Piaggio Liberty 150cc Scooter Review
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- čas přidán 28. 07. 2024
- A user review of Piaggio Liberty 150cc scooter, purchashed new in the summer of 2022. At the time of the recording scooter had about 2.500 km and close to 3 months of use. I go through some good things and not so good things of the scooter, at least how I see it.
If interested also check a trip I did with a 50cc scooter, a 1.200 km trip from Ljubljana (Slovenia) to Firenze (Italy) and back: • 50cc Scooter Motorcycl...
Absolutely, 100%, I totally agree that Piaggio needs to add a audible clicking turn signal to the Liberty.. That is a huge thing that Piaggio needs to fix..
Not scooter related, but Slovenia is the most beautiful place I’ve ever been too.
It's a small thing, but having a big old cup of Soca right out of the river and a chilly Lasko later on was a highlight.. I guess there is a rail line that has been converted to multi use near Piran and I was hoping to rent a scooter and ride on that
but we just out of time. But the roads and weather are so lovely and the drivers so chill why bother? If there is a next time I'd rather scoot than rent a car.
It is great to hear that. Well, I do motorcycle stuff, but also some tourism/nature/culture related videos that you can check. Feel free mate. :)
Love my scooter! One of the most practical vehicles on earth!
I agree, very practical and nice to ride too.
I just came across your channel. It turns out you have the same scooter I do. I bought my 2022 in Vancouver, BC in August last year to ride around the city and make some small trips with it to Vancouver Island . I need to plan any trips carefully because it's all highways here on the coast. I wasn't as lucky as you though, at just 150kms the shop told me it needs a new engine. I brought it in because of a loud rattle at certain speeds. They checked the oil and found metal filings which means something is self destructing inside the engine. The new one just arrived and hopefully the exchange with the old one will happen in the next two weeks. It took four months for that engine to arrive here on the west coast of Canada. I love the power though and feel quite confident on it. Hopefully all issues will be solved and I can finally enjoy it this spring.
I hope to see more travel episodes on your channel, it's very enjoyable to watch.
Thank you sir! Happy journeys as well, Best
I had a similar experience with a Honda 300, I swapped it with a Beverly 350 after only one year because the engine had funny noises in the head at around 90-100Km/h.
And now I'm swapping the Beverly for a Medley 150, the Beverly is too heavy for me (195Kgs wet), it overheats and the engine stutters and fires especially in Summer and in the heavy traffic.
Thank you sir. Good review. I have the GTS and have been considering the Primavera or Liberty as a 2nd bike. The Liberty just seems like the logical choice. You do a great job on the review. Again...thank you.
I enjoyed your review of your 2022 Piaggio Liberty 150 Scooter. I bought the same scooter in 2019. However, I bought the S model in red. I too am very satisfied with my scooter. If I could change just one thing about my scooter, I would double the size of the fuel tank. Since I added a large (47 Liter Capacity) Givi Top Case (back case), this gives me enough storage room for my helmet, rain suit, gloves, goggles, tools, and documents. That would certainly free up the seat storage area for an additional 6 liters of fuel. Then, I could ride for about 300 miles between re-fueling stops. The very best to you!!
На Либерти 2006 - 2010 года можно было поставить Бак от почтовой версии - под сиденьем не оставалось места - но запас хода увеличевался в 2 раза ...
Thanks for the review. Love the White color.
Great video. You’ve got your scooter fixed up very nice…Be safe..
Thank you, best
Nice thorough review. I like the white. I noticed the Euro model has different turn signals than the US version. Euro model looks more streamlined.
Yes, your regulations are a bit different.
Good detailed review. Thanks
Great review. Thank you
excellent review !
I enjoyed your review, thanks! Sam (USA)
Good review thanks!
Good video. It's a very nice looking scooter.
Hello Mr Donkov....nice to watch your travel channel with your piaggio liberty 150 and kymco agility 50 cc (i think).
I have both of them in my home (piaggio liberty 150 and kymco free ex 100cc).
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Warm regards from jakarta indonesia...
Warm regards in one ride spirit...
Cheers, all the beat to you! The old scooter I had was Sym Orbit II, 50cc.
Nice review
Thank you Sir!
Srdačan pozdrav iz Zadra Igor ✌️😎💜
Yooo, pozdrav ;)
Great review! Thank you , sir!
I enjoyed your review and, of the negatives, particularly agree that the tiny front storage bin is simply not worth the complexity. It is easy and inexpensive to replace the halogen headlight with an LED. It is also easy and inexpensive to wire a “beeper” into the turn signals with two diodes. I’ve done this on both of my older Piaggio scooters, and even the Vespa did not have this obvious feature. Unfortunately, no motorcycle or scooter can be safely parked on grass. They will all fall over if rain softens the ground enough. You have to use a rock, board, or piece of metal to stabilize them.
