Modern Vespa

Interesting studs..too scary for me. Maybe on a lighter scoot than a GTS...

perhaps in those marginal cities where it snows occasionally and could be ice on commute in early morning or late afternoons. Perhaps North West of US, parts of Europe or on unsealed roads (gravel). Interesting that they would even consider making such a thing, would be great on MP3s perhaps they see three wheelers as the way of the futur, likely electric covered, or partially covered three wheelers

I'd go for it on a 50cc Kymco or such...would need more leg strength than I have. Although no one would expect to see a PTW in the snow and ice and that might make one even more invisible!

Too bad studded tires are illegal here in Ontario.

They're only illegal in the south; north of Parry Sound they're OK.

Sava MC 32 WIN SCOOT = FAIL

No way in hell would I ever consider snow/ice scooting, regardless of what tires I'm sporting. I have too many stomachs at home that are dependent on me filling them.

Likewise in the UK.

The non-studded ones looked useful though.

When the weather is bad enough that you are looking at studded snow tires you don't belong on your scoot for the safety of yourself and others.

I would hate to see someone get hurt riding on ice.

Wonder if they have a size that will fit my Ural sidecar

It's ok to have a discussion about the tires without the intervention of scooter cops! While this forum may be somewhat "Ameri-centric" there are places where commuters depend on their scoots year round. Some of us live in quiet little places were there is no risk to ourselves or others with proper equipment and techniques.

Unless you live where there is a permafrost year round you're more likely to kill yourself with a pair of studded tires on a two or three wheeler.

Snow tires are a different story but I don't think they are going to make much difference either unless you have a dirt bike or honda fat cat.

pretty sure extended snow riding would result in my death

The snow tires sound like a good concept...
But I'm no longer interested

Yup. We're just having light snow here today, and I still drove the pickup.

I did ride from London to Hertfordshire with ice and freezing fog. I would not recommend it, especially on the Pirellis that come with the Super. Those are too slick for such riding to be done without serious arse clenching when taking a corner. Better spec'd tyres would certainly have helped it be a more comfortable experience.

Louis - I see you have found the pathetic stasi that currently gets about London on its 50 cc death patrol Vespa. They are actually worse than real policemen. They can't ride and they don't know the law either.

Ah yes, our 'plastic policemen'. Not bad at directing traffic, but otherwise powerless, toothless and generally hopeless. Still, they give the reassuring illusion of more 'men on the beat', so that's all right then.

About as useful as the scooter cops here.....at least the photo alone would have made the point with some.... Amazing how well known they are, I even read posts about them here in Lower Lumpa, MN, USA.

Crashing in the snow..:
http://www.vimeo.com/8397616

Well done!!

I'm thinking a Kymco 50cc loaded with ice fishing gear for next winter. It would make me VERY mobile on the nearby lake! Lake is about .6M/1K away and 5M/8K long!

What is this snow stuff you all speak of?

Pretty cool video. You are braver than I. What kind of camera did you use?

The only snow tires I use are the ones on my truck in the winter. They really help a ton in the snow and ice since my truck is RWD.

If I had listened to some, I wouldn't have hang glided. ski jumped, climbed the dome, married a Swede, experienced a peyote ceremony, moved to Vegas, trekked Namibia, or bought a Vespa. Breath deeply, life is worth risking.


Tom