2015 Vespa GTS Super 300 ABS bike review
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- čas přidán 18. 08. 2015
- The GTS Super 300 is the fastest production Vespa ever built and the UK’s best-selling scooter. Jon Quirk gets his commute on in Brighton to sample the most modern manifestation of the iconic Vespa brand yet. Special thanks to Central Bikes of London for the test loan: centralbikes.co.uk
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In a small Pennsylvania town a young guy bought a little 49cc scooter. A lot of people thought he was a bit strange, including myself. We were saying, why doesn't he get himself a real bike. At the time he was the only scooter rider in town. One day he let me ride it, and I was hooked. Now there are 8 of us scooter riders. All of us with the same 49cc scooter. A scooter is sooooo much fun. I mean, I still have my Fat Boy and V-Max, and they are fun too. But around town? A scooter is so much easier. Going bar hopping is awesome. If I need to get on the interstate, then I break out the Harley or Mr. Max. But, around town, It's the scooter. Like I said, ride one and you will be hooked.
Old guy (63) w/an '08 "Metropolitan" w/many performance-upgrades, 'WOT' at 42mph...with a 225lb. rider! I LOVE my scoot...it will likely 'live' on long after I'm 'worm-food'. I live in a small village in S.Illinois, and here it's all 'loud-ass Harley choppers' most of the year...these 'tough-hombre' types can't handle winter, and 'don't get' my scooter at all, and I couldn't care less!"Interstate?" No worries...that's what cars are for! (a 'big-bike' does me no good here...so many deer and critters it's unsafe to go faster than fifty on a two-wheeler) My first Honda was the 'CM-90' (at 14 in Nevada you could get a license for a small bike) in '68...and what a difference almost a half-century has made! If NASA could build a ship as well as Honda makes these machines, we would've landed on Mars ten years ago!
Gerry Nightingale
Well, I got you beat. I'm 68. Lol. Yeah, I took a ribbing from some guys. They would say, why don't you ride the Harley anymore? But, I do ride the Harley. Just not around town. I want something quick and nimble. I did hit a cat one night. I didn't see it coming. I turned around and went back and it had ran off. I hope it was ok. I know the scooter is not very heavy, but it still had to hurt. Almost hit a deer too. That was a close one!
Good story Sherlock . I'm in a small town in PA & I also ride a scooter . I have a Softail Breakout for highway speeds & longer trips . But for in-town convenience and practicality , you simply can't beat a scooter . I run a 2018 Honda PCX 150, it's a lot of fun
Sean L
I just rode a 150cc scooter that belongs to a friend. It's the Chinese variety. I was really surprised at the difference that a hundred cc's can make!
Jim Sherlock
Very cool Mr. Sherlock 👍
Ride safe & enjoy every moment
I have the GTS 300 super sport. Loads of fun in the city and on twisty back roads. It can get up to 75-80mph with my big body (5'10" 240). Great review Auto Trader!
And I've definitely had a passenger and taken it up hills with ease. Probably would not tour with a pillon
Daetwan Williams any Idea where I could buy a cheap one?
Vespa Px 200
What are they like on the highway? Would it do 70mph for long distances 20miles +?
@@LorenzoSant1 yes
Mate, you make some canny reviews, I'm not even looking for a new scooter, just enjoy watching 👌🏻👏🏻👍🏻
agree 100% with you
The most concise and well-produced video review of this bike I've seen yet. Just got one of my own a few weeks ago. Simply love it.
hisd😆😕😕😕😠😈😈😈😈😠🐇🐭🐩
Thanks
liar
Auto-Trader your channel has the best videos best reviews in youtube !! enjoyin ur videos everytime.. but i wish to see japanese scooters like yamaha xmax and others too. Thank you..
I'v been riding since 1963 does that make me an expert. I mean, I'm still alive!
Darrell Grisham
Hell yeah your an expert!!!
Very good review, the shots are good and the rider also
That's almost the bhp of a KTM Duke 200. Vespas are cool and has that classic look.
Anandhukesav
I like that classic look! The modern power ranger looking scooters just doesn't do anything for me. Just a matter of preference.
Yep that classic vespa shape can't be beaten🙂
jhone quirk good presentation,nice review,and vespa gts waiting for releasing in india.
