Vespa: Best Brand or Just Overpriced?

[@donaldames124]

I'm almost 80 years old and as a result of riding for 55+ years, have accumulated over 500,000 miles on two-wheeled vehicles. Two of them have been Vespas (GT200 and a brand new GTS 300 HPE) I also owned and rode a Kymco 150 Like. All the rest of have been motorcycles, ranging from 90CC to 1600CC. There is a difference between Vespas and other scooters. Some call it heritage, a lifestyle, a culture....and you do pay extra for it. The same holds true for Harley Davidson motorcycles. What I also know is that at 80 years of age, I am no longer strong enough to "horse around" 700 to 900 lb. motorcycles. My GTS 300 at 360 pounds fits my present physical strength just fine, and I still take great joy at leaving most cars "in the dust" when I take off from a stop light. Having said that, I try to always remember that it's not what you ride, but that you're riding. Enjoy your two wheels, and stay safe!

[@Felix-fy7ki]

This comment is describing it perfectly!

[@ashleyrhodes9974]

The Kymco Like is a great scooter. Superb look and overbraked for such a light vehicle. Plus, ownership allows you to stick two fingers up to the Chinese Communist Party. What's not to like?

[@mickturner957]

I've heard it said this way...It's Not the Bike, It's the Ride

[@davidd1289]

Have you ever had a bad accident? 500000 miles wow

[@arioskuter8926]

Did you mean it's still suitable for 80 years old Sir?

[@speedfinder1]

Great video, and you have pointed out the most significant "User requirement advantages" that set VESPA away from the competition. Here's my take on it, If I may....as someone who has run all sorts of motorcycles including VESPA products. Firstly, have to say that I no commercial connection to the VESPA brand, I've 40 plus years of experience of 2 wheeled transport and my experience tells me one over-riding truth. THE difference is simple. You can still buy service parts for the original 1940s Vespa Scooters in Italian dealer shops. The internet is a wonderful thing! I don't think you will be able to say that for KYMCO in 70 years time. Vespa scooters cost way more to make than an alternative brand as they are built to be ABLE to be repaired. Even the very latest ones are built to be able to be repaired and give very long service. Pay Cheap, pay twice as they say.

[@SimonBauer7]

oh yes, you can still buy original parts or tuning parts from like sip and stuff.

[@lanceferraro3781]

I've ridden two wheels for 55 years, from BMWs, to Hondas and everything else. I had knee injuries in the Navy, and that stopped me from riding motorcycles because my right knee bending is limited, bend it too much for too long and, oh, the pain. Scooters are like sitting in a chair. I've had a 1987 Honda Elite 150 for 13 years, I added a Honda 250 Reflex, then a Suzuki Burgman 400 and now, what you bought, a 2017 Vespa GTS 300, in Ferrari red, after all, I am Italian and my last name is close enough, Ferraro. It will cruise at 65 to 70 easy. Thanks for the episodes.

[@GreyGhost-r4z]

Sounds like fun

[@Ontheroadtourism]

I have always had sports bikes, but a couple of weeks ago I bought my first Vespa 300 HPE. It's become my preferred mode of transport and is so much fun. The Vespa definitely feels premium and I have no regrets buying it. Great review BTW.

[@GopinathMEP]

Do you still feel the same? I'm planning on getting one.

[@kevinconville9258]

My Corgi bought me a 300GTS (red) in 2010 for Father's Day. It has been perfectly reliable, still great fun to ride , gets 65mpg and is way sportier than the uninitiated might imagine. Of the ca. 30 motorcycles I've owned, the Vespa, along with my '73 BMW R5, are my favorites.

[@MostlyInteresting]

Hey short riders looking for a bike. There are a ton of Honda Rebel 250s' out there and they are faster than a scoot of the same size and cheap. Good way to get the skills to move to a bike later.

[@katrinafaealignay6611]

Simple and straight to the point. I love your vlog!

[@ScooterwolfsMotovlog]

When I first got the scooter bug I wanted nothing but a Vespa. An ET4 particularly. This was around 2005/06, but when I finally got my license in 2010 and went to look at Vespas again they had priced themselves out of my business. Plus, I had since discovered that they tended to have electrical problems or were difficult to find parts for, or they took a while to order. It’s still a great brand, but not the only amazing fish in the sea.

[@ScooterNewbie]

You are sooo right…. There are a ton of great scooters out there, so spending beyond the value it provides you is foolish!

[@rossydv]

@@ScooterNewbie but any that aren't repulsive?

[@geraldscott4302]

@@ScooterNewbie There may be a lot of decent scooters out there, but there is only one Vespa. I noticed that you did wind up with one after all.

[@SakuraPT2]

True, it's more easier to find parts for Vespa here in Europe and find second hands to, my dream is to one day own a vespa and a classic fiat lol

[@ScooterwolfsMotovlog]

@@SakuraPT2 I would also jump at a chance to get a Vespa. It's so iconic and cool. A 50cc would be perfect because my wife could ride it as well.

[@omgwtfMindyloo]

Thank you! I am looking at all brands of scooters, and the ABS on the Vespa gives it a serious edge!

