10 Years & Three Generations of the Vespa GTS 300

10 years and three generations of Vespa GTS 300 Super 2010 to 2020, covering 2010-2014, 2015-2019 and the latest 2020 HPE

[@irishrover63]

I have the 2009 GTS 300 with 18000 miles. It was great that you took us through the various generations. Not much has changed really apart from some safety features and as you said "if it aint broke, don't fix it". Still waiting for your personal collection video. 👍🤖

[@ias0n]

I have a 2010 white GTS 300 super with 22k km. I love it!

[@kindajal]

i watched the whole vid never too much rambling! keep the vids coming sir

[@Panthers1521]

I have a 2012 GTV300. Absolutely love it. Has under 900 miles on it. Hopefully I’ll be getting a 2021 soon.

[@floridasaltlife]

I keep coming back for a refresher on this as I am shopping...

[@prex589]

I just switch from a red 250cc 2009 gts to a 300cc 2011 mat titanium super sport with few KMs. Love my Vespas. Alex from MILAN, IT

[@uz8624]

Excellent overview! This straight forward summary really helps you know what you are buying. Thanks.

[@davidchereneimmel8820]

Another well made video with tons of good info for a geek like me..I'm content now I had my Vespa fix for the day ha!! Thanks Robot!

[@Smaug1]

I appreciate your candor. I like the 5 spoke wheel design. It looks strong and clean.

[@randykaminski6214]

Thank you Robot, great details and it gives me insight as I search for a 300 Vespa

[@alancross6741]

Thanks Robot, I really appreciate your videos, very informative. Cheers mate. Alan from Australia

[@VespaMotorsport]

Thanks for tuning in!

[@tangchiprathomo819]

Great video! Would be highly appreciated if you make this kind-historical-thingy about GTV. Many thanks, Rob.

[@VespaMotorsport]

We'd love to do that video, problem is we rarely have the full line up here in house at the shop. We do have a video on the GT60 you might be interested in which is the predecessor to the GTV. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWSXn3uVesh9bZY

[@terrysmith8714]

Great video. Thank you.

[@Laborkei]

Good Overview !

[@SCALE_RC_CARS]

Looking forward to buying a secondhand 300 in the springtime. Been off bikes for a few years but it's time to go scootin again

[@philiporourke7896]

Great vid, dude. Thanx.

[@carmscaffidi]

Thanks for the great information!

[@VespaMotorsport]

Glad it was helpful!

[@braindeadcitizen4838]

I have the 2013 model. Did every mod available. Love my bike.

[@blairsville9151]

All good information, thanks

[@leewatkeys9065]

Very informative and not too wordy👍🏻

[@VespaMotorsport]

Glad you liked it

[@steveflor9942]

Great video, start to finish. My question: did the maintenance intervals change across the succeeding revisions? In particular, does the 2020 rev have a more robust drive belt/variator? Thanks, Robot

[@andrewstamps2806]

Thanks for more interesting information and cheers Andrew UK😊🌈

[@santiagovasquez1404]

great vid thanks

[@ianthornton1642]

Enjoyed the vid thanks

[@VespaMotorsport]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@drazenbabich]

Love the fact they finally fixed the nose on the GTS by using deaign clues from Primavera and Sprint. Original GT/GTS nose always felt to me as an afterthought, no visual connection to any full size model of the past. Alsk nice to see the bottom of the rounded front of the leg guard has gotten a nice and more agressive edge. Combined with the new-design nose it feels so much more like a true Vespa now, IMO.

[@m12ttd]

Thanks Robot, picking up my new GTS300 later this very day! Tried a Royal Alloy TG300, most unreliable Scooter/Motorbike I have ever owned - took it back on the 30th day for a refund! I should have bought the GTS300 to go with my Vintage PX125! Hope the Kent weather holds up for me this afternoon!

[@Txef]

Great vídeo thanks

[@VespaMotorsport]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@despurvoa3]

Great video! Now we know where you kept your hamburgers in your gts 300! LOL

[@umitcetin2003]

Is of possible to fit the 3rd gen HPE headlight and taillight unit in the 2nd generation? As far as I can see the HPE also has a headlight Chrome part around it.

[@davidjones535]

I will take the 2010-2014 any day love the look off them

[@granto6738]

Loved my black 2014 gts 300, was fantastic, got a 19 plate with abs on it, different bike very hard ride

[@hermanangullia]

Hi there in ur vid about the engine check light on the 2009 model u said if its light on its the fuel injetor system so that tell the injector are bad??? Need help cos mine light up when idle and goes off when i move off. Could it be the injectors???

[@AnnDee4444]

16:13 Can the 2018+ fork be used on earlier bikes?

[@mankodong8950]

Hey Robot,any tutorial vids on how to take off the orange side reflectors?

