Is riding a Vespa safe?
Many Vespas have large engines and can operate and high speeds. For most people, they are easier to ride than motorcycles. The down side of Vespas and other similar type scooters is that they are very dangerous. Like motorcycles, these scooters offer no protection if the rider or a passenger gets into an accident.
Are Vespas safer than motorcycles?
Are Scooters Safer than Motorcycles? Despite common misconceptions, scooters are just as dangerous as motorcycles. Smaller Wheels – Scooters typically have smaller wheels than a motorcycle. Therefore, you’re more at risk sans protective gear on a scooter than being on a motorcycle with ATGATT.
When did I Buy my Vespa LX 150 motorcycle?
Bought my new LX 150 in September of 2006. I have had a Harley and Buell in the past. This scooter has worked out great. I am mostly on two wheels to run errands around town. This scooter is like being on a bicycle, but one that can hit 70 mph! Very easy to get around town. I have even joined a local scooter club that goes on monthly rides.
Do you need a motorcycle license to drive a Vespa?
After some buzzing around (“Vespa” means wasp in Italian) in the immediate vicinity, it became clear that most of us prefer the 150. Though the 50cc model doesn’t require a motorcycle license, it’s limited to only 30 mph and feels sluggish.
Do you need a 250cc scooter to ride a LX150?
In order to ride legally and confidently on highways, you’d need a 250cc scooter. The other day I ferried the LX150 home on a trailer so I could ride it in more urban and suburban settings than the rural roads around our test track. I immediately felt very trendy.
What kind of gas mileage does a Vespa get?
Between the under-seat storage, the grocery hook, and the ability to add more storage on the back, it’s quite possible to REALLY use this vehicle as everyday transportation. On top of that, gas mileage about 70mpg and the sheer fun and reliability of riding a modern Vespa is beyond compare. Did you find this useful?
How much does a Vespa LX150 scooter cost?
About a month ago we promised to get our hands on some scooters for evaluation. We’ve just added a couple of Vespas to our test fleet, a 50cc LX50 and a 150cc LX150. The LX50 model cost us $3,299, the LX150 $4,399. After some buzzing around (“Vespa” means wasp in Italian) in the immediate vicinity, it became clear that most of us prefer the 150.
What kind of fuel tank does a Vespa have?
Both models have an 2.19-gallon fuel tank and Vespa claims that fuel consumption is of 155 mpg if riding at a constant speed of 30 mph, which is fairly representative for inner city usage. The new service intervals are set at 6200 miles. Riding a Vespa in Rome is pretty special as you do feel a belonging just by being in the seat of one.
What kind of engine does a Vespa 125 / 150 have?
The real news of the LX and S 125/150 3V is its all new 3 valve air-cooled four-stroke engines. Hidden under the steel bodied Vespa we find a 124cc or a 155cc engine of 11.6 and 12.9 horsepower respectively.
After some buzzing around (“Vespa” means wasp in Italian) in the immediate vicinity, it became clear that most of us prefer the 150. Though the 50cc model doesn’t require a motorcycle license, it’s limited to only 30 mph and feels sluggish.