Is the 2016 VESPA GTS 300ie good for road trips? 100 mile trip to Pinal de Amoles

In this video I take you on a ride to a small mountain town in central Mexico, called Pinal de Amoles in the Vespa GTS 300 ie. And I give you my opinion if the Vespa is good for road trips.
link to the Vespa GTS 300 ie 2016, real user review video • Vespa GTS 300 ie 2016,...

[@vespatravels9618]

Well you proved that a Vespa GTS 300 can run with the big dogs. Great job filming your trip!

[@Vitalii_Safronov]

I went to Nordkapp and back. 9000 km trip in 2 weeks in August 2017. Zero issues. Very practical and comfy, weather protection was excellent! Highly recommend GTS300 for long distance trips.

[@JoseAntonioCordova]

Thanks for your comments, I bet your trip to Nordkapp was amazing. And I agree, the GTS 300 is a fine vehicle.

[@daveevans2261]

Brilliant video José I saw you many years ago touring Europe on a 125 Vespa a blue one , you were in London then. 👍🇬🇧🍻

[@pedalready1164]

I've just ordered one and been inspired by the trips people use them for so planning my own in August. Thanks for filming it. Your roads look better than ours.

[@JoseAntonioCordova]

Pedal Ready hope you enjoy it as much as I have. It's a fine vehicle. Where do you live?

[@KombuchaPants]

Outstanding video! Great production and editing. Would love to see more of Mexico from a motovloger's persepective. Amazing route.

[@jorgeta5162]

I just saw your channel and it's great to see another mexican enjoying vespas and coffee, great commentary video, I hope your channel to grows big !

[@taebert]

Great video. It is nice to see some motovlogs from Mexico. I see ton’s of guys from Europe and the US, but very little from what we call ‘south of the border’. I am a big Vespa fan and really enjoyed the video.

[@ianburg9905]

Jose, thank you so much for your video's of the GTS300. I too bought the same model as you and fully endorse your comments regarding this Vespa. They are indeed very capable bikes and such fun to ride. Take care and enjoy!

[@JoseAntonioCordova]

Ian Burg thanks for your comments, I appreciate it

[@pauljohnston4874]

Great video, the GTS 300 looks really good. Considering one myself. Thanks

[@iggyzorro2406]

enjoyable video - I'm in Florida - it's wonderful to see the sights of another beautiful country. that church was really nice

[@jacobtack2258]

Thanks for the video, I appreciate it very much. I have ordered my Vespa and expect it to be delivered early February.

[@grinnar695]

Definitely something I wanted to ask, and I'm glad you posted this video. Thank you so much!

[@JoseAntonioCordova]

Thanks for your comments I appreciate them

[@georgesmith7988]

Very well done video, I learned a lot about the Vespa capabilities. The scenery was beautiful.

[@simonflr]

Great Video!. Beautiful scenery. Crazy selection of bikes! I like them all...

[@marksalisbury5076]

Beautiful country Jose, thanks for taking us along.

[@JoseAntonioCordova]

Thanks for your comment. The mountain range in central Mexico is full of beautiful landscapes and history.

[@staninjapan07]

Thanks, this is a great video. A good, clear review of the bike, a great view, a cool pre-trip 3D video and a language lesson all in one! It was good to see that you had no problem keeping up with traffic and your fellow riders at a regular riding speed. I am not in the market for a mid-sized scooter, but I think that bike is cool. If I had to have only one bike, and trade in my 150 Honda and 650 Suzuki, I would consider one of these.

[@JoseAntonioCordova]

staninjapan07 thanks for your comments, I really appreciate them. I agree with you, if I ever buy another scooter it would be a Tmax, or if I buy a bike I would shoot for a 600 cc. In my opinion a 600 cc offers a good balance between weight and power.

[@BabaG]

Very cool... I own a Vespa GTS 300 from 2010 and it is a capable bike for sure. I like your video of the town and that you shared the details of the ride... Someday will hope to get to Mexico...