[@wapbravo]

Robot, I have a quick question for you… the 2020 headlight, is it backwards compatible with a 2016? Like the primavera LED that could be fitted into the 2015’s?

[@ngodinhtrung8907]

I very like GTS 300 Black Edition...Sir....

[@izu312]

does the headlight of the latest model fit on the model from 2015??

[@carminered]

do OEM gen 2 crashbars fit on the new HPE?

[@pauls9440]

You will find some comments at the bottom of the list from people who have never owned a Vespa GTS or likely even ridden one - ignore them they do not understand......

[@TomReinerDE]

Man, you know your sh*t. Thanks for the video.

[@treverpitts]

that all black one is awesome looking

[@rommelr12]

Can led headlight of 2020 fit on the early 300?

[@ChipOctave]

Can i change the 2009 model horn cover to a newer version? Not the 2021 before that. Thanks

[@theflyingbrompton4787]

Do you guys sell that jacket you're sporting?

[@VespaMotorsport]

We do! www.scooterwest.com/vespa-motorsport-embroidered-gray-fleece-sweater-1.html

[@mechanicscampers9884]

Nice 👍

[@VespaMotorsport]

Thanks for the visit

[@VespaPortland]

Never leave home without your burner phone.

[@honeymle]

Does robot have an engine cleaning vid?

[@abhijitkundu1879]

Thank you for addressing but as you know what I have told earlier the day I buy one ll subscribe you for sure TRUST ME 🌹🌹🌹

[@c7uk]

Can the 2018 side stand be retro fitted to a 2016 but without the inhibitor switch?

[@AnnDee4444]

Yes. The sidestand has been an option for the GT since the beginning.

[@c7uk]

The side stand comes as standard here in Europe - what I meant was, can the newer stand that stays down be fitted in place of the older ‘suicide’ design?

[@BOYVIRGO666]

What was the name of the company that sold the seat cover?

[@irishrover63]

Cheeky Seats. scooterseatcovers.net/index.php?main_page=index&zenid=br488bgnhsd5dtqce04cfil793

[@andrewkolb2527]

Robot is excellent.

[@arioskuter]

The first GT models were GT 200 1996, right?

[@dionmoore879]

What is difference between the GTS and GTS Super?

[@quomofo1]

Absolutely nothing other than the paint trim and the name “super”. It has the same exact engine and performance as the regular GTS.

[@pimpmyvespa_ravenna_official]

Vespa 250 gts i.e. is missing 🤞🏻 best version ever made, unluckily only between 2005-2007 🤞🏻

[@mikejones-go8vz]

Why do you say that? I have just bought a 2007 gtv, what makes them better?

[@pimpmyvespa_ravenna_official]

@@mikejones-go8vz vespa gtv 2007 has 250 gts engine which works really well, buy i was talking about all vespa: dashboard for example in gts 2007 is better than gts sport 2010 👍

[@bumpintheG]

HELP!!! I'm a newbie, I bought this Vespa S 2014...where is the regulator, and how do I change it. THANKS #thisfemaleknowszero

[@mjchargerSD]

Look behind the horn cover. It’s about the size of a deck of cards and has cooling fins on it. There’s some yellow, black and maybe a red wire coming out of a plastic connector that goes into the regulator. If you can’t get to it, find a KZbin video explaining how to remove the legshield plastic & glovebox. Then you’ll be able to get to it easier.

[@raymondlee7413]

it is time vespa to make a true 300,

[@fingerhorn4]

As fun as the Vespa is, there are still many annoyances and flaws that should have been fixed but never are. The underside is very prone to rust. By now Piaggio ought to have found more space underneath the seat. It still cannot offer enough room for a full face helmet. Next, the front locker space could be doubled in size without encroaching on the rider's legs and without spoiling the look, but Piaggio cannot be bothered to address this. Some report that the infamous "wobble" or tank slapper at around 30 mph has been fixed but others say it has not. This issue has been present for a very long time. Though the Vespa is great fun, it is way over-priced relative to its usefulness and the "official" accessories are outrageously expensive.

[@LurgsHowToGuides]

Love my Vespa GTS 300 2013 apart from the RUST, it's rotting away even though it's garaged permanently. Very poor quality on the frame.

[@kippendij8700]

the lights are to find ur bike in the dark

[@alfonsom9930]

La última ya tiene más estilo de la original clásica

[@Matowix]

Who carries 2 burner phones a burger and a pack of cigarettes in a scooter glove box 😲

[@soulfish61]

But does it still trust ?

[@c7uk]

Trust no one...

[@soulfish61]

Sorry meant RUST.

[@c7uk]

😁

[@jkxxfmw8790]

I hope to have a larger diameter wheel!