If you could provide the instructions link for diodes in the turn signals, we all would certainly try that. And yes, no scooter , center or side stand, is safe on wet ground.
I second the request for instructions for the ruen-signal diodes mod or a link. I'm thinking of picking up a Liberty 150.
Check out my first longer trip on this scooter ("The Balkan Route 66") here: czcams.com/video/pg623pGSGDc/video.html
Very disappointing to me that Piaggio did not set up left/right blinker indicators in the speedo panel. So many years like this, and all the owners I know have this same complaint. And just how difficult could it be to include self-cancelling turns and a loud horn ??
Such a great bike other than a few obvious details like these.
I agree, some things could be easily corrected and it would become an even better scooter. For me the most annoying things are the tricky center stand and no turn signal.
Hvala za dober video. Lahko objavite se posnetek pospesevanja in koncne hitrosti? Razmisljam o nakupu 🙂
Je že nekaj drugih takih videov. Gre pa tam do 110 kmh. Do 70 super pospešuje, potem pa malo manj.
@@MrDonkov kako pa je z dvema potnikoma? Ali se kaj pregreva na daljsih poteh? Hvala za odgovore🙏👌
@@BlazKovac400 Nisem imel težav na daljši poti, nič se ne pregreva. 2 potnika tudi v redu vleče, so pa seveda manjši pospeški, ampak OK.
Hey 😊 what do you think about the Windshild / frontglas ? Is it helpful?
It is useful, I like it. Except for the bad glare at night.
Nice review. how fast can it go up a hill? can i put 150 miles per day on it?
@@juicefast2heal Its allright, depending on your weight, for me is OK. 150 miles per day, sure, I've done more.
The Piaggios have more storage capacity than their Vepa stablemates. Mechanically they are pretty much the same anyway.
Side stand can be purchased. Surprised you did not complain about the glare-back from that fly screen! Perhaps you do not ride much at night? The glare in the rider's face is very annoying! Faco makes a much better fly screen - designed not to glare from the headlight.
Yes, can be purchased, but again, extra expense .. with previous scooter it was there by default.
And yes the glare is quite bad I agree. Did not know about the Faco. However I do not ride much at night and it is not so important.
Very helpful review. After seeing this my main concern before I buy this would be the turning signal issue. Is there any known modification that could be adjusted to add in a clicking sound? You would think it would be an easy enough thing to do 😒
Hey, sorry not sure.. I guess it is possible to add by someone who knows how.
@@MrDonkov Thanx! Also, Im thinking about getting that exact model except the 50cc version, due to licensing issues here also. In your opinion, would the Liberty 50cc be too slow/dangerous to be cruising around town? I will never be going on highways but a bit worried about keeping up with traffic even on slower roads.
@@fallingawake2092 I used to have a 50cc (not Liberty). It is OK for the city but can be a bit too slow yes, i found it stressful sometimes, cars try to take you over all the time.
@@MrDonkov Ok yes thank you. Just watched your other video of your trip on the 50cc. Must have been some stressful moments for sure.
You have a motor running, you have a helmet on, you are really focused on a slight clicking noise and wouldn't notice flashing lights on your dash? That jus seems odd
Please give info on your top case & windscreen. Thanks.
The windscreen is original from Piaggio, the smaller one. The top case is GIVI, around 40 litre capacity or something like that, so a bit larger.
Just purchased a 2023 from Max Motorsports in Pelham, AL USA. Very suprised (and annoyed) it did not come with a sidestand. Every dismount is another chance to drop the bike. Called the dealer and scheduled an install which, with parts, estimated at $100 US.
Second major issue for me is filling the gas tank. The fuel neck has a green plastic insert which is sized to just accomodate a gasoline pump nozzel and when the nozzel is inserted I cannot see the gasoline level while filling which inevitably leads to gasoline splashing out when the shutoff mechanism is not sufficiently responsive. Most nozzels in the US, at least, have very limited flow control (on or off). This problem has been very annoying, potentially dangerous and an environmental nightmare as gasoline always spills. Has anyone else had this problem and if so found a solution. I was going to ask the dealer if the green liner can be removed so I can at least view the fuel level as the tank fills. I can't be the only one having this problem.
Otherwise satisfied with the bike... Thanks for you review as it was more informative than "dealer employee" reviews.
