Piaggio Liberty 150 Walkthrough

The Piaggio Liberty 150 is a fantastic scooter for commuting and daily urban scooter use. And if you want, you can even cross a river in Mexico on it - but maybe keep that to a minimum. This video walks through the functions and features of the Piaggio Liberty 150.
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[@lauriewright5030]

GREAT walk through... just bought mine & the only thing I wish I had done was purchase it WAY WAY sooner. I'm in LOVE!!!!

[@VespaPortland]

We hear that a lot! Anything from 1-20 years of waiting. You have it now so enjoy the hell out of it and watch out for dummies on the road.

[@notbenh]

Such a rad scoot. Thanks for giving us a tour of the bike.

[@VespaPortland]

Youuuu got it.

[@Currian11]

Thanks so much for this video-- it's a great thorough overview of how everything works. If I lived in OR I'd come buy from you. I just ordered my Baci Perugina from Cleveland Moto yesterday, and I now I'll feel like less of a novice when it arrives!

[@VespaPortland]

You’re welcome and glad it helped. The crew over there in Cleveland is pretty awesome. Have fun on the new scooter and thanks for watching.

[@xReflamed]

Thanks for showing all the details! I'll be trying out this scooter next week in The Netherlands. We can't to that fast on it here, but it does look like a great bike for commuting.

[@VespaPortland]

Thanks for watching! We are envious of all the great roads in Europe!

[@roywalls5595]

Thank you for sharing this video about Piaggio Library S 150cc!

[@VespaPortland]

You’re welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@andrew6526]

Really great review. No bs just honest info. We have the piaggio medley here in Australia looks similar but different specs. Thanks for a great overview of this scooter 👍🇦🇺

[@VespaPortland]

You’re welcome and thanks for watching! I’d like to ride a Medley someday but they don’t import them to the US market.

[@TheExpendableGuy1]

I have both the Medley and the Liberty (125 cc for both) and they are quite different. Medley has twice the storage capacity, accomodates a passenger way better and offers a better wind protection. It is heavier and you feel it in the direction. But it feels a lot safer and stable in turns with a better mass repartition. It also has better front suspension and a more comfortable seat. Finally it has good accelerations in the 60-90 km/h range where the Liberty starts to suffer. But the light weight and the energy of the Liberty are enjoyable too and it's always a joy to ride.

[@newlife155]

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[@TheExpendableGuy1]

Good review and presentation of this nice scooter 👍

[@VespaPortland]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@dianagomez2532]

Very detailed. Thanks for the info ☺️

[@VespaPortland]

You’re welcome. Hope it helped. Thanks for watching!

[@santiagobriones410]

This video just made me decide to purchase this for my high schooler instead of an ebike. Wish you were in Texas so I could buy it from you. Thanks for the great video.

[@VespaPortland]

Glad this video helped you out! Enjoy the scoot!

[@darcychu9652]

You don't have the range anxiety with your gas engine scooter as with an electric scooter. Trust me, an Aggie from Taiwan, an island flooded with over 10 million gasoline scooters as workhorses daily, I would never trade my gasoline scooter for an electric one. Both Kymco and SYM are scooters of Taiwanese brands with solid quality at affordable prices.

[@darcychu9652]

You can get a bottle of gasoline to revive your gasoline scooter out of gas from somewhere in the dessert, but you can not revive your electric scooter in the dessert.

[@felix2b5]

You do a great job on reviewing , all the information people are interested in like does it have fuel injection , what is the top speed and so many other important details as well .

[@VespaPortland]

Thank you! We want people to feel confident in their purchase. Thanks for watching.

[@ibrahimalnuaimi346]

Good explanation, thanks a lot.

[@VespaPortland]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching.

[@tsubine]

Loved it, thank you for the info

[@VespaPortland]

You’re welcome!

[@gerbilbill]

I wish one of the big 4 would release a big wheel 125 or 150cc scooter for the USA market. They completely dominate Asia.

[@VespaPortland]

Maybe someday! Thanks for watching.

[@darcychu9652]

Suzuki has an "Address 115" from Indonesia with 14 inch wheels, but the bad thing about that big wheel scooter is that Suzuki shortened the leg room due to the larger front wheel thus caused the rider can not carry groceries on the floor board as other scooters.