[@AnnDee4444]

13" wheels will fit: www.google.com/search?q=vespa+gts+13+inch+wheels&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjC29Gam67iAhUHrZ4KHXJIDKEQ_AUIDygC&biw=1920&bih=937

[@rolandmetayer7210]

Yes, I agree with you. I thought that the wheels were only ten inches like the Yamaha BWs here in Canada or the Yamaha Zuma in the USA. I admit that I was wrong. The Vespa scooters have twelve inch wheels. I agree when you say that Vespa should try thirteen inch wheels. I believe that the scooter would have better stability and fuel economy. Good idea! Cheers from Canada !

[@rolandmetayer7210]

No changes,except for a higher price !

[@AnnDee4444]

Did you expect the price to go down? That's not how the economy works.

[@rolandmetayer7210]

@@AnnDee4444 The price can remain the same from one year to the next . Especially in the USA that has a stronger $$ than Canada.Cheers !

[@AnnDee4444]

@@rolandmetayer7210 Again, that's not how the economy works. With an average inflation rate of 1.94% since 2006, the first year GTS would be $7,587.93 in today's US dollar. This is only an increase of $111.07 which equals a cost increase of 1.4%. A one-point-four percent increase is minimal when accounting for the performance & technology advancements now included with the GTS. 2006 Vespa GTS 250 MSRP = $5,799 2019 Vespa GTS 300 MSRP = $7,699 www.in2013dollars.com/us/inflation/2005?amount=5799

[@jagadishhaloi834]

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[@laryangel4082]

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[@abhijitkundu1879]

Sir I promise the day I buy Piaggio for me I will sibscribe you and ll seek advice from you promise from BHAI 🌹🌹🌹

[@ArmadilloGodzilla]

Gawd, those orange side reflectors are uglyfying this beautiful bike something awful!

[@mankodong8950]

Same thoughts here,any tutorial vids on how take them off?

[@tunintunin3417]

Ha haa, no pets, are you serious? People put pets in there?

[@rolandmetayer7210]

When buying a Piaggio, Vespa scooter, you pay a lot of money to buy two things : (1) The name, VESPA and (2) Nostalgia.Period !

[@jadomi2076]

I think the name is worth it in this case. That quasar engine is a true gem. And the reputation of Vespa is deserved.

[@AnnDee4444]

and styling.

[@kantutana13]

i stopped watching the video when he said "lollipop mirrors", confirmed prejudices on vespa users.

[@rolandmetayer7210]

Oh, GOODY, it has a clock that doesn't work but it still gives the correct time twice a day. I am quite astonished over these new types of clocks by VESPA ! Aren't you ? ? ? Why ? Why, buy a VESPA scooter ? ? ?

[@c7uk]

Roland Métayer - A DIGITAL clock that doesn’t work will NEVER show the right time...

[@AnnDee4444]

LOL "new types of clocks" = digital wristwatch with a dead battery. Per the video, the clock likely works fine but the owner didn't replace the battery.

[@barrettwbenton]

@@c7uk He pretty much gave away his game right there. ;-)

[@rolandmetayer7210]

Just Imagine, if you ever hit a BIG BUMP, you may fuck up the fuel injector. After a HARSH WINTER up here in Canada, that is all what we have : BIG BUMPS on the road. Years ago, Vespa scooters were, very good scooters and they represented what a scooter should be : (1) low purchase cost , (2) low maintenance cost, (3) easy to fix (even by the owner),(4) good fuel economy,(5) a fun to ride, two wheeled vehicle, (6)a very RELIABLE scooter. Now VESPAs are for the more WEALTHY scooter riders, the Bourgeoisie class of scooter riders. The type of people that look down and frown upon other scooter brands. The type of STUCK UP people that will say " O'h ,you only have a Japanese scooter ! I only scoot on a Vespa " Fuck those people! Buy a JAPANESE or TAIWANESE made scooter. You won't have the same PRESTIGE, but you will have piece of mind that you didn't OVERPAY for a fucking HAS BEEN scooter called VESPA. Piaggio, the makers of the Vespa scooters, should go back to the six basic points, that I mentioned above. Here in Quebec, Canada, where I live. I see young teenagers, BEATING THE SHIT out of Yamaha BWs ( Zuma in the USA) and Kymco (A Taiwanese Made Scooter). I don't think that an $ 8000.00 VESPA could take that beating and KEEP ON TICKING. Period! Cheers.