[@JoseAntonioCordova]

Baba G thanks for your comments. Hope you come to Mexico someday. My channel focuses on this type of trips to small towns, but most are in Spanish. I will do more videos in English.

[@jesusmejia3910]

Great video. Tha is for sharing. I currently have a 150 LX ie Vespa. I have been wanting to upgrade for some time now. I was Looking at a 250 GTV, and also a 300 Super Sport. I'm Looking for a bigger Vespa to commute for work. Your video will definitely help me with my decision. Thanks again, and much love from Central California.

[@tabadabadoo8536]

I just made that exact trade-up (LX150 to GTS300). So far, so good. The extra 10HP and 90lbs of weight make an already great bike design even better.

[@gasgas5510]

Thank you for your video. I think you have just made my mind up to get a Vespa 300. I was considering one but I didn't know how good it would be for a 300 mile journey in a day. I had hundreds of Vespas in the 1960s / 1970s and now I am getting a bit old for fast motorbikes I am getting nostalgic about the Vespas. I know the new ones are nothing like the old ones other than the shape and therefore the memories it would bring back when I open the garage door and see it there. And of course now you have made me want to visit Mexico, though I don't speak Spanish. I am in England.

[@bryanyoutubechannel]

You will do fine in Mexico with little Spanish and a Vespa. :)

[@chrislj2890]

Great video, and very picturesque scenery, but those narrow mountain roads made me very nervous with my fear of heights.Those Vespas are a classy and sweet ride, and now I'm considering getting one myself. Thanks for the information Jose.

[@JoseAntonioCordova]

Thanks for your comments, you can look for more videos regarding my Vespa in my channel. It’s a great vehicle.

[@custom8888]

very nice video! really enjoyed your road trip!

[@PatrickConlon]

mil gracias .....tengo mi vespa 300 en irlanda y la quiero llevar fuera de la cuidad de dublin, gracias a su video, lo voy a hacer, viva mexico, saludos de dublin, irlanda....

[@davidsacks8718]

Great video! also nice to learn some of the history of the places you visited! Thank you

[@JoseAntonioCordova]

Hey, thanks for your comments. I will get more videos out there soon.

[@Bazzerine]

Great video Jose, very interesting. Looking forward to more from you.

[@JoseAntonioCordova]

Thanks for your comments, I enjoy creating this type of content of smaller not so common mexican towns

[@lb150t]

I'm a owner of a 2016 Kymco People GTI 300 scence new thats my tool of choice. prefer the larger wheels. By the way, I enjoyed the video, beautiful Vespa bro.

[@herbertradermacher9213]

Hi. Very cool video. Thanks!!! It will definitely inspire me for road trips with other bikes (own a 300 gts 2015).

[@JoseAntonioCordova]

+Herbert Radermacher thanks for your comments, I'm glad you liked the video.

[@clijeron1973]

Muchas gracias por este video tan informativo !! El panorama es espectacular y tu pronunciacion es perfecta.

[@JoseAntonioCordova]

Carlos Lijeron gracias por tus comentarios, saludos

[@stevesimmons8180]

Nice video. I find it strange that if a bike can't do 90 mph uphill, then people think it is not capable of long trips. I have ridden smaller scooters on long trips. A long journey does not need to be on a 70 mph interstate highway. Looks like a great road.

[@JoseAntonioCordova]

I agree with you, thanks for your comments. I guess it depends on riding styles, some people enjoy the thrills of passing at high speeds and pushing the bike to the limits. I like to enjoy the ride and keeping it safe.

[@gennarocarrese3377]

Thank you Josè, beautiful video and wonderful country.

[@JoseAntonioCordova]

Gennaro Carrese thanks for your comments. Maybe you will also like this video of another short trip. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3ymi5t_gcmhY5Y

[@donandnanelmore8278]

Nice video showing the capabilities of the 300cc Vespas. I bought a used GTV 300 with only 750 miles on it last year. I live in Arroyo Grande, CA, USA and my nephew (a scooter guy), who lives in Indiana, wants me to come visit. I was going to put the Vespa on my small aluminum trailer and tow it, but he wants me to ride it back there--approximately 1,900 miles. Please post more--!En Engles, por favor!

