Modern Vespa

Hi Vespa guys!
Please find a link to the Piaggiogroup presenting the 2014 news of
Vespa GTS and GTS Super.
http://www.piaggiogroup.com/en/archive/press/vespa-abs-e-asr-new-vespa-gts-and-gts-super

ooooh! i LOVE that blue on the scoot in the 1st pic! does it have a name?

I like the fact they come with a USB connector as standard, I wish my GTS had that.

Daytime runnings lights! LEDs in the front turn signals, love the idea.

Can someone explain what "ESS" actually is and or does?

I understand ABS and ASR, but never heard of ESS, and this statement doesn't really help much:

"While still maintaining the classic single arm suspension on the front, the new Vespa GTS and Vespa GTS Super range adopts a completely redesigned system (ESS) capable of cutting sliding friction in half, increasing riding comfort."

It sounds a bit like marketing-speak.... Thanks

"Vespa GTS 300 is available in Nero Vulcano, Blu Midnight and Grigio Dolomiti colour schemes. Vespa GTS Super 125 and 300 are available in Nero Lucido, Montebianco, Rosso Dragon and Blu Gaiola."

It's the same suspension found on the Primavera.
The Front shock now has its own pivot point and is more flexible, making the bike handle better.

One thing that makes me ponder.
With the LED running lights in the front, will the US model actually have the turn signals as pods under the headset now?
The reason why I am saying that is because looking at the BV 350 that has LED running lights, and a front shield as wide as the GTS, the blinkers were moved to the headset.

Dealer mentioned this weekend in discussion that this update is NOT coming to the US before 2015....far as he was aware was it was likely EU and needed to go thru DOT approvals for the traction control systems etc.

Are there any dealers on here with info that this 2014 is coming to the US soon? ....just curious. I bought a new GTS SE and wouldn't trade it, but surprised that the owner had bad data. I hear really good stuff about the dealership and owner is a scooter nut which was cool. He may be wrong....

so, blu midnight. me likey!

Correct me if I'm wrong but I read it to say that they are still turn signals as well as LED running lights.
Really thinking I may trade my 250 in for this one.

When did we ever get any Vespa model at the same time as Europe? My dealer also tells me they have heard nothing yet about when this model would be available in the US or when they could place orders. (remember dealers were able to order the new Sprint months ago and we still haven't seem it in the US - I suspect 2015 is a likely answer alright)

This model is also an answer to the much discussed question about if and when we will see a 350 Vespa - the answer appears to be not any time soon.

Just like on the Euro BV, but... for the U.S, they had to move the blinkers up to the headset.
I don't think the BV is more narrow than the GTS.

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Then what is this?

I already own the 2013 GTS 300 SS SE but I'm thinking about upgrading to the new 2015 GTS 300 Super Sport Special Edition because of the ABS. It will be released here in mid july for about EUR6,650 / £5,450 / $9,200. It's more expensive over here but we get free full coverage insurance for the first year, 3 years overall warranty for the bike plus 6 years or 60,000 km (37,300 miles) engine warranty, free road assistance with free car rental and more.

I think that's Grigio Molto Doloroso (NYC Asphalt Gray). You won't notice the scratches on it if it gets knocked over.

Also gray.

Midnight blue- please post photo midnight blue gts

Piaggio promotional literature only lists the one gray for the new GTS and GTS super. It does, however, list two blues. You might want to seek a photo of Blu Gaiola for comparison.

Nvm.

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I sure can't tell by looking at the pictures- are these finishes gloss or more of a satin? The picture of the Primavera is obviously shiny gloss. The 300 it's a bit harder to tell. Sorry if the answer is obvious to everyone else.

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300 GTS IE ABS

Blu Midnight


Nero Vulcano


Grigio Dolomiti


300 GTS Super IE ABS

Rosso Dragon


Montebianco


Nero Lucido


Blu Gaiola

Am I right in thinking you can get a kit for that from Scooterwest?

Paulo

Yes, Scooterwest has a kit to add daytime running lights to your current GTS. It's a LED bulb that replaces the stock bulb. With the key on it is white, when the turn signal is switched for that side it goes amber. In the new models it has a strip of LEDs for the running light part. It would be interesting to see if the new housing would go into an older GTS.

Hi!
Suppose you have to wait until next year - 2015 - if you plan to upgrade to the new 2015 300 GTS Super Sport Special Edition since
the production of Vespa m/y 2014 started in April 2014.
According to the production planning at Vespa plant in Pontedera, Italy the m/y 2014 300 GTS Super Sport will go into production in
June/July 2014.

Keep us posted about your plans!

According to the official press release the engine is 300 cc but they list 278 cc on the official Vespa site?

Yes, the 300 is 278cc

does anyone knows the grigio dolomiti paint code?

Bike's engines' displacements are rarely precise, exact, round-numbers. A lot of "500" motorcycles are 498cc, 499cc, etc. My Buddy 170i is actually 168cc. This is normal scooter/motorcycle world nomenclature.

I want one!

I have a GTS 300 ABS Model 2014 Manufactured - Grey in color per log book. I believe it is the Grigio Dolomiti. The engine compartment shows the Paint Code as 770/B