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If there happened to be a performance exhaust for the GTS and GTV, in chrome or black that was offered by Piaggio, an Official Vespa performance exhaust, with a real Piaggio part number, in official Piaggio packaging, Made in Italy, how much interest would there be if it was under $300?
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I'd probably buy one, matter of fact if you want a tester/feedback sign me up and I'll be a ginny pig In chrome to match my GTS' motif
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where will they hide the "Made in China" sticker?
![]() ![]() Forgive me... is that supposed be a picture representative of the final product? The stock GTS/V exhaust is pretty long. Something like 18-20" of primary length. You cant see because its tucked up in the boat anchor stock muffler. |
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OEM Piaggio Aftermarket Style Performance Exhausts are here and posted in the Sponsor's section.
This is an original Piaggio accessory, and it fits all GT, GTS and GTV models. It is very hard to find stock photos of this exhaust mounted, but I did manage to find this of the chrome one: ![]() |
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Motovista wrote: OEM Piaggio Aftermarket Style Performance Exhausts are here and posted in the Sponsor's section. This is an original Piaggio accessory, and it fits all GT, GTS and GTV models. It is very hard to find stock photos of this exhaust mounted, but I did manage to find this of the chrome one: |
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Mike Holland wrote: It looks very nice, but hangs a bit low for my liking. Mike I read what you wrote about the Polini 6 roller, the variator everyone sort of passes over, and I put one in my GT. I like it. It doesn't have the explosiveness the Malossi has, but it seems to have a better top end. The bike just keeps going until you run out of room. I am seriously considering it for the next Scooter Cannonball, and i got one for OAD and his potential project. |
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The Polini variator came out better than the Malossi in the Scootering magazine comparison tests, adding 2 hp over the whole range compared to the Malossi's 1-1.5 hp., but that was many years ago, and both variators have changed since then. I believe the 9 roller Polini is vey smooth.
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Re: OEM Performance Exhausts for GTS and GTV
Motovista wrote: If there happened to be a performance exhaust for the GTS and GTV, in chrome or black that was offered by Piaggio, an Official Vespa performance exhaust, with a real Piaggio part number, in official Piaggio packaging, Made in Italy, how much interest would there be if it was under $300? |
Re: OEM Performance Exhausts for GTS and GTV
Motovista wrote: If there happened to be a performance exhaust for the GTS and GTV, in chrome or black that was offered by Piaggio, an Official Vespa performance exhaust, with a real Piaggio part number, in official Piaggio packaging, Made in Italy, how much interest would there be if it was under $300? |
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Re: OEM Performance Exhausts for GTS and GTV
OrlTee wrote: Anyone try the product yet? Any advice or pros/cons after replacement of stock exhaust with the Piaggo performance exhaust appreciated. I like the idea of reducing some of the weight from the back of the bike while using an OEM part at an reasonable price. Speed and performance of the stock bike are fine for my riding style. |
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Communist Walrus wrote: OrlTee wrote: Anyone try the product yet? Any advice or pros/cons after replacement of stock exhaust with the Piaggo performance exhaust appreciated. I like the idea of reducing some of the weight from the back of the bike while using an OEM part at an reasonable price. Speed and performance of the stock bike are fine for my riding style. |
Mike Holland wrote: The Polini variator came out better than the Malossi in the Scootering magazine comparison tests, adding 2 hp over the whole range compared to the Malossi's 1-1.5 hp., but that was many years ago, and both variators have changed since then. I believe the 9 roller Polini is vey smooth. |
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We had a bout of unseasonably nice weather today, so I took the opportunity to slap the new exhaust on there.