[@javierx38]

Como siempre la calidad, información y contenido de tus vídeos son excelentes. Me gusta mucho la información y gráficas del GPS. Esto me ase sentir como si estuviera sentado conduciendo la Vespa GTS 300. Gracias por la experiencia virtual !!! Deseo informarte que tus vídeos me inspiraron a comprarme una scooter( Honda PCX 150 ) y la he disfrutado muchísimo.

[@JoseAntonioCordova]

Francisco Colon gracias por tus comentarios, deberías de hacer un vídeo de la Honda PCX 150 y de tu experiencia. Esa moto no la venden en México. Saludos

[@javierx38]

Encontrarás información de esta en KZbin, pero te diré que tiene un motor mono cilíndrico de 153cc de injector electrónico y enfriada por líquido. 2 personas con peso total de 390 libras la scooter se mueve a una velocidad máxima de 62 millas por hora y 80 millas por galón. Con una distancia de 103 por tanque de gasolina (1.3 gal. Con una reserva de .3gal.

[@modfrank]

good video , helped me decide on buying this scooter , thank you

[@joelsays]

Nice video. Very well done. Thanks for the advice.

[@JoseAntonioCordova]

+Joel Font thanks, I’m glad you liked it.

[@RH-5482]

Nice ride! Thanks for sharing.

[@jrweaver]

Nice video. I like the history lesson too.

[@davidcarroll2035]

Thankyou for sharing this with us, I always enjoy seeing other riders parts of the world. And your piece of it looks great. It’s already been said but it is well put together and informative. I’m on my second gts 300ie super so I already have a good idea of how it performs and what its capabilities are. Due to physical disabilities the scooter actually allows me to travel further than on a traditional motorcycle. I’ve just let my BMW r1100rt go to get the Vespa. Best wishes 🛵🛵🛵

[@davidcarroll2035]

Thankyou for the like. What I said is from the heart. I only went back to the bikes for speed, but you know what? The Vespa GTS 300 is SO much more enjoyable to ride. I’ve never ever, since 1976 bought the same vehicle twice. That my friends speaks volumes to them who know me. I ain’t saying there ain’t faster, better value machines out there but nothing out there is this good. And not only do you feel good on it but you will look good too if that’s your aim xxxxxxxx

[@davidcarroll2035]

Oh and what’s more what a route you have taken... how I wish I could join you. It’s sublime!! X

[@francisderboven5222]

Hello, Very interesting. Thnanks for sharing your Vespa experience

[@skioz2000]

francis derboven , great video you made. I have a 2014 gts, unfortunately without ABS and traction control. Still a fantastic ride and excellent handling. I also had a Honda PCX 150 and this was a great little bike for smaller trips but would not recommend it for a trip like the one in the video

[@pedalready1164]

Sheffield. That's the northern part of England. There's a thriving scooter community over here as well.

[@gkelly34]

Loved the video. My ideal weekend away, I hope the town hasn’t been hit too hard from Covid and reduction in tourism. Very impressed with the performance of the Vespa !

[@johnboy7550]

The Vespa 500 GTS ie would make a great long ride bike. But until I can afford one my little Kymco like 200i will have to do, for small trips of course. Nice video!

[@brianjackson9557]

Great video!

[@abbaby555]

great video, beautiful country down there.

[@JoseAntonioCordova]

thanks for your comments, glad you liked it

[@tullioserafin4511]

Great Video, I totally agree with you! I own a GTS 300 as well and did a lot of touring this year here in Germany and Austria in the mountains. The GTS is a great ride for touring!

[@JoseAntonioCordova]

Thanks for your comments and for watching. I would like to see photos of your trips, the scenery must be spectacular.

[@graybruer3757]

I love your vids if your ever stateside do the Gold Coast in Mississippi Like Vegas but easier on your budget Thanks for your work......and fun Gray South Mississippi

[@alepsgutierrez7725]

Very smooth! Ride

[@steveross2280]

Just bought very similar color combo the Dolomite Grey, am loving every minute!

