Modern Vespa

Anyone want one/had one/had any good/bad experiences with one?


And yes,it IS partly MV related...piaggio engine..

Nyle has a Gilera 180. I've only seen two other Gileras in Southern California, so they're pretty rare out here.

If you mean the original Runner then I had a VXR 200 - the 4 stroke.

They were probably the nicest looking and easiest to mod 2-stroke in the UK for some time. 125 makes a nice 172 and the 180 - well I wanted one of those but the EU decided to ban 2-strokes so I ended up with the 200.

Good handling and brakes although high COG.

Get a 2-stroker or VXR200, the VX125 is a bit lame.


They are a target for the crack head youth, panels stolen overnight is not unheard of.
I replaced all my self tap screws with security torx - this was after they stole my tail lamp lense and grab rail.
A year later she was gone in a van...all on camera.



PS. removed all the stickers shortly after this pic was taken as there are shite.

My colleague has a runner 125 that he's used daily for 4 years with only a few wear and tear type problems. He's now thinking of changing it for a yamaha x max 250.

He has had a few body and trim pieces lifted by hoodies over the years. They are VERY popular with thieves in london.

SP180,with 1900 genuine miles...

Your gunna Love, Love, Love, that SP180. A Club member of mine has one in Sacramento, CA. He says it handles way better than is Dragster 180.

I rode his Dragster last weekend and It was a total kick. He tells me that the SP180 is his favorite scooter in his small collection including a Dragster 180, a Dragster 50, PX200, & Rally 200. He says the power band is smooth and its one exciting scooter to ride...Of course he has a huge pipe on it.

It's really a no brainer when you think of the fact that Nyle has one...
You know Nyle would have the best!
Pick it up fast... They are hard to come by in the U.S.

I got the chance to ride a Runner 180 and was hooked. If you know of one for sale, buy it.

Yeah, I hear the dragster is a bit more top heavy than the Gilera, which reminds me, my friend has a dragster 180 here in so cal if anyone is interested in dropping a chunk of change. No finders fees or anything, just pm me.

My mechanic has a Runner 180. That thing is serious fun and has been quite reliable.

Jeff has an older model with drum rear brakes, doesn't he?

It looks older. I dunno what year it is. It stopped when I pressed the brakes. I'm pretty sure it had a front disk, but I really didn't look too hard.

Well I hope it stops when you press the brakes...
The first time I pulled the brakes on Scooter Daddy's dragster I almost went over the handle bars.

the runner is not for shorties (i'm 5'4 btw). i checked out one but i couldn't even straddle the thing!!
i had to get on it while it was on the centerstand then push the bike to get it off the stand! would've purchased it if not for that.

OK time to chime in I guess. Yes the Gilera Runner 2-T is the best, It is very fast right out of the box,
One thing you have to watch is your money, You will start buying all the go-fast stuff it very fast.
I had 12,000 hard ridden miles on my built motor before it finally destroyed the piston.
If you get a Gilera Runner make sure is a 2000-on up ( you can tell by the rear disk brake).
The 1998-1999 models had a drum rear brake and smaller gas tank.

It's not black is it?

how come so popular?

geez I want a runner 180 for many years.. I don't know why I drool when I see one (in pics) I wish I see one in person! I drove a friend's dragster 70kitted with loud pipe, it was sweet!! but so different...

Like already mentioned kids of 16+ have them and drop them. Can't afford the repair bill so steal other peoples parts.
Easy to mod - a 125 into a 172cc is very popular and can produce a very quick bike.
I've ridden my local scooter dealers road legal machine and you can lift the front wheel up on power alone at 45mph.

It's a 2001 with discs front and back.I'm leaving the 180 engine standard,apart from the obligitory loud pipe..(Scorpion).I'm going to do my money on cosmetics,instead.THey do some very nice carbon fibre body panels,and LED indicators,lights etc...

AND I PICK IT UP TOMORROW!!

Woohoo! Go Scoots!

My mate has the VXR 200 but reckons the 180 is even better. And he's feeling very smug 'cos his mate with the Dragster is having problemos and he's sitting pretty.

Happy Scooting, Scoots!

The 200 is a 4 stroke,right? Mine's a 2 stroke..

Reminds me..have to buy some strawberry flavoured oil...

Yep 4 stroke.

Strawberry flavoured oil??

Do we want to know about this, Scoots?

yeah,you never seen it?

Only in 'adult' shops, Scoots.

Or so someone told me.

I have strawberry scented oil, and I carry lots of flavored ones too.

I call it Strawberry Quick. I use it in my Daughters Moped...

That's the one.

Yep,that's the one.Wow,something in common both sides of the pond...

Oh that kind of Lube well try the Strawberry Fruit Bomb.

That is one sweet Scooter your getting.

Your a lucky guy~

Thank you.
But you know what had to be sold to finance it....

Well while your zipping around doing 75MPH with no problems your not gunna miss it too much.

Hey whats with the Paris 2 Stroke Ban is that happening? Will your little area deside to follow suit?

I love that two stroke Runner its everything a Modern Scooter should be.

Oops "120KM" forgot you like bigger numbers over their...

And bigger pints.

Riiiight, someone told you!

Congrats Ian. Can't wait to see some pics.

will you be installing a sail?

I really liked my runner 180, but the gts is much better on the motorway.

The runner could do mega wheelies tho!





Get it, you wont regret it

deeyup

Solar panels...