Some pictures: Before - https://imgur.com/RMa7Mci After - https://imgur.com/EgmGMxv Close-up - https://imgur.com/6YCv3VM I ride this thing every weekday and most weekends, so I'd like to think I'm familiar with the sounds the scooter makes. Having said that, I can barely pick up the difference in sound between the old exhaust and the new one. The new one is slightly more...throaty? I'm not quite sure how to describe it. At any rate, it's not going to magically make your Vespa sound like a Harley. In terms of performance, it seems like the scooter is smoother on acceleration, but I might be imagining things. I only took it to the grocery store and back after putting the new exhaust on, so I can't comment on how it performs at higher speeds. Installation was a cinch, and I say this as someone who's really not mechanically inclined. I didn't time myself, but it probably took less than an hour. |
Communist Walrus wrote: We had a bout of unseasonably nice weather today, so I took the opportunity to slap the new exhaust on there. Some pictures: Before - https://imgur.com/RMa7Mci After - https://imgur.com/EgmGMxv Close-up - https://imgur.com/6YCv3VM I ride this thing every weekday and most weekends, so I'd like to think I'm familiar with the sounds the scooter makes. Having said that, I can barely pick up the difference in sound between the old exhaust and the new one. The new one is slightly more...throaty? I'm not quite sure how to describe it. At any rate, it's not going to magically make your Vespa sound like a Harley. In terms of performance, it seems like the scooter is smoother on acceleration, but I might be imagining things. I only took it to the grocery store and back after putting the new exhaust on, so I can't comment on how it performs at higher speeds. Installation was a cinch, and I say this as someone who's really not mechanically inclined. I didn't time myself, but it probably took less than an hour. |
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OrlTee wrote: Thanks for the pictures. Nice looking scooter. I like the look of the new exhaust over the OEM exhaust. Can you determine any difference for better or worse from the reduced weight on the back of bike? |
Picked my bike up from the shop today with the new exhaust in Chrome installed. The sound to my ears is softer deeper rumbling tone than the original OEM exhaust in my opinion (A lower noise volume is a benefit for me)
I did not notice a performance boost rather a smoother transition when engaging the throttle and releasing the throttle. My bike only has 700 miles so could be with the system reset and the new exhaust the bike feels smoother all the way around. I can feel the slight weight reduction when placing the bike on the center stand and backing the bike in to my driveway as the I have go up a slight hill backwards and being a woman any addition to make the bike easier for me to maneuver is great benefit. Note-The exhaust is made by Spark Exhaust Technology manufactured in 2014 from my research for Piaggio to fit the GTS/GTV Vespa as an OEM Piaggio accessory ![]() ![]() Last edited by OrlTee on Mon Feb 05, 2018 6:01 am; edited 1 time in total
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OrlTee wrote: Picked my bike up from the shop today with the new exhaust in Chrome installed. The sound to my ears is softer deeper rumbling tone than the original OEM exhaust in my opinion (A lower noise volume is a benefit for me) |
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OrlTee wrote: Picked my bike up from the shop today with the new exhaust in Chrome installed. The sound to my ears is softer deeper rumbling tone than the original OEM exhaust in my opinion (A lower noise volume is a benefit for me) I did not notice a performance boost rather a smoother transition when engaging the throttle and releasing the throttle. My bike only has 700 miles so could be with the system reset and the new exhaust the bike feels smoother all the way around. I can feel the slight weight reduction when placing the bike on the center stand and backing the bike in to my driveway as the I have go up a slight hill backwards and being a woman any addition to make the bike easier for me to maneuver is great benefit. Note-The exhaust is made by Spark Exhaust Technology manufactured in 2014 from my research for Piaggio to fit the GTS/GTV Vespa as an OEM Piaggio accessory Thanks! Miguel |
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OrlTee, Tell us about your custom painted helmet. Brand and how you painted it. Also, how do you like the new exhaust since you've had it for a few weeks now? Can you make a video so we can hear it?
Thanks! Miguel[/quote] Hi Miguel I am enjoying the new exhaust, sounds great looks great. I am not a speedy rider but did get the scooter up to 75 mph on a straight paved road based on the speedometer. The scooter accelerated very quickly and smoothly with plenty of remaining power and speed available if needed, I did not have the throttle wide open at the time. Acceleration at take off seems to be much smoother too me and bike easily reaches the speeds I require. See the attached video for the sound taken after a short ride, the baffle is installed so any that want a louder exhaust you could remove it. ![]() Before ![]() After with matching paint and yellow chrome shield
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