[@JoseAntonioCordova]

That’s great, awesome color choice. I really enjoy my vespa too. Thanks for your comment.

[@Thegrizchannel]

Nice job on the video, very well done.

[@JoseAntonioCordova]

Tim Welch Thanks for your comment, l've got similar videos of other small towns in my channel, hope you like them too.

[@thaerwazani]

Nice video! Thank you!

[@rsunico1]

Awesome. I have the same exact bike - year and color even.. and I have yet to take it on a long road trip. I am installing a power outlet where I can plug in my phone for GPS soon...

[@JoseAntonioCordova]

RR Sunico doesn't it have a USB power outlet in the glove box? Thanks for your comments

[@emanmoral]

Good job for the video. Amassing.

[@JoseAntonioCordova]

Thanks for your comments glad you liked it

[@freedomtochoose9661]

Great movie, i read evrythings about this good Vespa, and my Vespa is waiting on me, i bought 2017 300 super sport Giallo Mat.

[@JoseAntonioCordova]

Wow I really like the color combination of the Vespa you got. You are really going to enjoy it, congratulations.

[@PhilipLanderloos]

I have the same but in white. On holidays in France I often do roadtrips like that in the mountains (eg. Mont Ventoux) and it is always big fun. I also have made some movies and feel free to watch.

[@JoseAntonioCordova]

+Philip Landerloos thanks for your comments I will look for your videos

[@gec343]

Excellent and well done. Thanks!!

[@JoseAntonioCordova]

Thanks for your comment, glad you liked it.

[@ricardocarrera2]

Mexico in a motorcycle is a dream. I want to ride USA too

[@johnsampey344]

That's all anyone needs to know. That was an up hill run in mixed bike company at legal speeds. So if like me anyones thinking of making the change from big bikes to a Vespa 300 GTS, you now know it can do "Legal Speed Touring" very comfortably.

[@ck1425]

great video work

[@JoseAntonioCordova]

The Investigators thanks for your comment

[@BluePatch-pc7sx]

Bako. Very nice, safe trips my friend

[@shreesthsingh6360]

nice video ...and beautiful place...

[@JoseAntonioCordova]

shreesth singh thanks I'm glad you liked it

[@william38022]

Very professional video very nice Vespa 🛵 also the scenery is also very beautiful,,, could the GTS 300 be good someone 5‘10“ tall and 300 pounds

[@brunoderueil7575]

Je découvre les régions du monde au guidon d'une petite Vespa GTS 300 ! Très sympa, comme quoi on peut tout faire sur cette petite guêpe !

[@garbinator09]

It is people like you the world over is exactly why I love this Italian made Simple Human transportation machine. Twist and go, no bothers, no worries. Simple hand brakes. Great fuel range. Yet, expensive. As I weigh 255lbs I believe I would be too heavy for this scooters stock suspension. Other issues I have are tailbone pain developing well into any ride over 30 to 40 minutes, my jeep JK is a prime example. The other being, I have not been allowed to test ride a Vespa when they were offered here in my hometown at the time. I appreciated seeing the historical Statue, a tribute to those long before us, those whom tolled for gold/silver. I recently returned from a Yukon Territory tour where the very first gold rush began. It was and still is very humbling to think about the thousands of horses killed just in one section (high mountain) passage alone. 4000. Do riders in Mexico worry over the same inattentive drivers with cell phones as in the United States and Europe? Great Fun! Cheers!

[@JoseAntonioCordova]

+Gary Bowen thanks for your comments. I appreciate you sharing your experience in the Yukon Territory, and I share the same feelings with you about the small towns I get a chance to visit. There is so much history and traditions behind them and this is the purpose of this videos, to try to showcase this little known places to everyone. Unfortunately inattentive drivers exist everywhere. You have to be very careful all the time.

[@fistfulpennies5792]

255 no worries mate it can handle it.......adjust shock a few clicks until you get to your liking...cheers

[@garbinator09]

Thank You Fistful, 👍🏼

[@sonofscotland67]

Looked like a great place to take a trip to🛵👍🏻

[@JoseAntonioCordova]

sonofscotland67 yes it is. Thanks for your comment.

