Modern Vespa

Hello.

Giaccomo, from France (nobody is perfect), 50 years old, I write an exotic English like a French does and I'm new on this forum.

After 30 years of motorcycle, I would like now to ride cool and ride a scoot.
For me there is only one scoot ! It is the Vespa and I would like to buy a 300 GTS.

All the reviews says that's a good bike, pleasant and fun to ride.
All I have read here seems to confirm those points.

I suppose that there's here people who were motorcycle enthousiast before and who ride Vespa 300 now.
I would be happy to have your feeling about the transition from bike to Vespa and if you are happy with your choice.

I would like to know if the Vespa 300 GTS is ok for some long trip on small and twisty roads, pleasant and confortable enough to ride.

Thank you !

Hello Giaccomo.

I've ridden motorbikes for the last 10 year and recently changed to a GTS300. I have no regrets about making the swap - I enjoy the Vespa just as much and am using it a lot more than I did the motorbike.

Buy one. You'll love it.

I rode motorcycles for 40 years or so before I switched from a BMW R80 to my Vespa GTS.

I have no regrets, I love the fat little thing. It's a different experience--I find that riding the Vespa is pleasant and relaxing. I don't think I ever relaxed on a motorbike.

It is also more versatile, cleaner and more practical transportation, unless you need to use motorways too often.

P.

PS--I love France. It's ok if you do too.

Welcome!

You have a lovely way of writing.

I was riding a Suzuki Volusia when I got my first Vespa. The next time I got the motorcycle out of the garage was to show it to the guy I sold it to.

I ride the Vespa much more, every day, than I ever rode the motorcycle.

Like the above posters I've been riding bikes for years and then I bought a Gilera Runner 180 and I was converted to scooters.

Much prefer them and the people are much nicer and more attractive.

All GT200 owners are especially attractive.

Bill X

Welcome my friend !!!!

Are you a fire bomber pilot? As a former pilot I can say that traveling at the "speed of Vespa" is the best way to see the world !! Welcome.

Thank you very much for your answers !

I'm pleased to have your impressions.
Versatility, practical, relaxing...all these points are important for me and that's what I'm looking for, buying a Vespa.

Lostboater : Yes ! I'm a CL 415 pilot in the French "Sécurité Civile".

Oh, that sounds a great job - I love flying-boats.

Bill: yes. Yes, we are.

Yes ! I'm a CL 415 pilot in the French "Sécurité Civile".

The Vespa will be look good riding in the back of the plane.

Hi Giaccomo, welcome to MV.

You are not goint to get many bad reviews of the GTS 300 on this forum.

And very near the perfection of MP3'ers.

Welcome Giaccomo!

Without question Alice GT200 owners are very attractive on so many levels.

I'm lucky enough to know a few of them.

I was one once.

Na MP3 owners are just maverick freaks. I'm kidding .

Bill XX

Take note of Bill handsome self portrait that he uses as an avatar. Welcome aboard!

(Sorry Bill I couldn't resist)

Welcome !!!

Welcome !!!!