[@Gabriel-kz6kb]

Don't know how it is in the US but here in Europe all Brands have ABS. (They need it at least on one axle by law)

[@Hithere-ek4qt]

Lots of them have ABS now, my 2020 SYM does

[@AVeryBritishBiker]

Yeah the reason people love Vespa so much (apart from its looks of course) is its history. Scooters existed before the Vespa but the Vespa was the ancestor of basically all scooters as we know them today. Sure there are plenty of very good competitors out there (several of which I have owned and loved) but none of them have that history and just pure class. That's what you pay for, if its worth the extra money or not is down to the individual but there's clearly more than enough people willing to pay the extra to keep them in business.

[@mickturner957]

Speaking of Brittish, I purchased a 1972 Norton Comando Combat, it was a 750cc and did a sub 12 second quarter mile, pretty fast in that day in time. One scooter/bike I always wanted but never got was a Mustang Stallion, they were a small motorcycle and ran quite fast for a 12HP motor. Look them up, they have a lot of class!

[@hotchihuahua1546]

In 98 I was a trained mechanic for Ducati , Aprilia , Moto Guzzi & Vespa . I have owned all but the Aprilia but not because it wasn’t a quality motorcycle . It had to do with what I liked . I owned and tested both the Vespa ET2 and ET4 . Both models were fun , solid and reliable to drive . Vespa has built its reputation through many years of development . They are the premier classic scooter to own if you can afford one .

[@jacksonpauljackson2557]

Wich would you say is best gt 200 or 300

[@62heinkel]

Good video. Riding Vespas since 1995 from 200 cc Rally 200 ( 1977 ) to currently on a 2008 GTS 300. Also , never buy new ! There is always a nearly new second hand one out there from someone who had second thoughts about rinding / owning two wheels. That's how you get your massive discount on brand new dealer prices.

[@nickblue3]

Thats the way to do it! I got a 2020 Vespa GTS Touring with HPE for $5300 and it had only 635 miles and equipped with beautiful hard case, same color!

[@oliverwest_dj]

Your comment is what I was looking for. Im just about to buy a vespa but saw secondhand vespas for sale. Thanks

[@BridgeandTunnelScooterClub]

had a P200 , have a Sport 100, PGO, Honda Elite 150 and a 2019 Primavera. It not just about price. Quality and tradition is what matters.

[@WHOAMI-vi1xr]

If you disassemble the Vespa scooter and the other scooters you will understand for sure that they are poles apart. Only the Indian made Vespas are a disgrace to the Piaggio group("Make in India project"--Govt of India) by my experience within a year they made me a "scooter mechanic" it all started from the cheap quality ignition rotary switch and list simply goes on and on .😍😍😍 Nice work . From Kerala ,India.

[@trivikramgavara]

Could you please elaborate on why you had to refer Make In India and Govt of India into this discussion about Vespas?

[@nitroAle]

Man,I don't know... I'm Italian, I own a Pk50s from 82, a Cosa 125 from 88, and a lml star 200 4t. And i love the star. It's a evolution from the px serie.

[@fasullodavvero]

@@nitroAle " And i love the star. It's a evolution from the px " Amico mio,tu hai poche idee mooooooolto confuse sulla LML

[@goawaytours]

Modern Italian made Vespas are shockingly bad. Frames rust in front of your eyes and the engines are unreliable. The Indian ones go on forever. Older Italian heritage geared Vespas we’re great.

[@fasullodavvero]

@@goawaytours Dovresti parlare solo di cose che conosci,e tu le Vespe *NON* le conosci.

[@soulslaveone]

Great Channel You`ve got here, lady! Been riding all sorts of scooters for 25 years (Im 44 now) but just bought my third Vespa (... and second GTS:) Love the community and love Vespas. Gonna be pimping my new GTS this winter, for sure. ALL bells and whistles. Please make episodes about all the great accessories you can get for the Vespas. The selection of accessories, Vespas own or aftermarket, is huge! Greetings from a Norwegian Scooterist.

[@sdfsdghhjjf3880]

Bought a Vespa S50 2 stroke 2010, best bike I have ever owned and done literally thousands of miles which touch wood have been trouble free, the build, ride quality and handling are fantastic.

[@donelmore2540]

A few years ago, I bought a used Vespa 300 GTV in CA. It’s a very fun scooter. When I bought a house in TX, I was looking for a Suzuki Burgman 650 Executive. I looked and rode 2 used ones and passed on them. They weren’t as fast out of the hole, weren’t as smooth and the “transmission” feels weird when slowing to a stop. I then found a new one just out of the box at a dealer in Houston (they quit importing them in 2018 for some reason) and I got it for $3K under sticker. It rides the same as the used ones. It’s main advantage is that it is more competent at 65mph+ than the Vespa-plus it has a power windshield and power mirrors.

[@caffeineman72]

I'm loving your videos, I've been a motorcyclist for 30 years but just bought a pair of Buddy Scooters for my son and I to enjoy together. I have the 170i and he has the 125, and your videos have been really helpful. Also, I used to live in the Houston area, North Houston in Cypress, and South Houston in Pearland - that traffic is no joke.

