Hello Guys and Girls.
Welcome to my Review of the Piaggio Vespa GTS 300 2013 model.
And this is the 2013 model, which is the model that I have got.
This is a real world review, I've had it for about 3 years.
So what I'm going to do is just take you around it, good points and bad points.
And then we will go for a ride in this beautiful countryside, called England.
Right, so this is the Vespa GTS300 this is the back brake, and this is the right brake,
sorry I mean front brake.
And that is the accelerator.
Obviously the Vespa GTS 300 is a twist and go, there are no gears to change, literally
just twist it and it will keep accelerating until it goes as fast it wants to.
And I have got the older style dashboard which I actually prefer to the newer digital readouts.
We have got nice big wing mirrors on here, really good visibility.
So I have got the Vespa white model and I have a put a few Martini stickers on it to
make it slightly different.
It is a sweet looking Scooter.
I've got the official Piaggio Top Box on the back which makes it look a bit ugly but gives
you good storage.
We have got disc brakes on the back and on the front.
And the tyres are reasonably chunky, 130 on the back, 120 on the front and very grippy.
The Vespa GTS 300 is about 150kg in weight, you can take a passenger with ease and you
have footpegs for them.
And with the Top Box on the back it is very comfortable for a passenger as you have the
nice cushioned back.
This is really useful if you are going to get a Take Away meal, you can just hook any
bag onto here and hold it between your feet.
If you push the ignition key there is a bit of storage at the front, just enough for a
few bits and bobs.
In here you have the official Toolkit.
You have got a screwdriver, suspension adjustment
tool and the spark plug socket.
To open the seat press this button (when the
ignition key is in) and you have underseat storage.
This is not big enough for a full face crash helmet.
See the link above now which shows why you cannot get a crash helmet under here.
It is plenty big enough for some shopping.
This is the engine, it is a 278cc fuel injected water cooled engine, twist and go.
This engine is brilliant, it is about 22hp.
This is where you fill up with petrol or gasoline as they say in the USA.
It holds 2.5 gallons which is about 11 litres and it is very frugal.
Now this is interesting, underneath the seat is a rain cover.
Pull this out and lay it over your Seat if it is likely to rain when you leave your Vespa.Nice
liittle waterproof cover.
It means if you come back to your Vespa you do not have to get a Wet bottom, ooh Matron.
I have never personally used it, I just keep a towel under the seat or I do not mind getting
a wet bottom.
You can just roll this back up and it goes back into the seat hole.
Right lets carry on with the Review.
On the official key make sure you have it the right way up so it does not scratch your
paintwork.
The Vespa has a steering lock on it.
I've got the Top Box so I have these extra weights on the handlebars to help with stability.
You can easily fit a full face crash helmet in here and
a coat.
If you are carrying a passenger it is safer as they cannot roll off the back.
Also if you are having lunch you can put the Vespa on the Centre Stand and sit back against
the Top Box & it is very comfortable.
It is water cooled and the radiator is in here with a small cooling fan.
So the radiator gets the air from the front.
This is the exhaust, this is a two piece unit.
So to start it hold the brake then press the Start button.
This is a safety feature so unfortunately you cannot bump start a Vespa.
Bit of a design flaw that I think.
I have got the standard exhaust on this.
It will easily do 80mph and get there pretty quickly.
So this is the Centre stand, always use the Centre Stand.
Never use the side stand.
There is a link above on why you should never use the side stand.
This Vespa is only 4 years old and I am very disappointed with the Rust underneath.
I do not use this much, we do get some bad weather in England but it is always garaged.
Look at the Rust here.
You need to treat this before it gets too bad.
Not happy with that when you think how expensive Vespas are to buy new.
Anyway, shall we go out for
a RIde?
Yeh.
Let's do it.
Ooh, hello.
Right lets get out on the open road.
Just going to take a little cruise into the Countryside.
Got a Van in front of me.
Open up the throttle nice and safe and we can just cruise passed with ease.
No problem.Easy.
This Vespa is so smooth.The thing I like about the Vespa is I have always had motorbikes
but on here your feet are up so they do not get wet when it rains.
It will not set the world alight in performance but away from traffic lights it is very quick.
It will easily cruise at the national speed limit of 70mph.
I get 70mpg on this.
The other thing I like about the Vespa is it has great style and with the top box you
can go somewhere & get changed and put your crash helmet away.
You do not have to worry about carrying it around with you.
I have been really pleased with it.
And this is a lovely day for a ride.
It is a bit chilly but beautiful.
Lets have a small pit stop.
This is a lovely spot here.
Really nice view.
Look at that, lovely.
Right no time to dilly dally, lets get on the Road.
Do your lifesaver check.
Great shadow.
Lets go round this roundabout, then we will head back home.
I am just going to pull over here.
I will then give it some welly up this road.
You can see how quickly it accelerates.
I am already doing 50mph.
So good this twist and go.
Lets head home.
So if you are still watching this and you have any questions please leave a comment
down below and I will be happy to answer them.
I have a playlist on my channel about the Vespa GTS300 with hints and tips.
Right I am going to be quiet and let the Vespa talk.
Just coming up to a steep hill here.
This Vespa will cruise up this hill.
Here we go.
And up we go.
No problem.I do not get to use my Vespa as much as I used to.
I had forgotten how much fun it is.
It puts a smile on your face.
Not as much fun as surfing but it is good fun.Almost home.
Happy Days.
Right we are almost there so I will bid you a farewell, hope you have enjoyed this review.
If you are thinking of getting one then do it, but look out for that rust underneath.
That is the End, safe riding for everyone out there.
Thanks for Watching.
I really do appreciate it.