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Democracy rules!

Picked up a 2017 BV 350 yesterday morning from an individual who needed to make space in his garage after owning it for less than a year. 2,400 miles, all stock, $2,000 less than book value. Wanted a BV 350 in a few years but couldn't pass this deal up.

Shake down ride of 25 miles yesterday, 103 mile Mini-Ball ride this morning. Absolutely love the thing. Runs like a top - a very powerful one. Detailed thoughts and report when I get time.

In honor of Bill Dog, I've christened her "Ironbutt."

Vive la MV!
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GTS 300ABS, Buddy Kick 125
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Outstanding! It is hard to call the BV350 pretty, but IMO she certainly runs like a top. A great scoot for extended rides on rural roads and highways.
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Gigi, '13 GTS 300ie Touring
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Gigi, '13 GTS 300ie Touring
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Congrats on procuring Miss Ironbutt! May you pass many a happy mile together.
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i don't like the look of the front bit like of Peugeot tweet slightly
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2017 BV 350 Matte Black (donated)
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Yours looks identical to mine - you will love it. BTW, you got a better deal than you thought. The odometer reads in kilometers, not miles. Your scoot really only has about 1500 miles on it.

First thing I noticed that was different from my GTS was the presence of real engine braking because of the wet clutch. I also love the larger wheels. I was out today just moving with traffic on a secondary expressway and looked at the speedo and I was doing 100 kph, posted speed was 40 mph (70 kph). Had no idea I was going that fast -- I would not have felt as planted on the GTS.
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'14 Piaggio BV 350
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I think it's a great-looking bike -- I love riding mine. Congratulations - hope you enjoy many miles together...!

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Silver and black scoot! Love it.
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ukguy2k wrote:
i don't like the look of the front bit like of Peugeot tweet slightly
Well, I won't make you ride it then!
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Nautiker wrote:
I think it's a great-looking bike -- I love riding mine. Congratulations - hope you enjoy many miles together...!

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Thanks Nautiker! I also have a 2016 GTS 300 so I'll be doing some comparative reviews soon.
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Congratulations Jet Peddler, glad you have achieved your dream of having one. I look forward to your review when you can.
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griffin1108 wrote:
Yours looks identical to mine - you will love it. BTW, you got a better deal than you thought. The odometer reads in kilometers, not miles. Your scoot really only has about 1500 miles on it.
Look again. It says "mi" above the 2460.
The Speedo is in km/h (and mph below that) but the ODO is switchable to read either.
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I was just about to mention that. My ODO is in miles. Thank God, 'cause if it wasn't, my gas mileage would really suck!
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Vespa GTS 250ie
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Only one item that I'm not happy with on my 2016 BV is the gas filling situation. A bit of a challenge to fill quickly and without spill.
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Triumph Bonneville 2022, Triumph Street Scrambler 2018 (sold), Suzuki VanVan200 (sold), 2015 Sprint 125 (sold)
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Nice ride, congratulations!

I do like the looks and the dark color - it's a bit like a futuristic Vespa....which is kind of is!
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Nice find and great scoot! IMHO nothing else looks close to a Vespa except maybe the Scomadi which is more Lammie like but still a good looking scoot. I have a thing for Vespa and Lambretta though so will always feel that way. Actually like the old Lambrettas more but you just can't get them here easily.

Now that being said it doesn't mean you can own and love another bike. Just make sure there is always a Vespa waiting for you . The design is iconic and Piaggio knows it so is slow to change the actual Vespa badged scoots.

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