I’ve been riding bikes since 1976 and I’ve been through most fazes, sports, trail, sports tourer, and big tourer.
About 12 years ago I got an urge to get into scooters and bought a classic Lambretta GP200 in need of some tlc, had that, then bought an early Vespa GTS 300 ie super, and at the same period of time bought a Vespa PX200 that needed lots of restoration. I still have that and it’s lots of fun to ride. But after 3 years I sold My gts for another bike an 1100cc that was a mistake, not my first by the way. But after another 3 years with the bike I decided to rectify that mistake and part exchanged the bike for another gts 300 ie super with abs and asr.
I’m not gonna make that mistake again. And one more thing the Vespa GTS is the only vehicle that I’ve had two of, I’ve never had the same vehicle twice before.
That speaks volumes to me.
I totally agree and have a similar story
How has the reliability of your vespa been? I have a 50cc Vespa myself
my dream bike beauty in simplicity.
Great review! But you didn't mention the Bluetooth capabilities you can install in the upper left part of the dash. This extra can connect to the phone through usb, for gps navigation and other important info. You have to download the vespa app for this. The app can even help you locate where the scooter was parked on your phone.
#$$%%*
I have a 2016 Vespa 309 GTS and it’s a great scooter the only downside is they still can’t sort out the rust problems mine has rust on the underside and it’s only done 500 dry miles and told not covered puts me of buying another one when I change
I live in Jinan, China and have seen more than a few GTS 300s. We have many Peugeot Djangos in town too.
This may sound very silly, but I've wanted one since I played The Sims Bustin' Out on PS2 back in the mid to late 2000s. Whenever you went to a different location in the game, you'd hop onto a pink Vespa and ride. It's peak leisure travel, and seeing as I don't like motorbikes due to their noise and speed, Vespas are the perfect scooter.
can you please do a review on the vespa sprint 125 please
That's the nicest looking scooter I've ever seen! I've been interested in scooters now that I think riding a motorcycle in town is dangerous and a pain in the ass. I just want to hop on a light scooter for short errands or light shopping, I hate motorcycles since they are heavy and takes too much room in the garage.
tigerbalm I have that problem with my garage. I have 2 cars and 2 motorcycles in there. So, I pulled the 2 scooters into the house. I'm glad I have a sliding glass door. That makes it easy to pull them in. Being single helps too. lol. Women generally don't like toys in the house.
Hi ! great review, do you wear a Davida's helmet ? this wonderful helmet made in England?
i wear one,terrible fit.
what is that jacket you're wearing? is it a motor jacket with full protection? What brand is it?
I love vespa
Très belle mécanique. Merci ❤️
Hey, I just saw your video and about to buy Vespa GTS 150. If I am 180 cm, would it be comfortable to bike a Vespa ?
I'm thinking of owning one of these.
+Edzel Mejia If you do get one, let us know what you think.
Edzel Mejia Go for it. I promise you will have a great time on it.
That is a sexy bike for ripping through town.
It's a shame how some countries look down on mopeds (United States, I'm looking at you).
Same in Ireland in my opinion. Apparently (well where I live anyway) only gays and weirdos have them 😒
If you look at the scooter clubs in Ireland mate I think you'll find they are not all gay or weirdos. There's a very big scooter scene there.
I'll come back to you on that one mate.
There's a few good clubs your way. I'll check it out and get back to you. I've been riding Vespa's and bikes since the 80's and I'm now buying a GTS300.
Danny mcinall
Are mopeds even still made?
I have no idea why these are not more popular in the US but I’m trying to build a small club here with a few friends who like me do not suffer from some fear of what others think. We don’t care
does it easy maintain or easy find sparepart?
I'd go for a burgman 400 or 650 tbh
Tragam revendedoras para o Brasil! ♡
Don't be fooled by the low seat height, the wide body and floor on this scooter will see you needing around a 32" inseam to flatfoot on both sides.
I'm 29" and have no problem on my 2018 model
I own the Vespa 150 here in Los Angeles and I only use my SUV on my jobs. I am saving tons of money. I am in the local scooter clubs and I still think Vespa is the best looking scooter made. Someday I will buy the 300. Was that the stock exhaust? I also like the older shifter Vespa models.
+dphotos Hi Again, yes it is a stock exhaust. As you like Vespas, you might like to watch this classic Vespa video too czcams.com/video/ki-gFoFc6y8/video.html
+Auto Trader yes I already watched that one too. Another good video.