[@thepoormanschannel5203]

This is a very nice scoooter.I currently ride a old piaggio fly.I live near Nashville TN...What I like about piaggio"s is the parts support and reliability...also you should include more of your trips such as the Mexican ride in a separate video...It looked real neat in clips...

[@VespaPortland]

Thanks for watching! We have a few Mexico specific ride videos in our list. Check ‘em out!

[@thepoormanschannel5203]

@@VespaPortland I don't know how I missed them...Thank you...

[@paulwasilewski4526]

Great video

[@VespaPortland]

Thanks, Paul!

[@Sectionatebeats]

Loved my Liberty 150. Sold after getting a GTS, but miss it and wish I just held onto it!

[@VespaPortland]

Letting a scooter go is a bummer. Maybe someday you’ll add a Liberty back to the stable. Thanks for watching.

[@mjbarran]

So helpful!!

[@VespaPortland]

Glad to help! Thanks for watching.

[@Partywiththebigdog]

Hi. GREAT in depth video; thank you! Question: in real world pothole and bumpy roads, how much do you feel with the suspension provided? Also, is the rear drum brake a big concern? Much appreciated...

[@VespaPortland]

You’re welcome. Thanks for watching. Scooter suspension is the most basic of all motorcycle suspension systems. Hard bumps feel hard on pretty much any scooter but the larger wheels on the Liberty can smooth out the ride. No issues with the rear brake drum that we can think of. Squeeze both brakes evenly to come to a nice smooth stop.

[@Stm_public_transport]

This is my favorite company piaggo

[@VespaPortland]

They make a great scooter. Thanks for watching.

[@jono5900]

Great walk through..detailed yet efficient. So, I'm in NYC and size and girth of scooter are important considerations..stuck behind a garbage truck? That's prob why I'd choose this over the more traditional Vespas like 150LX or 300 series. So, that being the case, it's between this Liberty, the Kymco Like, Genuine Urbano 200i and the SYM Jet 14..although I agree with your assessment about the over plastic aspects of some of the Asian models..kind of like Transformers aren't they..lol. Anyway, thanks again for valuable input on this model...

[@VespaPortland]

You’re welcome and thanks for watching. You’ll find the scooter that’s right for you soon.

[@celestelewaniak6683]

Thanks for the information. What is the flashing red light. What is the fuel tank capacity (not anywhere in the manual)

[@VespaPortland]

1.5 gallons for the fuel. But the design is a little weird where part of the tank is higher up than the other part so unless you sit there and wait for the pressure to equalize you may "fill it up" and then notice that it's not entirely fully on the dashboard. Robot at Scooterwest/Vespa Motorsport has a KZbin video about this if you care to check it out. The light is the immobilizer warning light and details about it are on page 64 in the owners manual.

[@kevinpickett5310]

Hey there! Love your videos and I'm learning a lot about the scooters so I appreciate you for that! I haven't bought a scooter yet because I want to make sure I make the right purchase and all that. After watching this video and your Buddy 170i video, I had a couple questions. If the Buddy engine is larger than the liberty, how come the liberty can go on the freeway more and go faster? Also, choosing between the two, which do you prefer? The liberty 150 or the Buddy 170i? Thank you again and appreciate your input!

[@VespaPortland]

I’m a bit too tall to comfortably enjoy either scooter but if you plan on riding freeways often I’d go with the Liberty. The engine architecture, gearing, and overall build is better than the Buddy 170 for that sort of application. CC’s don’t always tell the full story in top speed. You’ll get about 62mph out of the Buddy and 68mph out of the Liberty at full throttle although both might read a bit faster in the speedometer those are the real values. Take care!

[@dipdo7675]

Great vid thanks!! Was that Baja trip with Robot of Scooter West??

[@VespaPortland]

It was! We went down there for his birthday week.

[@randykaminski6214]

Great introduction-thank you. I wish I was in the area, but I’m over in Michigan.. Could you tell me the make/model of the white scooter on the right in the video, and the grey one that the back end can be seen on the left? Thank you again!

