Such fun!

[@Windows_XP_The_Good_One]

its like a traffic rider games

[@nathanofftopic]

I love the 946, but they are way overpriced, especially for a 150cc bike.

[@BMWF900R]

🤣🤣🛵🛵 looks good

[@DukeOfDC]

It really is beautiful. I couldn't or rather didn't have to color grade as the red paint job on this popped in such a great way

[@joseadavila7445]

be carefull to close to cars opening doors .

[@palkupskah1356]

price of this motorcycle brand is ridiculous. why the hell so expensive when it cannot offer something special to justify its cost? 😌🎉

[@JakeM218]

Completely hand built, with a full metal body at their factory in Italy, and designed by the person who worked on the modern Bugattis. They release a different edition every year and they always sell out. Some editions now exchange hands for 30k+ and are still appreciating. You don’t really get hand built vehicles at this price point.

[@lizzynuovo5816]

So not cool dude as you are running red light stop worrying about others and worry about your own driving the the whole dam problem especially on a scoot .you need 10times more cautious but you will do what you want so good luck

[@DukeOfDC]

I doubt I ran a red light? Could be wrong though! What min/second?

[@kenmitteldorf8842]

Right around the 1:30 mark you went through a wide intersection (when the bicyclist gets in your way). Because of the placement of the traffic light, at first glance it appeared that you blatantly ran the red, although in fact you had almost completely cleared the intersection when the light changed. It bothered me when I first saw it and went back and watched that bit again. I think that’s what Lizzie Nuovo was referencing.

[@ВладимирКорниенко-п5л]

Цена в России почти миллион рублей ! Очень дорого !

[@chevroletfiasco2386]

Пока мы не перевешаем на столбах ёбанных упырей, обдирающих всю страну своими сраными "налогами и сборами", оно у нас ВСЁ будет ОЧЕНЬ дорого.

[@freedomfury]

Vespa or any motorcycle is pointless in US as its illegal in rush hour to go between the cars so it defeats the purpose of owning one to skip the traffic. Europe is a different story.

[@johnadams9044]

You almost hit a biker as you run a traffic light. Your life is in super danger, dude.

[@DukeOfDC]

John Adams was*

[@DukeOfDC]

John Adams also that cyclist illegally went while I clearly still had a green/yellow light

[@СергейФедюков-н4ш]

хрена?!!!

[@maskedavenger2578]

Weird looking monstrosity !