[@ScooterNewbie]

Ha! You've got an automatic buddy to ride Buddys with! That makes me smile. Hopefully you can keep smiling with minimal traffic wherever you landed! I take 518 often into Pearland, but I can't imagine Cypress traffic!

[@nctexan1970]

Thank you for creating this channel and the content. I own a HUGE touring bike that I use as a daily commuter and long trip ride. BUT my 1.5 hour one way work commute on a bike, year round…even in the snow…is making my wife nervous. I am looking at selling my big bike and using the cash to purchase a Vespa for both of us, and a dirt bike for my adventure fix. Keep up the content! Good stuff. I think we will get a Vespa 150cc Tour. Ciao!

[@ScooterNewbie]

Oh my… year round…1.5 hours… in the snow even?! Hard core rider! Kudos for looking for a win-win in the house, too. 😂 Please share when you guys get your scooters! I’m thrilled to hear that kind of good news!! I had no idea that I’d be making scooter content, but that kind of story is why I make time for it. ❤️

[@darcychu9652]

It would be safer to buy scooter with ABS snd TCS for long commuting. The smaller wheels on scooters might require you to change your riding habits. 150 c.c. might not be powerful to carry both of you for touring. A scooter of long wheel base with top box to lean on for back seat passenger could be more comfortable on long ride. There are plenty of scooters around 300 c.c. could be your choice.

[@SimplicityForGood]

Anyone that can help me chose between Vespa Sprint 50 with some mods for a stronger ignition, or a standard Peugeot Django 50 cc with no modifications ? I might add a new cylinder over time if easy to do on these, but some people warn me that new modern-day scooters need computer software to tune them... I am not sure that is true.. ... but how to choose between these models really? quality, functions, strength uphill, comfort etc? what to consider between them?

[@TonyWhite-x3c]

Great review. You ticked the topic very well. I have had a Vespa Sprint 150cc, which I now miss and am thinking about the GTS 300 before the next summer.

[@mike.p.1400]

I’ve heard that when you buy a vespa it does not come assembled. You have to pay for the assembly.

[@markmoffett6813]

That was a great video and I have thoroughly enjoyed all of them. BUT now you are including the Vespa in your films Love it , Love it , Love it Thank you very much. Mark from Maryland

[@ScooterNewbie]

Thanks, Mark! It’s a great scooter, but I’m going to struggle to let my beloved Buddy Kick go in the same breath! 😂

[@henkjeoma8069]

I don't have to much experience on anything other than piaggio's but what I can say is the Piaggio mono front forks ride so much better than anything else they make a huge difference.

[@Hithere-ek4qt]

Bigger wheels make a much more comfortable ride. Most Vespa have 12 inch, go look for something like 15 or 16

[@SmartFamilyMoney]

This is a great video! Thanks for explaining the differences. Sounds like I would probably appreciate the quality of a Vespa.

[@ScooterNewbie]

Thank you! You have no idea what your support means to me!

[@visitperaiagreece]

In my opinion, I'd much rather have a used Vespa than a newer alternative. I especially like P-series Vespas. They were some of the best scooters ever made. They are so easy to work on yourself and are super reliable.

[@farleyboy1968]

Hi, I am a motorbike newbie and enjoyed your video. I own a 2014 Can Am Spyder STS with 2 up capability. I hope to buy my now 12 year old daughter her first scooter someday. I hope you and your family have a fabulous summer.

[@JoeDplummer_]

Owning a Vespa is different … Vespas are not just a scooter you own. They are part of the family ❤

[@Hithere-ek4qt]

Like for Harley mystique, except vespas are a better ride

[@michaeldonnelly4100]

My last scooter (purchased when I was 55 years old) was a great looking plastic body knockoff of the Vespa’s I had always ridden. But, it handled horribly and was nearly impossible for this old man to lift it onto the stand. I bought it and sold it in 3-years. Never enjoyed the ride really. It felt like each road blemish might take me down. Now, if I ever get the urge again, it would only be a Vespa!

[@daliborsacaric5258]

I had Vespa and Gilera, it is all Piaggio, but the Vesp is a Vesp. The Gilera has the same engine in my case, but the concept is complete different,.. Gilera is the sportish design with not much details, just sportish and with 200cc 19hp alwasy to fast in downtown :) Vesp: is the difference of the Metallbody of the Vesp,design, detail, comfort, Hooks for bags and a nicer seat for your sweet dreams behind you... I is a Lifestyle.. But do not forget the Beverly it is a very good alternative with bigger wheels and same engine without a metallframe.. But cheaper..

[@garyrobinson6247]

I had a Vespa 180 rally back in 1973 at the age of 17 bought for less than £100.

[@groverearp2600]

I'm 73 now and at age 14 I was growing up in Oklahoma at that time you could get a license at 14. My parents bought me a Vespa 150 , it was a great time and place to grow up in America. I still ride motorcycles but will probably end my riding life on a Vespa.