[@VespaPortland]

Hi Randy - thanks for watching! The white scooter on the lift in the video is a Vespa Primavera 150. We made that one a MOD style bike, with all the mirrors and lights, for a customer. The gray one is my 2020 Vespa GTS 300. That color is no longer available.

[@randykaminski6214]

Thank you-I really admire the Vespa 300-great choice!

[@jtkrpm1]

going to need to make the drive up there eventually. turn indicator on dash does not work turning left, though the left turn signals do work.

[@VespaPortland]

Definitely come by and we can get that figured out.

[@Noob-bn6my]

Hello thanks for the awesome review. Do you know how fast it is tho?

[@VespaPortland]

The Liberty 150 has a top speed in the mid-60s. Likely 68 mph is about as fast as you’ll get. Thanks for watching.

[@Noob-bn6my]

@@VespaPortland nice nice thank you for responding back ;) Also your welcome

[@Ettzil]

Hi, I got the same scooter, well not exactly, mine is 2017 model. I have a problem though with it now. The battery is dead and the seat is locked. There is no electricity so turning the key and pushing the unlock button does nothing. Is there any other way to open the trunk? Great walktrough by the way.

[@VespaPortland]

Hi! Yes, turn the key to the off or on position and then press in on the key to open the glovebox. In the bottom left of the glovebox is a lever you can pull that will release the seat lock. Now thinking about this I totally forgot to put that lever in the video. Thanks for watching!

[@Ettzil]

@@VespaPortland Sweet! Thank you for the feedback!

[@chelseaandbrandonrae4669]

Can you get tires with a bit of gravel road capability? I have a 2008 Scarabeo 200 which I think is the same as this with the 16 inch front and 14 back. I Can only find 100% urban tires.

[@VespaPortland]

Generally scooter tires are going to lean toward urban use. If you look at the number on the side of the tire which will look something like 130/70-12, you can then enter that in google and just add “off-road tire” to the end of it. Should bring back something if it exists.

[@vinnypinto4695]

Would you recommend a dealer Between Tampa Fl and north to Crystal River Fl. My zip is 34609 in Spring Hill Fl about the midpoint

[@VespaPortland]

Don’t really know of anyone over there but the best one I’ve heard of seems to be new scooters for less in Gainesville Florida.

[@cle63]

Any thoughts on the Honda Super Cub 125? Similar big-wheeled scooter-like bike.

[@VespaPortland]

It’s probably a fine scooter as well but the aesthetic is definitely different. Whatever fits you best (physically and visually) is what you should get. Thanks for watching!

[@darcychu9652]

It is a legend! But dated design without under seat storage space. Meanwhile, overpriced!

[@rahi7339]

R there r any snow or knobby tires available for the scooter? Is this good for winter use where u have snow and icy road? I'm trying to buy this to do deliveries in nyc, does this have same engine as vespa ??

[@VespaPortland]

Don’t know if a knobby tire for the scooter but in general two wheeled vehicles are pretty dangerous in icy conditions. Wouldn’t recommend using them on those super cold days. Good luck out there and thanks for watching.

[@rahi7339]

@@VespaPortland thanks for your advice, now that I realized, I actually fell couple of times from turning during snowy days on my ebike. Won't take risk like that. Do you think piaggio and vespa are same in reliability??

[@VespaPortland]

We would say yes to the reliability question. Same engines. Great scooters. Good luck.

[@GreaserJohnny]

On the market for scoots. Gas prices are going nuts!

[@VespaPortland]

Good luck in your search! Thanks for watching.

[@darcychu9652]

Parking convenience is another major advantage.

[@TheLwaller09]

How do you turn off the immobilizer alarm if something set it off while the bike is parked/locked? I just bought mine on Sunday and reading through the manual, it mentions the system but offers no info on how to turn the alarm off if it gets set off...? Unlike Vespa's, there's no key fob with a dedicated alarm button, so I'm wondering what i need to do before my neighbors murder me if I set this off one night by accident so it's not blaring waking everyone up for miles around for 15 straight minutes.

[@VespaPortland]

The Piaggio factory alarms come with a fob to enable and disable the alarm. The trouble is you’re probably going to have to be pretty close to it to turn it off. So keep your walking shoes near your bed. Good luck and thanks for watching!