I agree, I have the same problem. Forgot to mention the gas issue which is not too good. Cheers
I see only a spring suspension in the back and I want to ask if you can put a second person in the back and how soft it goes in the potholes...
Hi, you can change how hard or soft the suspension is. My wife sometimes joins me, she is about 56 kg and it is OK. But probably not recomended to have a very heavy person there, not above 90kg I guess.
@@MrDonkov am also looking at the piaggio medley 150 with the twin shocks but it has become a bit expensive. Thanks for your answer.
How many miles at $3.00 per gallon would I get if I drove this in the USA.
I get about 200 - 220 km with one full tank.
Odlicno ima li dovoljno snage
Kako za koga ;)
Okvirna potrošnja na 100 KM, grada ? Hvala
@@start16v87 3L
Why is did you chose this scooter ower the Liberty 125?
150 is more powerful.
@@MrDonkov what about consumption?
Hi there !
Thanks a lot for the video.
I have a 125CC S white one and I followed your trip until Italy.
Don't you notice the seat is too hard and your ass hurts on long trips? It happens to me.
May be there's a tip. It has been bothering me for quite some time and I am wondering whether to reupholster the seat, which I don't know if that would be the solution.
By the way. On modern bikes, at least here, the turns doesn't do sound anymore. It confused the deaf at intersections with traffic lights. Best bikes, like BWM, switch the turn off automatically after a while.
Cheers from Spain.
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Hi, thanks for the comment. The seat works fine for me. My problem are legs (knee) but for other reasons.
And yes, the turn signal I miss, no feedback except the little light on the dashboard. Giving wrong signals (forgetting the blinker) can become a catastrophic mistake.
Γεια σας απο Κρητη Ελλαδα κυριε Mr.Donkov..θα ηθελα σας παρακαλω πολυ ενα νεο βιντεο με το Liberty 150 s eyro 5 4s3v ειμαι σε σκεψη για την αγορα του τους επομενους μηνες..Σαν γυναικα δεν ξερω σχετικα για τυχον προβληματα θα ειναι αξιοπιστο στην κατηγορια του?δωρο εκπληξη στον ανθρωπο μου θελω να κανω..θα βοηθουσε αρκετα στην τελικη μου αποφαση η γνωμη σας. Μαζι με μπαγαζιερα κρανος ζελατινα θα φτασει τελικη τιμη 3.250.Μεταφραση στα Ελληνικα αν σας ειναι ευκολο..Ευχομαι το νεο ετος να σας φερει οτι καλυτερο !
Γεια σας, ανάλογα με το πόσο ψηλός είναι, αν είναι πάνω από 180 εκατοστά, ίσως να πάρετε ένα άλλο σκούτερ γι' αυτόν. Ίσως είναι καλύτερα να του πάρετε ένα κουπόνι και να τον αφήσετε να επιλέξει το σκούτερ που θέλει, γεια σας από τη Σλοβενία.
with the bigger wheels you are on the better way, espacially for traveling, and on bad ways with gravel aso. 200ccm would be the perfect way, ... enough speed, accelerate, and less fuel burnt....the way is the goal.... good choice!!!!! the price of the vespa is much to much overratet, ...maybe weld al small steelplate to the main-stand, stay healthy
спасибо за замечательный обзор на отличном английском с ужасным акцентом)))
Well, you get the 150cc in your country whereas we are limited to 125cc...
We are limited too. I had to make a full motorcycle license, exams and all ...
Here we are limited to 125, too...
the rear brake is useless...like have no brake...piaggio must,solve this problem
Why useless?
@@MrDonkov because it is very bad...
The Vespas are coffins on 2 wheels so just avoid them!
The old models were OK because the engines had a very modest power and they were built for the durability, but the newer models are too powerful for this scooter with "small" wheels and NO front fork!
The Liberty, the Medley, some Vespas and Aprilias share the same engine, first service at 1.000Kms then every 10.000Kms and that is a very strong selling point.
I'm going to buy the Medley 150S which it's considered a premium scooter in its category.
You won't ever feel 100% happy with a vehicles because like humans they are not perfect.
You don't like some things on your Liberty and most of them are subjective issues like the middle stand on the grass, that is your fault not the scooter's negative point.
Enjoy your Liberty as long as you want then swap it with a newer model maybe the Medley one because it's a huge improvement over your Liberty but its cost speaks aloud!
The problem with Medley and similar scooters.. for me is the fixed sitting position. I need to be able to move on the seat a bit, to extend the legs, etc... The stand on Liberty is problematic, on my previous 50cc scooter it was much better and more secure. But as you say, no model is perfect.
Not like. Design