Great stuff!
Thanks for watching +dphotos - apologies for the confusion but this test bike actually featured an aftermarket Remus exhaust. I have ridden the bike with both stock and aftermarket exhaust, and although there's little discernible performance gain from the Remus, there is more base in the soundtrack!
You
Do u have to run a Vespa when it's new
What's the aftermarket exhaust fitted to this as shown? @autotrader
Niladri Haldar The Remus exhaust
O-Town representing!!! Go girl!! And, umm wear a proper full face helmet and armored gloves. Be safe and protect, protect, protect!
спасибо:)
this things weights as mch as my drz 400 sm for such tiny power. but its not for guys and gals who wanna do anything extreme literally just for commuting
how fast can this bike cruise on a highway?
Hey,
How tall was the rider in this video?
Thanks!
6 foot
Nice bike but Vespa needs to make a 400 cc. Here in America Honda and BMW sell many more scooters. Trading in my Vespa for the BMW. Scooter but ill keep my Ducati multistrada
Cool
Was this filmed in Brighton?
+ChristmasTrax Indeed, Brighton and Hove isn't the most car friendly of cities, so filming here shows off the benefits of two wheels perfectly!
+SexJunkle Dude lay off, anything on two wheels is part of the biker community. I know it's your opinion, but my still stands as well.
You appear to be insecure about your manhood.
Oh dear! You ARE insecure, aren't you?
You obviously buy a motorcycle to compensate for something.
Is this available in Indian ?
How much is it? How much do Vespas cost in general?
+MrDefeater94 You should find all the information you need here:
www.autotrader.co.uk/bikes/content/vespa-gts-300-super-scooter-review
On the italian market vespa costs 5980 euros. It's not cheap...but as it is the case of 500 one pays the style and design....
MrDefeater
When I bought my honda metropolitans I could buy two of them for the price of one vespa. The honda's are little work horses. They always start and run flawlessly. But there is a lot of plastic, while there is a lot more metal in the Vespa's. Vespa is just a more quality machine and you pay more for that.
Can you prepare Mp3 scooters for my poor country Pakistan like built after ww2 for Italy, Honda & other's at reasonable price for white collar?It is an excellent design.Can be easily run by anyone.All the vespa models are expensive in my country. Even no white collar can think to buy this majestic vehicle.
A guy just showed me his facial reconstruction photos from when he was wearing a half helmet. He still has metal plates in his face. All could have been avoided with a full face helmet.
Stephen Abbott I was just thinking about the safety concerns of wearing a half helmet. Perhaps it'd be fine if you're going at low speeds (20mph max) in an area that has little high traffic..But for anything above that or more demanding than that, I'd want a full helmet.
If I end up eating pavement, and smash my face into it, I'd want the full helmet to get the brunt of it. Otherwise, what is it worth to have an efficient means of transportation if you're going to be paying out the ass for your injuries (assuming you aren't dead, but even that is expensive)?
Likewise, I think other protective gear would be a good investment. Similar to what motorcyclists wear (protective pants, jackets, and gloves). Upon Googling gory pictures of motorcycle type accidents, maybe even a good pair of boots would be a good idea too..
In some other areas of the world, like Italy or Japan, I've seen people who wear casual clothes - even dresses and high heels. Yikes!
Maybe he was wearing it so you could see his face during the video and deaf viewers could lip read?
DAMN, I THOUGHT U WERE TROLLING AND GOING TO TALK ABOUT ANAL RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY, AND FWIW, I'M ON A FIRST NAME BASIS AT MY LOCAL SPERM BANK.
Ray Barber deaf viewers would probably use cc bc sometimes he did voiceover
Shalee Michelle
In Mexico I seen a guy with 2 preteen kids with his wife and she was holding a baby, all on a scooter! Granted, he wasn't going very fast but,,,,,,,
The underseat doesn't have the right space for two average open face helmets.
It just made for the original vespa helmets.
I need a driving Lic for Vespa Scooter?