[@floridasaltlife]

You along with many others caused me to go take a test ride and I was sold within 1 block 1 turn and 1 speed bump. Took the 2022 demo back and bought a new white 2023 GTS SS Loving this new ride and my Honda Forza 300 is reluctantly for sale as it is a great bike too but just not of the same level as Vespa..

[@planetx5269]

If I ever bought a scooter, and I might, it would be a Vespa and I love how they look

[@ScooterNewbie]

I feel all of that!

[@lizstrangesavage7948]

Thanks! Appreciated your review and notes on the differences between your two wheel experiences. And, I loved taking a ride around the Ft. Collins area. My sister-in-law used to live there, but we haven't been in quite a while. Planning on buying a Vespa 300 HPE too! Thanks again!

[@films9519]

I've got a vespa px 200 with gears, great fun to ride and love the smell of the two stroke..

[@nathanprentice7230]

I love the fact that in your US dealership there's a union jack by the vespa's. It's weird how the UK has become synonymous and inseparable with scooters. I'm not sure about modern scooters but they have a good reputation here in the UK. Scomadi and Royal alloy are both good also. Are they worth the extra? I don't know. I would imagine they are. In the long run you'll never have a problem with parts and there will always be mechanics that can work on them. I can still buy parts for my lambretta gp despite the fact that lambretta went out of business in 1971. Also if you want to tune your scooter there are a lot of companies catering for vespa.

[@liverpudlian6205]

Vespa is a great scooter ther well built with quality metal and the engine is reliable mine is a 2015 model gts125ie with 21,000 miles and it's been great very reliable have a look at royal alloy gp300 liquid cooled scooter it uses a vespa engine and looks exactly like a lambretta. Great video

[@demon39063]

Thank you for sharing all of your research with everyone! This was wonderfully helpful. Cheers

[@ScooterNewbie]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Magoo652]

Good answer! If you want to improve performance of your scooter, Vespa has more off the shelf gear to do that compared to the OTHER brands of scooter.

[@Haawser]

I love the styling of the Vespa, but the practicality isn't really there for me. I mean the under seat storage. It's just too small. I know it's always been like that, but having gotten used to a scoot with a huge under seat compartment capable of holding two bags of shopping, two helmets etc, I can't imagine paying a premium for something less practical.

[@ScooterNewbie]

I get that! It is so much nicer on the AK550 for ready-to-ride storage. Coming from the Buddy Kick, the storage wasn't a huge change in going Vespa.

[@t.terrell7037]

@Haawser do you have a recommendation for a scooter other than a Vespa with better practicality, sufficient storage, etc?! Thanks

[@Haawser]

@@t.terrell7037 The BV350 springs to mind, or Piagio Beverly 350 if in Europe. Bigger wheels, more power, more room and more storage. Not quite as stylish but far more practical.

[@mickturner957]

Get a nice top box that will hold a full face helmet, they also make a great backrest for passengers. Givi makes some nice ones not as pricy as Vespa brand name top boxes.

[@Haawser]

@@mickturner957 Could, but that's one thing I really wouldn't want on a classic style scooter. Call me picky but I think if you're going to pay a premium for its looks, why then go spoil them with an ungainly top box ?

[@brentcollins9727]

Hello from Houston!!! Galleria area. I have no idea why this video popped up but I sure did enjoy it. You have a new subscriber!

[@barackmycat9448]

Excellent video. I found the Honda PCX worked quite well for me. Variety is a good thing.

[@ScooterNewbie]

You are absolutely spot on with the variety! (and thank you!)

[@johnbellamy6449]

have owned two p c x s ,great machines .

[@Thecuredublin-tw8cf]

Honda is much better like Vespa . I have SH

[@chuckbayman]

Nice video, over the last 20 year I've owned alot of big name scooters, in my opinion nothing beats the iconic vespa.i own 250ie vespa and nothing beats the fun,the ride and lots of people come over when I'm stopped and want to know about it thanks for your video

[@ScooterNewbie]

That’s so good to hear you say that about the Vespa with your experience! I never know if I’m newbie naive or it’s a legit feeling when I hop on & discover something new-to-me. I spent 6 months test driving all the scooters in this range that I could in this case…just to make sure!

[@chuckbayman]

@@ScooterNewbie heres one more thing, vespas will last longer than other scooters.watch vespa scooters on any you videos and look how many are older models.20 thru 50 plus years old.mine will probably be my last buy

[@geddstock]

I’ll raise you the lambretta f you think a Vespa looks better than a lambretta your fuckin blind….

[@paulgentile1024]

I love those Vespas since I was 8 years old in 1965 while visiting family in Greece...way cool

[@mikeh7220]

Good video. Today, I test drove a Vespa for the first time. It handled and performed great. I was completely shocked. In the past, I perceived Vespas to be too girlie and overpriced.

[@BirneDruide]

0:54 right side the red edition I got one aswell it’s so beautiful

[@davieman3443]

All Vespas stand out from the rest. The metal body which is also the chassis makes it a different experience altogether from any other scooter. The brand represents quality, style, freedom and good taste while all other scooter brands such as Honda, Yamaha represents a deliveroo rider.

