2008 Vespa GTS 250ie Scooter Review

[turbo311]

I want one. And I think I'm going to sell my FZ6 and buy one. I'm back to commuting to school and these things are so much fun to ride! I'll get another motorcycle after graduation, likely an adventure touring bike of some kind :)

[Rutaab07]

Ahhh vespa.. just got one, 200cc, santa, You are the best!!!

[maackle]

lucky

[wandfreak13]

How much does it cost?

[ludoLibre]

@wandfreak13 The MSRP GTS 300 is $5999. Note that you can still find some 2009 models with the 250cc engine and big discounts are easy to find on those.

[LolliLolittas]

how many gallons of gas does it hold?

[ludoLibre]

@LolliLolittas 2.4 gallons

[dick117]

The mileage and price for these Vespas doesn't seem so hot. I think I'd rather just throw that extra cash into upgrading to a prius/insight/leaf etc. I think the lost 5mpg would be worth the safety as well.

[baldshaun1]

@dick117 You don't buy a Vespa to save money. You buy a Vespa because you want a Vespa.

[ludoLibre]

@dick117 Mileage depends on many factors but I would say that the GTS does easily 65mpg and up.

[ludoLibre]

@ludoLibre Check fuelly.com to see what people get for mileage

[sfcx92]

I've been using one of these for years as a commuter (I have a XR5650R SM for backroads and a 748S for track duty). For speeding around the city I find it almost a perfect blend of a scooters mobility and a motorcycles performance.

It's also quite, which is an advantage when I want to blast around GG park at 2am without attention. ; )

[antbee77]

I did on mine 250 gts ie: 83miles/hour. Year 2005.

[Linkz14]

2:10 - 2:12 LMFAAOO ! "Beep beep beep"

[LETSROCK2NITE]

I bought one of these and have completed 4000 fun filled miles. This style is iconic and it handles and rides really well. Economy is quite good but it performs very well and will do 70mph without a problem. Very fast away from the lights and I really recommend anyone to get one of these 250 GTS.

[MsHyperTutorial]

Wenn ich Affen hätte,dann würde ich denen apfelstücke geben

[adrianrubi]

do the current vespas carry a spare tire?

[LowLowSpinners]

@adrianrubi no

[ludoLibre]

@adrianrubi no

[jfb17042]

You can buy a "real" motorcycle for what they ask for these little Vespas.

[growingup2204]

@jfb17042 u dont get it, its not just motorcycle, its Vespa, its the style of many people.

[ckbreakdancer]

is it really nesasary to dress all up it a fucking vespa

[ludoLibre]

@ckbreakdancer It's up to you... but if you hit the ground at 70mph, it doesn't really matter if you are riding a vespa or a HD.

[LxLx2010]

Try BAN, MOD GIRLS, fantastic tune and scooters video!

[Madridme3]

Weak video.....you know?

[killercrx91]

This is looking to be my next scooter.

[motorcyclemonkey]

It's not a P series. Dosnt look or sound like a real Vespa. And if you have to take the exhaust off to change the back tyre that's fucked !

[MnuityData]

Vespa!

[andrewlaucp]

Vespa merchandise: prosperitus.cc

[AlbinShajan]

I'm 13 and i learned how to ride a scooter, I want one!!!!

[SF18BRAV0]

Manny Ramirez Lubs his Pesba! Ho-raaay!

[daho17]

have ABS? and a normal gts don't it? im alright or not. nice vespa

[daho17]

ie version have ABS? and a normal gts don't it? im alright or not. nice vespa

[jamierourketen]

very nice,but if you get a flat back tyre it is a nightmare to change! you have to take the exhaust off!

[forrest225]

Looks very practical, but I don't think I will ever like the looks of them.

[troutdaletim]

sounds fine to me.

[Waldo25m]

Great Review!

[BFAX8]

Mitica VESPA.

[corndogable]

Great scooter, lousy review. Poor language skills and monotone, Vespa didn't do themselves any favor letting this guy review their bike.

[radrider82]

Yo Bart, personality pills...pronto!

[NilsKesca]

i love vespa

[micheals1992]

50mpg? my vespa does 50mpg at 70mph and mine is 2 stroke

[akjjb]

I own this one and it does 4l/100km which is 60mpg riding in the city (it's more like 3l/100km on highway - 75mpg)

[akjjb]

this one is 22BHP...