[@d.f.9064]

I like the 3D mapping.

[@Zahax_..86]

Nice video

[@johncain2872]

beautiful road, beautiful bike!

[@JoseAntonioCordova]

Thanks for your comments

[@paulfarrell5935]

Great video and very well produced! I had no idea Mexico was so beautiful! Your Vespa is like a work of art! I love the color and the classic look! How comfortable was the seat on the 100 mile ride?

[@JoseAntonioCordova]

Hey Paul, thanks for your comments, I really appreciate them. I think the seat is comfortable for these type of rides, and also the sitting position. In my opinion at higher speeds the suspension could use a little help. What I have seen other channels (Vespa motorsport) recommend is to replace the stock shocks with aftermarket shocks to improve ride comfort, maybe I will do it someday.

[@nikos-giorgos]

@@JoseAntonioCordova I've had bitubo's front and back. The ride comfort was worse but the handling very much improved, no wobbles whatsoever.

[@william38022]

Pretty cool 😎

[@chrisadeftereos3552]

Chapeau pour la vespa!!!

[@UltimateForceMarketing]

Jose after warranty i would switch from (what spark plug comes standard with you 300?) i think you could purchase a new PLASMA spark plug for excellent performance!

[@mariocarrera4308]

Excellent video! I also have a Vespa gts 300 and I love it! One question I have is how did you get that gps info on your video?

[@JoseAntonioCordova]

Mario Carrera this is done using the Sony Action Cam HDR AS100 which has a built in GPS and the Sony PlayMemories software, which lets you overlay the map and the speed. Hope this helps

[@arturooalfaroo]

Excelente video amigo, sin embargo Pinal de Amoles se deriva de la lengua otomí que traduce a tierra de camotes. Saludos.

[@balamchannel]

Me gusta que hicieras el video en inglés. En lo personal casi todo lo que veo está en inglés, eres de los pocos que veo de México y en español. La ventaja de hacerlo en inglés es que personas de todo el mundo pueden entender lo que tienes que decir, y hombre, ese viaje que hiciste fue genial.

[@JoseAntonioCordova]

Balam Mandos gracias por tus comentarios, voy a mezclar vídeos en inglés y en español, en particular me gusta más la idea de hacerlos en español y esa es la idea original de los vídeos, proporcionar contenido en español, saludos

[@balamchannel]

pero creo que el publico interesado en vídeos tan técnicos en español es muy poca. En ingles tendrías mas visitantes.

[@nikos-giorgos]

I've owned two out of these four bikes...

[@gypsywheels]

Very nice Vespa 😎

[@calmack2349]

Mexico is beutafull .I will need to visit one day .

[@JoseAntonioCordova]

+cal mack thanks for your comments, you should visit someday.

[@miltalentos3555]

Halo, José, please can you tell me what is the fuel consumption for 100 km. Thank you!

[@miltalentos3555]

Hola, por favor puedes decirme cuántos litros de gasolina hasta por 100 km. Muchísimas gracias!

[@freddieriboni4521]

Great bike but I had one and in California it's to small the 300cc motor is to slow.. great for streets and coastal small towns but to small. Maybe if Vespa had a 400 cc I would get another one..bit till then BMW 400 is much nicer

[@frankwhelan1715]

A small scooter that can do 80 mph ,slow?

[@LurgsHowToGuides]

I've had 13 Motorbikes and now a Vespa GTS 300, have to say I'm well impressed with the ride, not so impressed with the rust underneath when It's only 4 years old.

[@JoseAntonioCordova]

I agree with your comments, I haven’t seen rust in the two years I’ve had mine, but I live in pretty dry weather. Thanks for watching

[@LurgsHowToGuides]

Jose Antonio Cordova I'm in England so it's wet and cold and salty roads but I've only done 2,000 miles on it and always wash it. I've seen them over here with rusted holes underneath and chassis ruined! Not good. I need to treat mine before it gets worse. Great video, really enjoyed the telemetry overlay.