[@darcychu9652]

Vespa is just a hype with occasional electric glitches that you cannot find out reason why while the metal body got ugly after just one tip-over. Frankly speaking, all those scooters with Japanese bloodline are far more reliable than Vespa. I am riding a second-hand Kymco Freeway125 of 1997 bought in 2015 as my fdaily commuting workhorse with no fuss till now. People are overpaying for "hype" due to fantasy.

[@SimonBauer7]

​@@darcychu9652the old ones are worth it though, spare parts are plenty and if i had to pick a vehicle in the Apocalypse it would be an old vespa.

[@AntonioBarba_TheKaneB]

my first two wheeler was a Vespa PK50 from 1988, it was slow af but a lot of fun!

[@johnbellamy6449]

bought my wife a vespa primavera for her 71st birthday,end of june. i bought a vespa 300 hpe super at the same time. excellent quality in our opinion. I am 73.

[@ScooterNewbie]

Whoa! Talk about the happiest of birthdays! How are you guys enjoying them? Were you both familiar with riding before?

[@johnbellamy6449]

@@ScooterNewbie we have both ridden for years .in the 1970 s we used honda stepthrus for work .we had big bikes and sidecar outfits also .

[@johnbellamy6449]

from Linda, have a wonderfull time as i have , you will encourage other ladies also ,please let us know and keep in touch .

[@36summers]

As a owner of a 1970 Vespa GTR in the UK, I can honestly say it was a great review. It's about time a lady in the scooter world did a comparison and a critique. You do pay for the brand, that's just life. But you do buy into the heritage that's lasted the time and has developed scootering for other brands to use.

[@geraldscott4302]

Besides a 2006 Vespa GT200, I also Have a 1979 Vespa P200E 2 stroke manual shift manual clutch scooter. I will never give that one up. But I have been seriously considering trading my GT200 for a 300GTS. It's the HPE thing that scares me. They cut the major maintenance intervals literally in half. That has to make you wonder. And if you are a high mileage rider like I am (60K+ miles on my GT200) all that maintenance could get VERY expensive. Why is it necessary on the HPE and not on the regular GTS300?

[@mickturner957]

My heritage with Vespa goes back to when they had handlebars...

[@MegaWilmington]

Lambies ruled back in the day. I had a cometa, then Li 125, Li 150, and finally a TV 200 which I sold for 30 sobs. Worth a lot now !

[@Michel-r6m]

Had a Piaggio, Suzuki and Aprillia,. They were all nice to ride with the Aprillia by far the best. Brands like Sym and Kymco appear to be quality as well.

[@TheRIZKYRAMA]

I own a classic '86 vespa PX. Let me tell you, scooter this old, you would be surprised that I NEVER worried about spare parts. Parts are so easy to get!. Compare other 80s scooter, spare parts are too rare, makes demand so low, they mostly succumbed to extinction.

[@SimonBauer7]

yup, same on my '78 50N, worrying about spare parts wasnt even a thing that crossed my mind.

[@caoimhin7122]

Have you looked into Piaggio scooters, like the Liberty range? Also, have you looked at the newer electric ones? Like the Vespa Elettrica or the Piaggio 1 Active?

[@pretzelogic2689]

Very nice overview. You covered all the right stuff.

[@m12ttd]

Buy cheap and you get a 'Cheap' Scooter! Modern Vespa's are the top end of the Table for Quality and Ride! I own a Vespa Douglas 1981 and a modern GTS300 2021, my wife has a GTS125 and we love them! (Biker with many years of experience on Fireblades, Ninjas' and GSXR's) We go for long rides around the South Coast of the UK and recently a road trip to 'The Isle of Wight!' Very good video!!!

[@ScooterNewbie]

Wow! What a garage?! Thank you!

[@bullfrommull]

I have owned two Vespas. I have also hired Honda Scooters abroad. Honda are great. Vespas especially modern are outstanding. I have a White 300gts hpe . The only let down is the seat. They are great fun. Great handling. They look amazing. I used to own a vintage Vespa. I love how they have kept the classic look.

[@ScooterNewbie]

What would you want different with the seat? Something is off but I haven’t been able to articulate exactly why I feel that way. Happy riding!

[@bullfrommull]

@@ScooterNewbie something that does not make my bum numb after 30miles.

[@Jon651]

I wonder if you looked into longevity as a component of the used market? I see a lot of older Vespas available and fewer "other than Vespas" when I look at what is available pasted a certain number of years old. I think that may be due to a combination of higher initial quality and better availability of parts/service for used Vespas over non-Vespas, and that can also be a very important consideration as well. I chose Vespa because with nearly every other similar style scooter I was worried about the availability of parts and service as the years went by, and even some of the currently available cheaper Asian models are difficult to find parts for and someone to service it - not to mention that off-brands are much more difficult to get warranty claims fulfilled if anything went wrong. Naturally, scooters from the traditional Japanese motorcycle brands (Honda, Suzuki, etc.) don't have those issues but as you mentioned in the video, style was important as well.

[@irishrover63]

That monocoque metal body is great if you live in a warm climate, but rusts from the inside out if you live in a coastal area or ride during winter were the roads are salted. That's why I won't ride mine here during winter.