MrAmedina5 no
MrAmedina5
In America you need a drivers license to take any scooter on the roads. But, if the scooter is under 50cc's you don't have to get a motorcycle license additional to you drivers license. In the state of Pennsylvania, you also need to get it inspected once a year and get the inspection sticker, no matter what engine size it has. Also you need to be able to show that you have insurance on it, like you would do with any motorcycle. If the scooter is 50cc or larger you will need to take the test for operating a motorcycle and get it added to your drivers license.
Why the mini bike tires, that would be crazy going 70 mph.
Why? I have done thousands of miles on the two GTS 300's I have owned. Cruised on my own and two up at 70 plus for hours. I have no idea what you mean. I have also owned a Suzuki 850 GS. After a total of five years of ownership the Vespa wins every time.
they are 12 inch not 10 like the original.
Just can't bring myself to do these. I have an extensive collection of real Vespas and Lambrettas from the 50's - 60's and will never ever get one of these new copies. Converted all my scoots to electric & they are easilly faster than any modern scooter at a top speed of 160 kph 0-100 kph in 3 secs and no break downs, environmentally sound and clean I will never waste my time or money on petrol again far too inefficient. That said, nice to see the heritage sort of mving forward. Terrible shape though should have simply updated the internals and kept the real Vespa body. Nice vid cheers
And you dont post any of your builds? Would like to see scooters doing 0-100 faster than supersport bikes..
Anyone know, wich brand is the military jacket he is wearing?
A 279cc engine and they call it a 300 reads like Honda 300 is only a 286cc. Do get really tired of that.
i want one😆
Whats the rider height in the video?
+Jay Santiago Hi Jay, Jon is six foot tall.
how much its price in india
I'm afraid it's not going Indiawards any sooner in time
Is it metal body ?
Yes. It is metal.
great looking scooter ....but what i don't like about vespa ...is sound of scooter .... ko
I would choose Gilera Runner before this Vespa...
Wait new Vespa's aren't manual any more?? In that case Gilera would be a much better choice.
My 3 year old vespa GTS 300 had serious rust issues...be warned
There is a video under "Vespa GTS 300 Rust Problems" from Lurgs How To Guides, in it he notes his extreme displeasure with the rust issues on the underside and battery box on the 300. (he uses a zinc based anti rust primer and paint to combat the any further decay) Apparently you are not alone.
@@znentitan4032 yes I have heard of many other gts riders having the same issue, a friend has just sold his before any rust started.
Is there a Vespa scooter that doesn't require a license for it because I want one so badly.
Helen Ricks If it is under 50cc all you need is a drivers license. You don't need to have a motorcycle license, just a car drivers license. I don't know if 50cc's would be enough for you though. I am always trying to squeeze out a couple more miles per hour more, but there is only so much you can do with that small of an engine.
Jim Sherlock ok thank you for telling me
Helen Ricks I always say, a gazillion Italians can't be wrong. Lol
which city in uk?
+ilke tama Brighton!
+Auto Trader it's look like uk's california. really nice:)
It is amazing in the summer but also a very vibrant and cosmopolitan place all year round. :-)
What's the top speed?
+TheKkd123 You should find all the information you want here: www.autotrader.co.uk/bikes/content/vespa-gts-300-super-scooter-review
TheKkd123 like the way they dont tell you and send u to there website so it gets more web traffic, ie more monry 4 them 😂
TheKkd123 but yh good vid
TheKkd123
My 49cc Honda scooter will do 40 miles per hour on level ground and with a brisk tail wind. Going up hill it slows considerably.
I have one but not very good
You have to admit though, Top Gear did help.
what is Jon's height? Jon u'there? how tal are you?
Full face helmets are common
Scooter looks like a toy.. now Honda..Forza 300 looks like a sport bike. Have 2007 Honda reflex 250 wouldn't trade it for a million of these kiddie toys.
No word on how it's way too heavy for the size? 156kg is a joke for a scoot that's mostly plastic these days.
they are mostly metal like the original ones,
Economical package? It's $7k+! A couple grand more than a Honda Forza.
Yeah,but probably holds its value better.
Jeremy D
I paid about 2,000 bucks for my honda metropolitan. The Chinese scooters are even cheaper! But, the Honda metropolitans are durable as all honda's are. That's why most of us scooter riders buy them in the first place. We want economy! Right?
Forza top of the pile.. Vespa looks like a kiddie toy..7k? No way! Hondas are legendary for design, durability, and quality.
Never holds its value compared to Honda.. EVER.