[@darcychu9652]

Always use the bike U lock instead of the alarm.

[@barnabusthomas1010]

what happens if you have a dead battery on the liberty 150, and you need to replace the battery, how do you get the seat to open because it is an electronic buttom you push to open the seat. thanks!!!

[@VespaPortland]

Put the key in your scooter and turn it to the off or on position and then press inward on the key as if you were trying to press it farther into the ignition. That will open up your glove box. In the bottom left corner there’s a little black lever that you can pull and it will pop the seat open. Good luck. I think it’s actually shown in this video as well.

[@barnabusthomas1010]

@@VespaPortland thank you very much for the help!!!!

[@RK-ds7im]

Are owners allowed to do their own servicing? Thanks

[@VespaPortland]

Absolutely. Check out our friend Robot’s videos on their KZbin channel - Vespa Motorsport - for detailed servicing tutorials.

[@samuelfink4799]

Just curious as to what the 6000 mile service runs at your shop?

[@VespaPortland]

$269 and includes valve adjustment.

[@samuelfink4799]

@@VespaPortland Thanks for the response!

[@tonycantore9107]

That also includes the belt?

[@kaweah41]

basic specs would be nice to mention. What does the Euro 5 mean?

[@VespaPortland]

Euro 5 is the current emissions standard for Europe. Vehicles need to be continually made cleaner and quieter as time goes on. What other specs are you looking for?

[@tenzichoeyin1188]

How much is this scooter after tax and license?

[@VespaPortland]

Depends entirely on where you live. There’s no tax in Oregon but DMV fees vary by county. Check with your local dealer.

[@addisonpage1]

Wait I’ve gotta use premium gas????? If you could help me over this comment I would appreciate it, because that could be why I’m having some engine issues

[@VespaPortland]

Yes premium gas (91 or higher) octane is recommended by the manufacturers in the owners manual.

[@VespaPortland]

Well I’m over 200lbs and I get about 70mpg riding on hills/freeway/surface streets/etc. Thanks for watching!

[@kenhxamxihihi]

This motorbike has a pretty good driving feel, accelerating quickly and smoothly. However, it's a pity because in Vietnam there is only 125cc version. Warranty shops have a bad working attitude, always try to replace customers' spare parts and sell spare parts at quite expensive prices.

[@VespaPortland]

Bummer! Thanks for watching

[@dabr5467]

How many miles could one expect to get out of this scooter assuming it is properly maintained, and riding on regular asphalt roads at normal driving speeds, in two scenarios, 1 - always parked in a garage, and 2 - always parked outside, but under a tarp?

[@VespaPortland]

The main difference of parking inside or outside is going to be related to fasteners rusting, panels fading, etc. The Piaggio scooters have incredible engines. Even riding it full throttle for multiple hours straight won't hurt it. Maintain the services and you'll have that scooter for many many thousands of miles. The highest miles we've ever seen on a Vespa engine was something like 80,000 miles and it's still going, on the original engine with no rebuild. Thanks for watching!

[@Floridawoodsbanshee]

@@VespaPortland wow. That's what I was wondering is the lifespan of a well maintained scooter. Alot of door dashers are using the Zuma 125cc. I just looked at the Honda pcx 157 cc. And I agree with you. The Piaggio looks like the better machine. Do you think the Piaggio would be better than the Zuma in fuel economy, acceleration? Thanks for any honest opinion. I'm getting ready to put deposit on scooter this week.

[@VespaPortland]

I think the Liberty has better fuel economy (fuel tank is also slightly larger) and acceleration (higher displacement). Good luck!

[@Floridawoodsbanshee]

@@VespaPortland great 👍. Thank you very much.

[@darcychu9652]

​@@Floridawoodsbanshee There are over 10 million scooters in Taiwan being used abusively as workhorse daily. Most of them can last over 50,000 miles normally. So, a gasoline scooter is a very lucrative investment for your daily errands as well as commuting.

[@chromedogdinet]

Reminds me of my Honda SH150i.

[@VespaPortland]

Yeah pretty similar look! Thanks for watching.

[@darcychu9652]

But Japanese scooters with large wheels have smaller floor space which is not convenient for groceries carrying.