[@sofiagomezg1296]

saludos, ¿qué tal la bajada? al ser automática y tener que depender 100% de los frenos (al no poder compresionar como en una manual) no genera algo de inseguridad y/o calentamiento de discos? gracias y saludos

[@JoseAntonioCordova]

Sofía Gómez G no, son discos ventilados y hasta ahora no he tenido ningún problema. Además este modelo tiene frenos anti bloqueo haciéndola muy segura en bajadas también. Gracias por tu comentario, saludos

[@Ringer1982]

Hi, how is it in long descents? Are brakes overheating while riding downhill in the mountains?

[@JoseAntonioCordova]

I had no problems with brakes overheating. It always performed well.

[@MichaelJosephJr934]

I wish this vespa came with a stereo system. I feel like i'd get bored just as i did watching this video.

[@toastopia1]

whats the range per tank mpg? total miles per tank? i would assume you could carry some extra gas as well! looks like fun!

[@JoseAntonioCordova]

+toastopia1 I made another video with more information here is the link, hope you find it useful kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnPLop6sfbypa5I

[@Bushcraft242]

I need one

[@JoseAntonioCordova]

+Getfit Gar you should get one, they are fun and for everyday use.

[@panos3505]

What's the benefit of the small windshield? I ask because it doesn't cover the whole body

[@JoseAntonioCordova]

Παναγιώτης Βελαώρας you can definitely feel the benefit on the chest and shoulder. Reduced drag overall on windy conditions. And it’s short but the uncovered part is basically the helmet so in my opinión it works pretty well.

[@panos3505]

@@JoseAntonioCordova Thanks

[@davidbrooksbank7444]

Great film dude. I have covered many miles on a Vespa GTS and would disagree with the bikers. The GTS touring is comfortable, can carry sufficient luggage for short breaks or longer if you wash your smalls out, its economical and more than enough power unless you are on a German Autobahn. Cruising at 70 MPH (112 kph) is more than enough for me. One thing I would advise though is if you live where the weather can be bad like me then ditch the fly scene and get the Vespa mid screen. So much better in rain. I have had ego massaging alpha male big bikes and they are so much more impractical than a Vespa GTS. Check out the following kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHSpaoirjLyShcU

[@davidchereneimmel8820]

Cool video and I also enjoy me GTS 300 Touring. Awesome machine! Keep the cool videos coming. Subscribe!

[@benitocamelo7639]

Hola. Un favor compadre. Necesito una moto, principalmente como transporte para la ciudad, pero la necesito de 250cc, que es el mínimo requerido por el gobierno de la cdmx para poder ingresar a vías rápidas como periférico, circuito, viaducto, segundos pisos. Vías que yo sí ocupó a diario. Por eso es indispensable que sea 250, sino me compraba una motoneta de 10mil y ya. El pedo es que las marcas reconocidas (yamaha, honda, suzuki) tienen sus motos 250 muy caras, por arriba de los 90mil, y eso se me hace demasiado para algo que sólo voy a usar para moverme en la ciudad. He encontrado motos 250cc que rondan los 50mil o por debajo de estos, pero de marcas no muy reconocidas como benelli, keeway, italika. Qué me puedes decir de estas marcas, valen la pena? Son duraderas? Confiables? Hay refacciones en México? Hay mejores por el mismo precio? Gracias. Me urge.

[@JoseAntonioCordova]

+Benito Camelo tu pregunta es difícil y todos nos enfrentamos a eso en México. No hay buenas opciones en ese rango de 300cc. Lo que te recomiendo es que observes las motos de esas marcas que mencionas ya después de un par de años de uso. Los plásticos se queman y los asientos se rompen. Mecánicamente no se si son confiables. Desafortunadamente no hay buenas opciones en ese rango pero yo personalmente buscaría una marca como Yamaha o Honda aunque sean más caras. O bien una Vespa usada, una GTS 300 puede rondar los $70,000 pesos.

