What’s Not To Love About Modern Vespas?
Vespa has never strayed far from the silhouette that made the brand a cultural icon. The brand's latest GTS 300 and the all-new GTS 310 carry that lineage forward with a familiar blend of Italian style, peppered with practicality.
At a glance, both scooters echo the classic lines that defined post-war Italian mobility; the smooth bodywork and upright stance are instantly recognizable to almost everyone. But beneath that nostalgic shape sits a pair of thoroughly modern machines, as Ryan and Troy recently found out on a romp through Los Angeles.
The GTS 300 and 310 use fuel-injected engines that deliver clean, predictable power, making them suited to everything from tight city streets to longer suburban commutes. ABS comes standard, and Vespa has even embraced the digital era with Bluetooth connectivity that pairs easily with a phone for navigation and ride data. Even traction control has found its way onto the spec sheet, something few riders would have expected on a traditional steel-bodied scooter.
What Vespa has created here isn’t just a tribute to its past but an evolution of what a premium scooter should be. The style remains timeless, but the riding experience reflects modern expectations—for riders who want classic charm without giving up contemporary tech, the GTS 300 and 310 deliver that balance.
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Gee Hacksaw, I'd swap 3 Vespas for a pristine RC30 any day of the week. But to answer the question. The first one was a PX200 which I had customised and a passer by in Newtown offered me a chunk of cash for it so I sold. I bought a new GT200 which was hunky dory till they released the 250 and I was offered a great trade in. I sold that for an excellent price when I left the city for the country and reverted to my old flat twin. They were great to ride, very stylish and so convenient on the city.
Well you know what I say? Riding a Chinese motorcycle or scooter is kinda' like having sex with your own sister.....seems like a good idea until someone catches you doing it!!!!! LOL
Well the price is my problem but Vespa not the only one .