@@francisphillips53 Let's face it, this is the Gucci handbag of scooters. Honda's are reliable no nonsense transportation.
gts 250 in greece 3550€
60 years of excellence so no one can come near to Vespa image
tas cheto cheto
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Can someone just open the seat and glove box and steal what's inside? Or is it locked idk it should be obvious right? Haha
Dez Bradberry They both lock with the key. Most the kick stand and steering locks, so it can't be pushed away, it would have to be lifted. Which would take a couple guys to steal it with a truck or trailer.
I mean, meh. It's cute but Why spend this amount of money on a Vespa 300 when you can spend less on a Kymco 500! That's right a 500! Which will let you FLY like a bird on the freeway!
ClayMation you will work it out only if you try one! They are simply amazing to ride and quite unique...trust me. I have the 2016 version.
Italian vs Taiwan, hmmmm🤔 Quality vs Crapola, hmmm🤔 Is that an actual question?
ClayMation
It's the old saying, you get what you pay for. A friend of mine has a Chinese scooter and the quality is poor but they are a lot cheaper. Vespa is in a class by themselves. They have that classic look plus the build quality is really good. Just depends what you want or can afford.
its called pedigree. the genuine thing.
If you don't get a proper helmet you're gonna land on your face one of these days.
+John Wilkinson Right... because that's how cause and effect works.
+John Wilkinson very true! iv experienced it myself first hand!
jetski Dex
Me too!!
if you are making 10 bucks an hr, this is not going to be yours. rich folks ride.
*Slick 'commercial' that doesn't tell me a fucking thing*
Sorry but the Vespa's design now looks very dated. I like the look of the Honda Forza and Suzuki's Burgman.
Stephanie G U I love that classic design but different strokes, right?
It's a Vespa , it's gotta look vintage
Me too!!
Never wear an open face helmet. If you come off you might as well be wearing a baseball cap. Face plant and your face will resemble a Hawaiian pizza.
In dense urban city traffic, your peripheral vision is so much better with an open faced helmet - especially when filtering between traffic.
All depends on where you’re riding. For open roads and high speeds, full face is definitely the way to go.
@@JakeM218 Your peripheral vision is better still with no helmet at all. Open face helmets are virtually useless. You rarely land on the top of your head. Your face is the most vulnerable part of your head when you crash. Open the visor on your full helmet and you get the effect of an open face helmet with the added safety.
@@asensibleyoungman2978 Opening the visor of a full face still doesn’t give the same field of view, and an open face helmet still protects you in the event of a side crash, or rear impact.
Most of the time, when someone trips over, the immediate response is to put out your hands / arms to protect the fall.
There are times when a full face helmet has advantages, but there are also specific riding scenarios that favour an open face helmet.
Cool scooter but I wouldn't ride it in Britain. Unless I want acid thrown at my face.
How easy is it to steal a Vespa?
Easy, put it in a van
When it comes to modern scooters(not classic) Vespa is the only Brand that is stylish and cool. All other scooters ate gay as hell.
7 to 10 grand will get you a used Harley
+Billy East who would want a Harley?
+Gareth I would have wanted not only me but whole bunch of people would lol
Why do some people assume scooter buyers/riders crave motorbikes? I have absolutely no interest in Harley Davidsons and to be honest, what use is a Harley in the urban jungle? A scooter will leave it for dead every time. Horses for courses.
well thats your choice buddy but I would choose Harly over Vespa any day thats just me, mostly other guy would have say it too, Its just about personal preference. For more stop and go Vespa Scooter are good. To be more clear if I had money I would have both. For show off and long cruising I would drive Harly and for bustling traffic, I would use Vespa Scooter.
Uncle Meat I have a Harley for the long hauls and a V-Max if I wanna go supersonic. For around town I don't want to wrestle with a big bike. I want to park anywhere. I have even pulled it up on the sidewalk a few times when there was no parking spaces. (I don't recommend doing this everywhere. Sometimes cops frown on that.)
Try a Suzuki Bergman. Put that vespa to shame
Suzuki is built wih plastic bottles, vespa is steel
Man, this guy was totally selling that Vespa for all it was. Until he picked up his first passenger which was a fat dude. Not a very cool incentive
Are you serious ? " …modern -day Vespa " lol . It`s straight from the 50s . Ugly and overpriced .