Modern Vespa

Just wanted to let you know that I saw the first privately owned MP3 530 (no dealer demo bike, no press bike, etc) on the streets

My feelings remain. I'm just not gelling with the new look. And after riding behind it on my own bike, it seems the new version is smaller and especially lower than the previous generation which makes it harder to see especially nowadays when everyone seems to be driving around skyhigh in a SUV/crossover/whatever.

Interesting. Haven't seen one yet, and I don't think they've trickled into California territory yet. Trying to get rid of old inventory, I guess.

Seat height specs seem identical, provided you trust the official documentation.

I just think they could have done much more with the new model, especially considering the steep price increase that doesn't seem to get you all that much useful innovation. The drive train could have used improvement - not sure the current one is optimal for 500cc bikes. They could have really upped power and torque without that.

I should have clarified that I spotted the first one in the wild here in Belgium. US is going to be later, as is always the case due to it needing to pass US DOT, EPA and California regulations.

As I've said from the beginning re. 530 US availability, end of 2023 at the very earliest as a 2024 model is what I predict.