[@sopek1427]

I ride a Vespa Prima 150 in sg. I ride a Honda Airblade in Viet. Even cheap scoot have ABS and same features. So im not sure if her opinion is accurate that theres additional features

[@certifiedbruhmoment85]

I always enjoy your videos so much! It makes me hope for more scooter dealers in Puerto Rico, haha! 🛵 Thanks for this video (and all of your videos) it's so helpful to me. I get excited when I see you post 🤣

[@ScooterNewbie]

Thank you! I would have thought Puerto Rico would be a great place to ride, so it’s shocking to me that you don’t have more options!

[@estebanaquinorivera7653]

hey! nice to see other puertoricans here. I have never ever riden a scooter but its been a dream of mine since a year ago now that i got a house of my own. Too bad the market here is really niche and the streets don't feel as safe for cyclists. Do you have your licence? what has been your experience?

[@certifiedbruhmoment85]

@@estebanaquinorivera7653 Heya! I wish I could help, but currently I'm just researching everything first. If I do manage to get a scooter sometime, I'll try to remember to tell you! 👍

[@certifiedbruhmoment85]

@@ScooterNewbie Yeah, it's sad. But I hope that when I need one, I can buy one here!

[@huiba1]

0:08 Vespa is from Piaggio, right?

[@ScooterNewbie]

Totally! There is also a Piaggio branded scooter line that are cheaper than their Vespa branded options.

[@huiba1]

@@ScooterNewbie ahhh that explains it. Cool! I'm getting a Vespa Sprint 50cc soon I'm so happy

[@ScooterNewbie]

I’m happy for you! Do you know when you’re getting it? And the most important question - what color?! 😂

[@huiba1]

@@ScooterNewbie TY! It should be arriving somewhere this week, but it doesn't really matter as I'm not allowed to drive it until december 23rd. I'm 16 so I need a drivers license first, and my driving test is on dec 23rd. I wanted a matte black one but they had an extremely long waiting list, so I got a Nero Lucido (metallic black) one instead. Also I just want to say I really enjoy your videos, keep making them they are awesome!

[@huiba1]

@@ScooterNewbie wow im back on this video after 8 months, Vespa is so worth it. I have my Vespa Sprint in black but I'm switching it for a limited edition Primavera soon. But yeah Vespa is so worth it

[@tomgucwa7319]

Vespa is great - they have 59-70 years of research and development- built in..it's refined...nudged twords perfect..one model year at a time , style is nice , but the man hole cover ...it is steady in rough seas..you much safer when your in command an control..smoothness is pure safety ( too)...

[@greghaff229]

I find it very hard to buy a Buddy. I can't find out how much they cost. The dealers are more than 50 miles away. And one dealer didn't have a buddy scooter in stock. My local Vespa dealer has been so kind to me, and very upfront with everything.

[@basicallyedward]

I own personally a Piaggio Fly, what isn't a Vespa, it has 70cc 2t engine and it keeps up really well with in the city..

[@Gilerajohannes]

I got a Gilera Runner 50cc two stroke air cooled from 2004 and a Gilera Runner Sp 50 cc two stroke water cooled from 2006 and a Aprilia Sport City One 50cc four stroke 2010 ,the two stroke engiens are more powerfull but allso more thirsty but they use twostroke oil , the four stroke engien is a bit less powerfull and uses less fuel but in head on wind it's not fast as two stroke engiens, I do all the service and repairs on my scooters, and the good thing is you save the monny to the mechanic, but you need to buy tools and parts.

[@michaelking4578]

You are a natural data analyst. I'm sold on the Vespa.

[@ScooterNewbie]

Ha! Thanks! I'd love to hear which model & color you go with. That's half the fun is picking a color!

[@arunk5307]

Vespa is not just a 'brand'. -- they created the category which we call as scooters.

[@annairre]

my vespa come out next week!!!..u make me more exiteddd

[@Earnknee555]

Great job. Thoroughly enjoyed your video and the information you shared.

[@ScooterNewbie]

Glad you enjoyed it! Do you have a Vespa? Or just curious?

[@Earnknee555]

@@ScooterNewbie I had a 1965 Vespa as a kid. Metallic blue with chrome wrap around engine / rear bars.

[@mikenixon4637]

I think you did a good job on this. Both objective and subjective, empirical as well as nuanced.

[@cjvillaluna2413]

TY for this. What are your thoughts on the Lance Havana?

[@ScooterNewbie]

I liked it, and it was on my short list when I first started riding. Have you seen one in person yet? Love the classic look of it!

[@TheMaggieMia]

You can buy something besides a Piaggio brand/Vespa but several years down the road my Vespa will still be running and I can still get parts for my Vespa, including that 1978 P125X

[@RoadUser_Motovlog]

lol i love how you put "piaggio" and "vespa" into 2 separate groups..but yeah the metal body is actually a huge deal, here in italy pretty much everyone at 14y/o gets a scooter, we spent a good amount of or live modifying and tuning them and with plastic fairings you know how they come off but you never now how they'll go back together, because they warp and shring and bend (mostly because of the sun)..metal made vespas don't lose their shape so putting them together is a walk in the park

[@ScooterNewbie]

I get that on the Piaggio & Vespa from folks not in the US. They are the same dealers here, but seem like very different brands & people aren't always aware. They look so different! We just don't ride scooters the same way, but I am glad to see so much more interest in them. I can't imagine growing up where it's so common!