[@eugeneteo9664]

i see lots of twisty

[@TheOrdersixtysix]

It is good, but not comfortable enough and not powerful enough for longer trips. super scoot though!

[@JoseAntonioCordova]

TheOrdersixtysix I agree. For faster highways or longer trips a larger engine and tires would help.

[@avinashshelke4336]

Nothing shows

[@JoseAntonioCordova]

What do you mean?

[@FreakMoPed8]

the old vespa gts 278ccm with the very weak 22hp is good for road trips, climbing up mountains, seriously?!?!? with what is it compared with? is this Level lower or higher? its definitely lower. at first i wondered if @jose is experienced with scooters and or motorbikes, but jose u obviously are. so is this Video sponsored by piaggio that u come to this conclusion? i mean its true, when u go only 50kmh, that 12" scooter does the Job, but fun riding a 2wheeler is defined definitely different. so i am sorry that i have to say: no, u dont inform correctly here with this Video. u compare with the Level above, not with lower Levels. the biggest Problem the gts has: till 80 on flat roads everything is okay, but then it gets chewy as the engine is too weak (the base is from 2002, the vespa gt 200) , the topspeed is dramatic low with only 130-135kmh, u have to consider also the typical italian tuned speedometer that cheats up to 15kmh, = to weak for Highways, too weak for Country roads to safely overtake otherrs that run 80-100kmh, no Chance. and the acceleration 0-100kmh in 14s (!?!?) for 5-6000,- euros? its made for a City. 0-80kmh is fine, its NOT made for road trips. of course u also get from A to B, sure, but fun driving Looks different. fact: the price for this weak scooter is horrible, its old technique, really low engine power, bad supsension, ohne one arm fork in the front and the optic... its already boring front is a flat licked Cosa that flopped end of 80ies and the ankeled costum rear where the engine opically falls out, that humgangous seat that Looks like a tongue...... its in general not really typical for vespa anymore unfortunately. than there is the always bad painting as they do it still by Hand so u easily get a rust Problem, then the injection pump and the fuel pump like to die etc etc. piaggio is known for very cheap production. in the year 2017, if u want to buy a vespa gts 278 sur its fine! BUT simpley be aware of that u get old technique for a price of a motorbike and: a) u get proper motorbikes for this amount of Money b) there are way better scooters available for less Money (ie Honda sh300i can do everything better) esp when u are used to good scooters and motorbikes a gts is really bad to drive outside the city, its NOT recommended. drive safe guys! :)

[@JoseAntonioCordova]

+mista FreakMoPed thanks for your comments. Let me try addressing some of them. 1. In this video I show my experience riding the Vespa on a two way narrow road and in which you really can't go faster than 80 km/h, it would be dangerous because of the blind turns. I had no problems riding my Vespa and keeping up with traffic. No need to overtake at 80-100 km/h, but the top speed is about 130 km/h which is above the speed limit. 2. I'm not sponsored by anyone but me. 3. I have no need to compare performance, this is not the intent of this video. 4. When you buy a Vespa you buy 70 years of history and tradition, you really don't care about the cost or if there are better options out there. 5. I agree with you that it's not made for high speed highways and I don't think I imply that at all in the video. 6. The Vespa is a two piece welded chassis which makes it extremely rigid it has traction control and ABS which makes it pretty safe, and after 5000 miles It is as good as new. Again, I'm only showing my experience with the Vespa, and so far so good.

[@FreakMoPed8]

ahu. that funny comment of that @fistful whatever is gone... i like dudes who show their character straight away, using the c word is a proper statement about your personal development state. so: i work for no one but myself, i simply allow myself to have an own opinion based on my experience and my technical knowhow, not influenced by the mainstream, in this case the typical: ooohhh such a beautiful scooter isnt it! its the BEST!! and this having an own opinion is a problem for some people... however. its not the best scooter, it is quite ok, u also come from a to b but definitely fact is: the price-performance ration ist really bad for a vespa gts 300, 150, 125 also sprint (horrible optic) etc.

[@kevinb6904]

Great video!!

[@JoseAntonioCordova]

Kevin B thanks I appreciate it