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GTS 300: So you want a Vespa eh?
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I started on Vespas and have been completely and utterly hooked on them for 40 years - never owned any other brand of motorbike or scooter.

My 300GTS Super was simply fantastic straight out of the box! I haven't done any mods and none are needed except for audible turning indicators.

Best Vespa ever, yet still has tremendously strong links to the past and continues the Vespa tradition admirably.
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brilaz wrote:
Great OP, missed it the first time around.
Wonder Machine wrote:
I have just broken 3500 miles on mine and the engine has popped.
I've got 1500 miles. Can't wait until my engine pops!
Wonder Machine wrote:
The acceleration has got better, and the 300 is very responsive. It gets better with age and is fine for the motorway. An overtake is no longer a war campaign, but a few seconds thought. I have to wind it down in town as it is almost too speedy. Great for commuting on, you will leave couriers for dead at the lights. It confuses the hell out of car drivers, who eventually give up trying to overtake you because there's no point.
I love the "war campaign" comment. I know the feeling. My year commuting on LXV150 included a lot of those campaigns! The GTS300 is the perfect commuter for me. It handles everything I ever need to throw at it smoothly and gracefully. If given the opportunity, I wouldn't hesitate moving farther away from work!
What do you mean "when the engine pops" I hope you don't mean the engine literally "Pops"!! i'e goes bang!!
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Love the 300
I am also an enthusiastic GTS 300 owner. My first Vespa was an LX 150, which is a great bike. I never felt any need for a bigger bike. Then I test drove a 300. Holy Shite...different animal!! Solid, silky power and handling.

Can't wait to ride it each day.
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If I live to be a million years old, I will never understand how some people think I feel inferior or should feel inferior because I'm on a Vespa and not a Harley or whatever. I think my 150 has plenty of giddyup and I'm sure a 300 has even more.
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What an informative and thorough review. My GTS300 envy rating one a scale of 0-10 has definetely gone up to an 8.
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AllanC wrote:
I used to ride this:

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Now I ride this:

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And I have no regrets at all. The Super is a splendid motorcycle. Beautiful classic Italian lines, plenty fast, handles very nicely, no hassles, just get on it and go. Zipping through the Hill Country this morning, I even got waves from the sport-bike riders. I haven't had this much fun on a bike in a long time. For me, it's the perfect vehicle.
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Probably the most incredible, heartfelt review I have ever read.
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I like my GTS 300 but I find a couple of things that could improve. The range is not that good and the speedometer is way off. Obviously I tested the range and the speedoometer with my GPS.

Other than that I think is a solid reliable good looking scooter.
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