[classico6788]

in Vietnam, seriously, we have all kinds of  vespas ( cuz , in there , vespas are widely used , besides, that brand have been our familiar produce

[idkyoo]

lol in vietnam their "vespas" are fake...not trying to say something bad but thats the truth...

[classico6788]

no , my friends. We import vespa from ITALY so vespas in here cant be fake .

[ussknighthawk]

Did he say 1500 miles a gallon or did he slur his speech?

[Redshift21]

50mpg, I used to have one and they will cruise at 70mph all day long no problem and return 50mpg.

[Nimbly]

You guys say uh.. and studder a lot.

[10analog]

mhks68 a scooter is a diferent type of tool than a motorcycle. I spose only real men ride H.D.!?

[Waldo25m]

Yeah...real old men!

[TheLivingDeadOne]

I had to chuckle at your comment,. being a real man that you are,. If you have 30- 40 -50 k for a motorcycle,. knock yourself out,. your a real man,. Put on your leather chaps and ride,.This is more about affordable transportation, and affordable maintenance ie. gas,. Hey ride your harley,. but dont knock people that are trying to save you and your childrens future. Harleys are nice, but the green in my pocket is nicer

[spiritof78]

Used sportsters are cheap, and regularly get almost 59 mpg in 883 displacement. Only have to change the oil, which any monkey can do, and you have a basically maintenance free bike.

But I do see where you're coming from with how easy scooters are to own. I considered one before I picked up my sportster, just needed the extra oomph and highway capability.

[mhks68]

It has lots of storage. Thats where you can put your pride manhood self respect...I could go on!!

[michky83]

hey man...le freccie si tolgono!siete proprio americani,di motori nulla...

[pflueeb]

it's cool but it just looks gay!

[pboisei]

oh god, grow up!

[pflueeb]

why? Then I'd be old.

[LETSROCK2NITE]

I've had this scoot for four months and I really love it. I've had fitted the small flyscreen that helps at speed. It's so easy to ride, very forgiving and it's so much fun. Most of the time I have my daughter on the back and we can still do good speeds. Quite expensive to buy but great fun and so economical, it's worth it! Go get one! Rosso Red - the only colour to have!!

[YourDreamTheater]

someone forgot to cancel their turn signals...

[SeanBB1993]

I want one.

[bennybytes]

I've been wanting a vespa! This one rocks! Around here everyone does 4 wheelers. I hate 4 wheeling, its too red neck.

[thejobbyweecher]

the gtv is better looking!

[micbergsma]

haha you r funny.. go buy a vespa, you will love it!

[martinmusicfactory]

beautiful bike ! with ABS?

[mordeth14]

what 2 months and only 500miles, thats not that good really i do about 600miles every month

[fostenet]

do you like our vespa scooter??

[123ihk123]

what mpg did he say?

[yellowbusguy]

An engine and two wheels = motorcycle.

[sooperdoodey]

An engine attatched to one of the two wheels = scooter.

[yellowbusguy]

Howdydoodie you may have a point, but I think people have negative opinions of scooters or the name itself carries with it a negative image. Anything that can reach 70 mph or better is worthy to ride. It's bound to be fun and it's a 250. The new ninja 250 is a neat bike yet no-one calls that a scooter.

[sooperdoodey]

Yeah, no one can argue with 70+ mph with 60+ mpg.

[dadoKTMSXS]

Italian school man!

[Atoweha]

why is he wearing full body gear AND a helmet for a scooter? lol

[shaunp4trick]

they can still go like 50 mph so why not.

[Anavengertg]

@shaunp4trick If that's the case then get a Genuine Stella. 140mpg with 60mph top speed cannot be beat.

[motousa]

This model will actually do 70mph on the freeway without a problem. Better safe than sorry.

[abeijon890890]

@motousa but then again its a vespa its not meant to go fast its meant to look good

[apricotsnms516]

thank you for putting scooter reviews on here! I'm in the market for them so thank you!!!

[Blaze0303]

Haha, Since when was this Scooter Usa?

[cjv325]

LOL i triped out tooo...

[mathilin]

commmmon scooters? Do we really need reviews for scooters? Don't get me wrong i got nothing against them, but this is MOTORCYCLE USA.