Modern Vespa

Welcome. Time will tell on decreased slipperiness. I don't mind it as I don't find a problem sliding forward and like to be able to move around easily. I am sure Suzy could address whether a given material would be slippery. The blue carbon has that shiny finish, also slippery.

Also, clothing will surely impact that as well, the pants I was wearing are thin and smooth.

You're right, I forgot how much the type of pants changes things. I mostly wear nylon Columbia cargo pants in the summer. They are slicker than snot on a doorknob no matter what the seat is made of.

Sunrise over DC and the Washington Monument, last one for a while of this view, getting repetitive and sunlight reflecting off the new cover showing the different shades depending on light.

Out and about. Marine Corps Memorial (one of my favorite places especially at sunrise), Air Force Memorial from a distance to get it all in, and the five-sided building although not panoramic.

Epic pic of the monument, love it!

Thanks. That spot is right by our house on Fort Myer so I get to see it daily. Never tire of that view with the Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument.

The start of a new journey. With my origin divided between southern Italy and the Netherlands, I have always had a strong connection with the traditions of Salento. Good food, tasty wine, a relaxed lifestyle, strong coffee and of course the bee and the wasp. As a child, seeing thousands whizz by but always postponed due to my down-to-earth and practical Dutch genes.

Time to let my heart speak. This lady, a white innocent, has barely driven 500km and has been my new and hopefully faithful road companion since last month. During her maiden ride I took her to a castle in the Netherlands for a photo session. She could visibly enjoy it.

Welcome to MV, beautiful photos.

She's a classy lady. I hope she's as faithful and willing as you are.

Thank you all. I'll be posting some pics from the Netherlands x Vespa

The Isle of Wight England today.

Nice one. New 23 model right. I was choosing between this one and the white one. Do you live there? It is beautiful

Yes I live on the island,it's funny because I couldn't decide between the white and this one.

You definitely made the right choice 👍

I went to the shop intent on buying the light green one, but then saw the beige one like yours and bought that instead. Most beautiful Vespa I have ever owned.

But I have painted the transmission cover and exhaust heatshield black.

Hello from La Grange Kentucky! Here is my 2009.

At our shop they have a shop-custom version in which ALL chrome has been replaced by matte blacks. Including the logo's and the trims.

I did that black-out with my blue 2015 model, but I think the chrome looks good on this one - I've even come to accept the chrome around the instruments.

A smart decision and the red Piaggio badge is a lovely touch.

Love the blue Gts great looking scooter.

I'm thinking a Bitubo front shock with a red spring would look great too, but I don't know how much riding benefit I would get with it on a 2023 model.

Probably plenty once the factory one needs replaced in a few years.

Out for a ride in the English countryside

Con la sua cugina

Looking good with that new luggage. LOVE IT!

Thanks,just making the most of the sunshine before winter sets in.

Went for a ride today and stumbled across this amazing 8th century church that was rebuilt in 1070.

Looking down to the Gorges du Tarn Canyon in Southern France

our Vespa's from Belgium, all 300cc

Bluejeep,

I envy the history you get to ride through. All that existed in Minnesota, just 200 years ago, was Loon Shit and Mosquitos. Oh, and maybe a Native American Teepee.

Bob Copeland
Minnesota

Yes bob lots of very old buildings here on the island,in fact my local pub was built in 1454,but my favourite pub was a pirates smuggler pub built in 1600s,I'll see if I can get a photo of it if you're interested.

Even if he isn't, I sure am. Piracy and smuggling.....tax evasion specialists of old. Like Lewis Hamilton's private jet, only half a century ago.

My 2009 GTS300S at the Waiau Ferry Bridge (built 1887)South Island New Zealand.
Last year on our Canscoot ride.

Absolutely, keep those photos coming. Probably my best reason to be on this forum. We have a short riding Season here in Frostbite Falls Minnesota. I get to follow all your adventures when my scooters are garage bound and in storage for the Winter.

I also enjoy the regular BS banter.

Bob Copeland

My gts 250ie 2007

Muriel104,

Looks like new. You must have had that beauty garaged inside to miss all the hurricanes that have hit Puerto Rico. Fine looking scoot.

Welcome to the forum.

Bob Copeland

That is a gorgeous ride! As pristine as that is, I gotta ask how many miles?

Sharp looking gts

I just purchased a used 2020 GTS Touring in fantastic condition yesterday. I seriously got lucky as it almost was sold the day before I was able to stop by, but the buyer decided for a new GTS Super Sport instead. It was meant to be.

Love the colour it's like a British racing Green,I had a mgb roadster in a similar Green.