Robot’s Take on the All New 2023 Vespa GTS 300 HPE2

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[@SD-wt7ef]

Hey Piaggio!! give this guy a new vespa to review. Robot is a legend here in Europe.

[@wileecoyote5749]

He lives in The Bronx?

[@deberryfh]

42 minutes long. Worth every minute. Thank you.

[@davidhunternyc1]

I love the new "greige" color. It's like putty, slow, sedate, but elegant. I agree with your critique of the gaudy chrome switchgear surround. You've got excellent taste.

[@marcustalman2756]

Best explanation on the net 👍🇬🇧

[@JonBonesteel]

Nice analysis, but I think I'm just too cheap to pony up the 10 large to get on the road with one. My 2007 GTS 250 is doing quite fine and is easy to wrench on.

[@SABCRAZY13]

Great video and bro informative as always. PS, Thanks for wearing the Scooter Stomp HAT

[@Pete_or_Peter4Long]

How do you finally get rid of all the plastic chrome then think you know what let’s add it where it’s never been before to the switchgear. What a shame.

[@MotoTvWoodsFarm]

thanks for the update cool video

[@CupidStatFunt]

Looking forward to you getting one in stock to compare with a '22.

[@benwooding5491]

Hello Robot and thank you for all your great Videos. Have you done one for stripping down the tool box and floor panels to Rust Proof the Vespa GTS 300 please

[@blitzmotorscooters1635]

I need the Euro Black Out kit to swap out all blinker pods on a 2022 Primavera. I tried contacting scooterwest but never got word back over a month ago. I wanted to buy the kit from yall.

[@ajb08]

But have they upgraded the fuel pump ? My 2022 recently broke down with 400 miles on the clock !!! In the dealer next week with it. Probably going to have to wait weeks for a new pump or maybe I can get one from the new model......always a pleasure to watch your videos.

[@jcluv4life]

Thx for the overview. Spoke to TC a couple weeks ago letting him know I wanted 2023 model because it’s Vespa’s 77th anniversary and 2023 is 7 universal year, reason enough for me to replace my 2020 hpe.

[@SABCRAZY13]

Hope to see you soon Mr. Gary. 🤙🦺👍🏻

[@paulandrews7622]

I bought my Yellow gts brand new in 2009 here in the UK. She's still going strong and ridden nearly every day on my commute to work. She's a little rough around the edges now, but so far, has never let me down. I hope these new models are just as reliable. Sometimes I wonder if too much "Tech" just means more to go wrong ? I also have a P200e and three Royal Alloys. Love your videos, keep em coming !!!

[@ohwell2790]

Just exactly what does it take to make a machine female?

[@randylee2549]

@@ohwell2790

[@renatopasqualini5989]

Oh man I think I need to order one of those GTS Super Sport 300 hpe in the orange color 😍😍

[@jennalynnnelson]

What do they mean by “new plastic side that helps to slender the side of the whole vehicle”?? Is this the whole cowl or just the lower part? You can see it on the lower right of the screen beginning around 7:20

[@billytheearthworm573]

Thanks 👍

[@lthibault]

Very interesting videos, thank you although I didn’t have the budget to buy a Vespa I’m interested to learn about them. Just curious, why this nickname Robot’s ?

[@jefframirez4820]

Finally heard you mention something I've not liked on my '22 GTS...The LED Headlight Beam Pattern!! Yes, it's horrible - it's a mess!

[@Pete_or_Peter4Long]

I agree. I can’t believe they thought to themselves yeah this works. I almost thought mine was defective until I did some research.

[@dannyhl2]

Finally the antidive design. Something they promised but faill to make when the first 946 was introduced. Now I am really interested.

[@user-im9hp6cz8m]

Hello, I would like to ask you what improvements have been made to the hpe2 engine. Has the problem of excessive oil consumption been solved?

[@8th_Decade_Adventures]

Hey Robot: if price is not a consideration, which do you prefer for riding/daytrip touring on country roads, the Liberty 150 or the Vespa 150? Thanks.

[@tonyfacebook]

Are the top boxes to suit these 2023 colours also in stock or is there a waiting time. Thank you

[@michaelbrown2268]

I noticed you were searching "TC Helicopter Magnum PI". Are you making a tribute bike!?

[@MrPerrogaton]

What about the boot? Does an integral helmet fit already?

[@holgermessner851]

Have a 2009 300 GTS Super here in Panama. Just a couple km’s off original 10,000km. Looks the same except the instrument cluster I’m guessing.

[@parislady1925]

I bought 2009 GTS 250 which I loved but sold when I moved to a part of the country where I wouldn't feel safe on the roads. Anyway, the kickstand. That would be my only complaint about the Vespa. I had to pick it up the scooter to engage the kickstand and it was heavy to say the least. Did they ever fix that? What kind of kickstand do they have in the 2023 models?

[@blythg1394]

Very interested but prior owners say rust is an issue both underneath and in the battery compartment. Has this been addressed. A deal breaker if not.

[@Dinotti]

I haave gts 300 super 2019. She is still like new! :)

[@jennalynnnelson]

Ugh would love that green if it wasn’t the super sport! IMO would look much better with chrome trim and the regular horn cover.

[@jennalynnnelson]

Also, you’re right! I am super happy I have my orange 2022 GTS 🙌

[@pauls8456]

So how does the newer front end perform at speed on the highway compared to the original GTS?