[@tonycantore9107]

Is there any room to negotiate on the scooter

[@VespaPortland]

Maybe on prior year models but generally no.

[@tonycantore9107]

I see... Thanks

[@andyostertag]

GPS speedo test on Yamaha Majesty and Yamaha Smax 3-5 mph generous according to increased speed. Yamaha Vino 125 dead on for some reason

[@VespaPortland]

It’s always a crap shoot! Thanks for watching.

[@Partywiththebigdog]

2nd question, plz. This Piaggio or the SYM Jet 14? Thanks

[@VespaPortland]

Piaggio makes a better scooter overall. And depending on your country finding SYM parts, dealers, and distributors can be quite a challenge.

[@darcychu9652]

SYM is a bike manufacturer from Taiwan. Both Kymco and SYM are Taiwanese brands with solid quality. There are over 10 million scooters in Taiwan being used abusively as workhorse daily. I prefer SYM to Kymco for reliability though both are comparable to Japanese scooters. The only weak spot is logistics, it might take a little bit longer for you to get your parts for your SYM or Kymco scooters.

[@nomorebang]

386 lbs max weight capacity, here in the U.S that's a one person bike for most Americans. Don't forget put a tracker on it thieves are out there, mine got stolen.

[@VespaPortland]

Sorry to hear about the theft! Hope you’re back on the road soon. Thanks of watching.

[@roamereasy9737]

You should lock your scooter with an U-shape lock to any fixed fixtures,such as light post, fence, pole etc.. Bikes and scooters are vulnerable to thieves with a pickup truck.

[@UncleVoodoo]

I was hoping this would be my next bike, but…… no USB port or 12v plug? Unforgivable.

[@VespaPortland]

Bummer it didn’t work out! Maybe the Vespa Primavera.

[@Tom-sg4iv]

It’s prewired and available as an upgrade. But you can do it yourself in an hour with an $5 usb outlet from AliExpress

[@darcychu9652]

You can carry a portable power bank along instead of an USB port. As to 12V outlet, you can attach a cigarette lighter outlet extension cord directly to your battery to make one in your under seat storage bucket.

[@rahi7339]

Thank you for telling about service maintenance, my dealer really tricked me believe that I need oil change every 2k miles and major service every 4k miles, thts extra oil change and major service service every 12k miles, those money grabbing bastards almost fooled me if it wasn't for you

[@VespaPortland]

Sorry to hear that! Toward the end of your owner’s manual you can see the maintenance schedule to verify that their info is wrong. Good luck!

[@rahi7339]

@Vespa Portland they saying I'm reading in km, next time I'm gonna confront those bastard, I left them good reviews now its going to 1 star

[@VespaPortland]

There's also the possibility that they made a simple mistake. Maybe check with them first because bad reviews can really hurt a small business. Good luck and hope it turns out well for you. Thanks for watching our videos!

[@rahi7339]

@@VespaPortland they r vespa brooklyn, it's not small mistake, they said the samething to everyone who brought tjr piaggio, 3-4 different person from the dealer said 2k miles, this scammers deserves tp get exposed, asked me for 176$ to replace a mirror that took 30 min to fix

[@hardware64]

The pcx is in a completely different bracket as a scooter, better suspensions, better engine that is also liquid cooled, better fuel economy AND horsepower, better brakes, general build quality, better everything really, except for aesthetics which is subjective

[@VespaPortland]

Thanks for watching

[@darcychu9652]

Air-cooled engines would be less troublesome in the long run for small displacement .

[@iamrishio]

Nice video but a few bits of incorrect information. The ‘dry’ weight is about 258 pounds and the wet wait is closer to about 273 pounds. The Honda PCX160 ‘wet’ weight is about 286 pounds. So while the PCX is heavier, it is more like 13 pounds heavier. Also, the carrying capacity for the Liberty is 683 pounds, inclusive of the weight of the bike, so the carrying capacity is more like 410 pounds or so - which is still great. Other than that, awesome walk through. Imm deciding between the AVD160 and this, but haven’t seen either in the flesh..

[@VespaPortland]

Thanks for the corrections and for watching.

[@johndefalque5061]

I don't like the fat Honda look!

[@VespaPortland]

Thanks for watching.