[@RoadUser_Motovlog]

@@ScooterNewbie honestly i had a blast..there were days were we went out just to ride, it wasn't (and it still isn't) uncommon to see large groups of kids riding around in a cloud of two stroke smoke. there was a HUGE culture of customization, but then the four stroke came along, new regulations and the usual generational loss of interest almost killed it..it came back a bit in the last couple of years though

[@evancheng1908]

Hey, just curious but do you use your scooter as your daily ride during winter?

[@ScooterNewbie]

I won’t on days under 40 F. Any colder, and I don’t ride.

[@Hithere-ek4qt]

An 80-year-old rider here with decades of experience on motorcycles and scooters. Vespas set the standard, but there are many others that are a better buy. SYM and genuine scooter company are just two.

[@chennibyo]

did you mention you're in the houston area? I am interested in getting a buddy actually

[@ScooterNewbie]

I am! Have you checked one out already? They’re a blast!

[@PabloEscobarsGhost]

Vespa, Scomadi, Lambretta, Royal Alloy, LML/Star if you want a nice looking one.

[@antithesis4715]

going to work and city travel using my beloved primavera 50th anniversary edition, its nice, comfy, and easy i love it haha

[@ScooterNewbie]

Sounds great! Especially when the sky is blue & the sun in shinin'!

[@x0mercedes0x]

Honestly, You're so cool and I really appreciate your spreadsheet.

[@ScooterNewbie]

Thanks for the kind words, & glad you found the spreadsheet helpful.

[@shawnhedrick2135]

Can I ask where you bought your scooters in the Houston Area. We are in the market and just starting to look around.

[@ScooterNewbie]

We’ve bought from Scootersmith, and we drove to San Antonio’s The Motorcycle Shop in particular. We’ve been to about every dealer, & none are off limits for us in the area (but definitely limited locally!)

[@jimbobaggans1564]

I ride my GTS vespa a lot but also my little honda metropolitan. There are things that I like about both. The plastic body on the honda has held up extremely well. It starts up and runs great. I have had some problems with the Vespa that was covered under a recall. The Honda Metropolitan is so great I can't say enough about it. I do wish that Honda put a bigger engine in the metropolitan but it is what it is. 49cc is a bit underpowered. A 150cc would be perfect. As it is the metropolitan is only good on city streets and never on any road more than 40 mph speed limit. The Vespa I can take anywhere. If the Honda Metropolitan were 150cc, I would probably sell the Vespa.

[@ScooterNewbie]

Yes! All of this! I used a Metropolitan in the MSF Basic Riding course, and it was zippy fun.

[@johnbellamy6449]

i love hondas as well . they are both lovely machines .

[@adrianvanheems8041]

The Vespa will give probably twice the mileage of other, Far Eastern, makes, plus they have a proper spares network. I had a Japanese machine years ago, and as well as the constant, serious breakdowns, getting spare parts was a nightmare. Some years after that I bought a Lambretta Li150 and a few years later a Vespa PX125e, which I still have after 40 years!

[@joshuamassin5935]

Vespa is piaggio!

[@MostlyInteresting]

Kymco seems to be a value/$. They make a ton of scooters on Taiwan. Just find a good dealer in your area that you can trust, no matter the brand.

[@johnbellamy6449]

kymco have done lots for honda and so are very good ,in fact they were part owned by honda . i think .

[@Omegasutoraiki]

I am in the Houston area and looking for a scooter. Mostly because I need a way to get around and have no money for a car. Are there any places you recommend to go look at scooters?

[@ScooterNewbie]

Around Houston, there are a handful of Kymco, Honda & Yamaha dealers that you can call to see what they have available. That is trick there. Scootersmith is around 610 on the NE side, Scooterville is around Kemah & Scoots is up in College Station. They all carry Genuine & Kymco. Scooterville also has Lance & Wolf last I was there.

[@docalexander2853]

The all metal Vespas are worth the price. They really are unbelievable. I have owned one since 1963. I had as many as 9 at one time. Should have kept them.

[@mikef9126]

We chatted yesterday. I receive my racing 60’s model tomorrow. I cant wait. One thing i did was change the chevrons to the Italian flag. It looks cool. I know its against the black trim theme but it is a Vespa and I’m Italian.😀

[@ScooterNewbie]

I’m not Italian, but I have those Italian chevrons in my cart!! 😂

[@ScooterNewbie]

Oh my! I just realized that it’s tomorrow. Happy scooting!!

[@mikef9126]

@@ScooterNewbie I feel like a 5 year old. I had trouble sleeping. ITS CHRISTMAS…

[@ScooterNewbie]

I love it! You get to eat the cookies + get a huge gift! Perks of the whole adulting thing! 😍

[@mikef9126]

@@ScooterNewbie thx for the videos. They helped.