[@rolandmetayer7210]

This guy is very honest. He says it HIMSELF, to STAY AWAY from older Vespa scooters. The best thing to do is, to STAY AWAY from ALL VESPA SCOOTERS and buy a JAPANESE or a TAIWANESE made scooter. What NO salesperson will never ever warn the clients about, are those TINY SIZED WHEELS, that those Vespa scooters have.When you get 1on a highway and you start going sixty or seventy miles per hour or more, those small wheels become VERY UNSTABLE. In town they are SUPER, for cornering and going in and out of traffic, but, out on the highway or like the Americans say, the freeway, be VERY, VERY careful for stability at higher speeds. Plus the guy said it himself, that some customers did complain about the front wheel being " Whobbly ". Those small wheels should only be sold on scooters with a maximum of 150CC engines and not on any other larger displacement scooter .PERIOD ! ! Very, very dangerous wheels at high speeds compared to a twelve inch wheel or even better a fourteen inch wheel. I am Canadian, we spell 4 like this : four. The old British way. From Canada with love ! Cheers ! !

[@c7uk]

“Very dangerous wheels...compared to a twelve inch”? Really?? You do know the Vespa wheel IS 12”, right?

[@barrettwbenton]

Question: have *you* ever piloted a Vespa at highway speeds? I've had my GTS300 Super up to 85mph, and while I wouldn't spend the whole day WFO, the bike was just fine. You can go 70-75 all day long. If Vespas aren't your thing, no problem, but if you're slagging for giggles, you might need a new hobby.

[@rolandmetayer7210]

Before you buy a Vespa Scooter. Look at this video again and then ask yourself this question. Why, should I buy a Vespa scooter and NOT another BRAND of scooter ? Cheers !

[@AnnDee4444]

styling...

[@rolandmetayer7210]

You cannot put your GREAT DAINE dog under the seat . VESPA warns people, not to carry an animal under the seat. WOW ! !

[@rolandmetayer7210]

Imagine, the SIDE STAND is an option! ! At the PRICE that PIAGGIO sells these scooters? ? ? Why ? Why , buy a Vespa scooter ? ? ? Two words to describe a VESPA SCOOTER : RIP OFF ! ! ! !

[@c7uk]

Roland Métayer - Why why why watch a Vespa channel when you obviously dislike them??

[@nikeu6077]

C7TV because he is idiot

[@AnnDee4444]

Calm down. The bikes still comes with a centerstand. WHY OH WHY would you need a centerstand and a sidestand ?!?!?!?!oneone... /s

[@rolandmetayer7210]

@@c7uk I don't DISLIKE VESPA SCOOTERS ! Actually, I like their styling and the fact that they have a metal body. I also like the FACT that Vespa was the original scooter after WW II . Other Chinese, Japanese and Taiwanese scooter copy the Vespa scooter but, I agree, a VESPA remains a VESPA. PERIOD! Those other makes of scooters can NEVER capture the NOSTALGIC past that the Vespa scooter has. Vespa also has a very good suspension and engine. All this being said, I cannot comprehend why Vespa scooters are PRICED SO HIGH, compared to the JAPANESE and now the Taiwanese scooters that are also good scoots. I live in Canada and the difference between the EURO and Canadian dollar makes VESPA SCOOTERS VERY, VERY PRICY. Some models of Vespa scooters are TWICE the price of a comparable Taiwanese scooter. I know that the Taiwanese scooter is mostly plastic, but half the price of a Vespa ? ? I still bought the Taiwanese scooter with a two year free waranty. At the end of the day, we buy what SOOTHS our needs the BEST and that is all what counts ! Cheers from Canada ! !

[@rolandmetayer7210]

@@nikeu6077 Hello ! You don't even know me and you claim that I am an IDIOT. If you did know me , you would see that I am far from being an IDIOT. Yes, we may disagree on certain things. You have your point of view and I have my point of view. The FACT that we disagree with each other does not make you an IDIOT and it certainly does not make ME an IDIOT ! Cheers ! From Canada .

[@rolandmetayer7210]

BUY A NEW VESPA SEAT ? ? At what PRICE $ 2,000.00 or $ 3,000.00 ? Buy a cover ! ! Everything on a VESPA is WAY OVERPRICED. The seat is probably made in some Chinese guy's basement for next to nothing. The father, makes his children work twelve hour days for a bowl of rice a day and the mother of the children, is out working the streets at night. Meanwhile, the father is upstairs drinking RICE ALCOHOL, while negotiating with MANAGEMENT at Piaggio, Vespa for a new contract . Furthermore, all the management team at PIAGGIO, VESPA are SUPER RICH and they want the father to cut the PRICE of each seat by HALF, because PIAGGIO needs to make a better profit on each seat ! Two words : RIP OFF !

[@jasonhardy3660]

Have you tried buying a BMW motorcycle or scooter recently? Chill out man!

[@AnnDee4444]

Hey troll, a replacement seat is only $275: www.scooterwest.com/complete-seat-black-vespa-gts-seat-gts-bk.html

[@rolandmetayer7210]

Overpriced, over engineered,over valued and complicated Italian, ICONIC SCOOTER. Buy a JAPANESE SCOOTER and SAVE $$$. PLUS you will spend less time at the REPAIR SHOP and more time wearing out the pavement. Cheers.