[@edwardbrock1194]

Hey Robot, I've got a question I hope you can help me with. I'm 71 yr old and my first motorized 2 wheeler was a 1963 Vespa 125. I was told it had a top speed of 55-60 with a cruising speed of 45-48 which I could run all day without hurting the engine. I always ran wide open going 55(ish). My question is: Do modern Vespas have a cruising speed or do you just run wide open for several hours at a time as in traveling 300 miles? I have had many motorcycles but have decided to go back to a Vespa at my age. I sold my GoldWing and am ready to buy a new Vespa, probably the 300 but I'll even consider the 150 if I can run it wide open without hurting the engine. What are your thought?

[@hauntedsiamesetwin]

Looks like you guys upgraded your camera

[@kennethjonesjr2243]

I have been looking for reviews on a Vespa with a sidecar . Can we still get a sidecar for the new Vespa?

[@michaelpedicinjr]

Robot, When do you think you'll have a few of the various models in the showroom to be seen?

[@sspradley11]

At 14:09 it says the engine size is 300cc. Is this correct for the new 2023 HPE?

[@CupidStatFunt]

I believe it's the same 278cc as today

[@reichgbg]

I'm still waiting for Vespa GTS 500 HPE to be launched - with a bigger 9" OLED screen! 🙏

[@E38vip]

Is this confirmed? Id like that too

[@reichgbg]

@@E38vip Unfortunately not - yet. Still just rumours. But we are many fans really want Vespa to introduce a 500 GTS model in the future!

[@Designer_Opine]

Am I on crazy pills? That “Clay” color base model isn’t showing up on the website, only mint and black.

[@5150bwagner]

I've noticed it, too, and have seen it re-appear then disapear :-/ Same with the blue matte SuperTech. Very strange!

[@AngelSapundzhiev]

It will be sold in Europe more likely, not coming to the US yet.

[@patrickmccarthy1166]

Just got a 150 liberty 2021 I want upgrades and parts and looking for a company and website please help

[@aren8443]

I have a brand new gts 300 racing sixties only have 200 miles on it can I trade it?

[@larrylindsey1497]

Brushed aluminum look would be a better look than the chrome controls.

[@Lee-cz6ss]

Did they sort the Crappy Centre Stand?.. 200Kid

[@luisrios4017]

I think they should put bigger wheels like the piaggio beverly. Something like 14 or 15 inch wheels at least.

[@marksoprano007]

Silly question 🙋‍♂️. Can a 300cc be installed in a 946?

[@adamcurtin3410]

Where you gonna fit the radiator and coolant system?

[@marksoprano007]

Hence the warning of a silly Question. But with the right amount of money, skills, and knowledge, anything can be done.

[@marksoprano007]

I miss the flat matte white.

[@AcidRavelEffect]

green and orange - flat out…no, i didnt mean it like that… 😂

[@jameskrell4392]

Hate the mirrors, I had a 500 MP3 and it had similar mirrors, diabolical. I was so glad when I took the delivery of a 300 HPE in march this year to get back to some decent mirrors. Dislike the tail light, the round one looks so much better, and I hate black trim but thats just me. When I finnaly go for the 2023 model those mirrors will have to go at the least.

[@charkswitlazers]

You’re one pessimistic guy, ain’t ya. Just hate everything eh

[@jameskrell4392]

@@charkswitlazers No, I love the GTS, I've had three and bought new last March. There is nothing wrong with disliking mirrors that aren't as good as the originals.

[@johnger850305]

The increased price is still very cheap compared to the place I live, in Taiwan 2022 GTS 300 Euro 5 costs like USD$11000 not include any other fees....

[@5150bwagner]

The beige GTS and matte blue SuperTech have disapeared, reapeared and then disapeared again from the US site 😕

[@Neoptolemus]

Robot I have the gts hpe and sometimes just after ignition it turns off. Have you ever noticed that problem?

[@gsinsd7317]

how many miles, might need a valve adjustment.

[@Neoptolemus]

@@gsinsd7317 3000km 2000miles I guess

[@steveknapp7993]

Any truth to the 310cc 30HP model in spring 2024

[@spiliosgalanis189]

where is the vespa??

[@yanyosunfuatabi3450]

patron çok iyi teknisyenim beni yanına al çalışayım

[@2tone209]

NOICE

[@marceldubai]

The chrome does not fit the update. It looks cheap. The anti dive in my opinion is the most worthy update. Is it worth that extra 10% increase in price?

[@Andyneo100]

300cc or still 278cc?

[@meridianmoda]

278

[@LP_NY]

Sorry but those chrome switches ...FUGLY!

[@mikejones-go8vz]

Outside temperature 🤔

[@sainta2667]

I wish it will stay simple, nobody need too much tech on a scooter

[@chadcady4635]

10% increase is a big mistake. I went from I’m in to looking for a different hobby 😢

[@gsinsd7317]

"I Like Scuters".

[@skinheadengland]

If you calculate the price increase based in today’s reality taking into account that the dollar is now stronger than the euro you can easily see They have made it over 20% more expensive than the previous year.

[@ohwell2790]

Vespa's are so damn expensive and not better than those from Thailand.

[@K1989L]

That switch gear reminds me of the very first chinese cheap scooters you could order online and it came in a box to your door. They were and are god awful. I have resented the switch gear in the sprint and primavera models and it was a good reason to choose GTS instead... So I am absolutely GUTTED that now the GTS also has that awful cheap plastic switch gear. The new GTS is not an option anymore. I'd rather buy used or some other scooter from Piaggio. I had a 50cc Piaggio scooter in 2005. It had the same switches as the Medley today. They were good quality and good looking back then and they are good quality and good looking today. But that new GTS switch gear was rubbish back then and it is rubbish and ugly AF today.

[@manueleguiluz9286]

For me.. is more ugly...!!!