[@lacix22]

Got to admit though, its an ICON

[@Rose-may26]

I had a Vespa gts 125 super in 2021 years then I sold it for a Yamaha xmax tech max 125 as I need more storage and more Mille range bike costs me about £8.50 to fill up

[@ScooterNewbie]

So many more models available elsewhere! I hadn't heard of the Tech Max or a 125cc XMax before.

[@camelramel7035]

solid review. Lot of good information. Been riding motorcyles for 20+ years and have been looking for last two years at scooters. Live in a cool place to cruise and am looking for something simple. Not highway speeds so looking at 150cc not the 300. Though I tend to think bigger is better, I just don't think I'll ever use it.

[@ScooterNewbie]

I like a solid 150 myself! Keep the nimble vibes with more than enough oomph for cruising around. Can't wait to hear what you choose!

[@JackDavis-sk9uk]

The Vespa is also unique or unusual in that it does not have a front fork. It has a front tire arm that only attaches to the tire on one side. Piaggio is the mother company of Vespa. Piaggio used to make airplanes. That could be where it is similar to an airplane from landing gear. I personally only wanted a Vespa. I did not care about any other scooter. You don't accidentally purchase a vespa. I take care of my Vespa.

[@ConsolidatedPBY]

They made a plane very comparable to the legendary B-17 during WWII, the P-108.

[@industryliaison]

Hey! Very grateful for your video! What is it like scooting around Houston? I’m shopping for a scooter/moped for the Atlanta area which I assume might be similar to Houston. Your video was really helpful! I’m looking forward to watching more.

[@ScooterNewbie]

I don’t know why this comment just showed up for me, but I’d think driving is similar between ATL & HOU. People just aren’t looking out for 2 wheelers everywhere for sure. Suburban moms are worse than big trucks, though. 😂 Stay alert & enjoy the ride!

[@wonderwoman4875]

Thanks for this review. I’ve had my eye on a Vespa for a while now, but when I went to my local scooter shop recently and sat on one, my heart sank. I barely touched the ground! I’m 5’2” and it was just too high. I will be taking a basic rider course in a few weeks and when I do purchase my scooter, I have decided on a Buddy Kick because I can sit on that one comfortably. Maybe when I get more comfortable riding, I’ll move onto my dream scooter, but for now, dropping $6k on a scooter, that I might drop, doesn’t make sense. Congrats on your new Vespa!

[@ScooterNewbie]

I know that feeling you’re talking about! I KNEW I was getting the Like, but I KNEW I wasn’t getting it as soon as I sat on it. I love my Kick, but have you tried the Urbano 200? I’m super curious about that one for a little more oomph.

[@luis815tx]

Were you wearing motorcycle boots? They will add a little bit to be able to touch the ground maybe enough. Was the shock set to the softest ? Vespas have adjustable shocks on the back might help once you sit and put the weight that it lowers just enough. Was the side stand off? when i sit and the side stand is down my feet dangle like if i were on a horse. Some Vespas can be lowered a bit with a small cheap part it would only be like an inch or inch and a half but might make a big difference if you just need that tiny bit.

[@josmty9]

Hi! Which one you got? I was also considering the Vespa, but I’m also shorty, I’m 5’5’’ … with your comment I notice that Vespa is not my best option… I’ll do my basic riding course this weekend.. if everything goes fine probably will buy my scooter soon :)

[@wonderwoman4875]

@@josmty9 I ended up getting a Buddy Kick and I love it. I can place my feet flat on the ground.

[@josmty9]

@@wonderwoman4875 Thanks for the quick answer! I’ll take a look to that one…. By the way? Was difficult the basic rider course? As mentioned I’ll take it this weekend.. :)

[@laptopbread]

having a 50cc vespa s. fast CDI and its driving 85km/h good and fancy moped

[@Motahead7930]

Your Videos are AWESOME!!!! Congratulations on the NEW VESPA!!!!

[@ScooterNewbie]

Thanks on both fronts! I follow you on IG, but somehow I didn’t realize you have a channel until today!

[@scottybintn3061]

This was a great overview, and very accurate!

[@jrnumex9286]

good deal i have 3 scoots honda and yamaha and love them. i would take a looksy at a vespa to add to line up EX-cept 2022 bmw E scooter CE -04 is just plain wild awesome so probably forward cash to that.

[@jrnumex9286]

13 days ago not knowing how nice the 2021 75th 300 looked i bought one. had to search as not many to none around at dealers, bmw e on back burner.

[@tonykenny9894]

Been working on a Piaggio Liberty , rather neglected but what stands out about the non Chinese scooters, is the massive improvement in quality of the parts, scooter body panels are something that often require replacement, Chinese panels are almost impossible to repair and are expensive, Piaggio are expensive as well but can be repaired, and the quality of parts ,engine ,switches etc, are much better . There are good Far Eastern bikes coming onto the market, i've just sold my Peugeot Tweet, silly name out of the way one of the best ive owned , It's actually built by SYN, Taiwanese company, so, if you want a cheap cheerful but short lived bike, go Chinese, quality build long lasted , European named will last you.