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GTS300SS
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Location: Mountain Top, PA
 
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GTS300SS
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Location: Mountain Top, PA
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I've had a few sport bikes....been riding for 20+ years. Pics of my most recent for show...

I like to ride and enjoy motorcycles. Okay, a bit of an addict, but like any addict, I admitted and come to terms I may have a problem. I am now working to scale back my addiction. Since a recent injury that involved pins, plates, screws, a still ongoing recovery, I have done some soul searching. I am making decisions to scale back on my risk and I'm selling the motorcycles. I have a family and kids and I've come to terms after this injury that riding at 60-90mph+ aggressively and hitting the back rounds in NE PA just isn't in my future anymore (at least not now). The thought of selling my Vespa didn't even cross my mind. It's NOT going. I love two wheels. I like using it to "go places". I am not doing a lot of back road riding on it, but I find that I enjoy it more and it has more every day utility. It's not white knuckle riding but it's often way more fun. I'm an experienced rider and had my share of close calls, but I can tell you that the way I ride the Vespa is inherently a lot less risk. There is less speed, acceleration, and less things happening as quickly as my sport bikes. I enjoy it for what it is - the ride and just going places. Definitely worth it. if you're after the adrenaline, I think you'll be disappointed. Looking for ease of use, utility, and plain fun then you won't go wrong with getting a Vespa.
2006 MV Agusta Brutale 910
2006 MV Agusta Brutale 910
2013 Ducati Monster 1100 EVO
2013 Ducati Monster 1100 EVO
2013 Triumph Street Triple
2013 Triumph Street Triple
Vespa GTS 300 Super Sport SE
Vespa GTS 300 Super Sport SE
@preddybaer avatar
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GTS300, CRF1000 & Moto 6.5
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Location: Berlin, Germany
 
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GTS300, CRF1000 & Moto 6.5
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Location: Berlin, Germany
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amateriat wrote:
You know, I sort of see the Piaggio/Vespa influence here, and I'll give Aprilla points for that (and originality...hard to confuse that with most any other moto, especially in the silver/orange finish). But I'd never part with my GTS for one.
Yup, Moto 65 was design signature of the Philip Stark (you can really see the signature just bellow the seat Nerd emoticon )

as you wrote, it really has lines so adorable, that is hard to resist. Italian styling. initial critics were unfortunately pretty bad, because people didn't understand what it was designed for. http://www.motorcyclenews.com/bike-reviews/aprilia/moto-6.5/1995/

if the budget (which budget?) would be sufficient, would go for one that I found actually quite cheap
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Veni, Vidi, Posti
2006 Vespa GT (Rocket): 2007 Vespa GT (Vanessa): 2009 Yamaha Zuma 125: 2018 Yamaha Xmax (Big Ugly), 2023 Vespa GTS300 (Ghost)
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Veni, Vidi, Posti
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2006 Vespa GT (Rocket): 2007 Vespa GT (Vanessa): 2009 Yamaha Zuma 125: 2018 Yamaha Xmax (Big Ugly), 2023 Vespa GTS300 (Ghost)
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Re: Sell me on a Vespa
MikePol wrote:
Can any of you tell me why you purchased your Vespa?
If you came from riding motorcycles and traded for a Vespa, do you miss your motorcycle?
I came to a GT from a 50cc Malaguti, because I realized that I wanted to travel farther from home than the little scooter could handle.

So I went to the fast and shiny Vespa GT from something slower.

It took me a while, but the first 300 mile day opened my eyes to the capability of the GT (not much slower than the new 300GTS)

I now have three, don't ask me why.

I bought a Honda NC700X since owning the first GT that I planned for taking on long trips with a friend who has a BMW F850GS. We have not done that yet but I have ridden the Honda for over 12,000 miles in two years. It does not have the fun factor that I find out of the Vespas.

The Vespas are much more capable of touring than anyone gives them credit for, fast enough while being very comfortable. They can handle interstate travel, but get one on a smooth country road and they are in their element. You will love riding one.
My harem, out for organizing my half of the garage.  The Lambretta is where most are, in the shop getting repaired.
My harem, out for organizing my half of the garage. The Lambretta is where most are, in the shop getting repaired.
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LX150
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Location: Oakmont, PA
 
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LX150
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Location: Oakmont, PA
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What ever you get I'm sure you'll enjoy. I'm heading back to the burg with a lx150. I'm not sure I'll trade it in on a 300 until I try it out for awhile.
BTW there is a dealer on route 30 ask for Dave
Hope to see you on the road.
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2020 Yamaha XMax, 2013 Vespa GTS300 Super, 2003 Stella, 1980 Vespa P200E
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2020 Yamaha XMax, 2013 Vespa GTS300 Super, 2003 Stella, 1980 Vespa P200E
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Vespas are iconic. What other brand has been around since 1946?

I started with a P200, which was the top-of-the-line Vespa at the time. Bought a 1980 in 1981 from my then father-in-law. It had about 2,000 miles on it then. 36 years later, its pushing 19,000 miles. One major overhaul and paint job about 10 years ago. All in all, it has been very reliable. Every time I ride it, I feel like I'm 27 again.

In 2010, I decided I needed something with more speed and comfort to join in the longer distance rides our scooter club was beginning to take. So I bought a 2005 GT200 that had 4,000 miles on it. It has taken me on many a long ride, including a 2,000 mile trek in 2012 from Jacksonville, FL to the Natchez Trace in Mississippi and back. My favorite ride to date. The scoot now has nearly 42,000 miles on it. Probably my favorite scoot, but it has had some mechanical challenges over the years that seem to be completely in the past.

In 2014, I decided it was time to buy my very first NEW scooter. I researched and sat on several different contenders, including the Burgman 400, Kymco 300 and 500, and others. I concluded that I couldn't find anything that would suit me any better than a Vespa, so I bought a new GTS300. In 20 months, it has 16,000 miles on it.

My fourth scooter is sort of a Vespa, a 2003 Stella which is an Indian version of a PX150. Bought it with 3,000 miles on it in 2004 and it now has 23,000 miles.

In total, I've logged 92,000 miles on all four of these bikes. So if this isn't a testament to Vespa, I don't know what it.
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