When did the Vespa GTS 300 HPE come out?
The Vespa GTS HPE was revealed to the world at EICMA last November. The first dealer-bought models are already on our roads and this week we’ve been out to Italy to test ride it. Let’s see if Vespa have answered your wishes…
What is the top speed of a Vespa scooter?
The scooter features an all-steel body which Vespa claims helps in the handling dynamics and high speed stability of the scooter. Braking is taken care of by 220mm diameter disc brakes at front and rear which is necessary, given the claimed top speed of 128kmph. The scooter also has a claimed fuel efficiency of 28kmpl.
Which is the most powerful Vespa in the world?
2.6 bhp isn’t exactly what our power-hungry riders had in mind as a power increase but even so, it makes the new 300 HPE the most powerful production Vespa ever (those figures are measured at the crank rather than real wheel by the way).
Is the Vespa GTS a good scooter to buy?
One thing is for sure though; scooterists are never satisfied and are notoriously hard to please. That’s because our cherished machine, be it a vintage Lambretta, Vespa PX – or the GTS, is more than just a scooter – it’s something that stirs emotion and passion.
When does a Vespa GTS 300 go away?
Around an indicated 80 mph, the scooter begins to have a dragging sensation, but then it goes away with a little surge of power for what might be 10 to 30 seconds before you feel it again.
What kind of engine does the Vespa GTS 300 have?
It’s the torque, though, that you feel launching away from traffic signals that’s so addicting. We’re told the HPE sees an 18% increase in lb-ft with the GTS 300 now putting down 19.2 at 5,250 rpm. The engine is controlled by the latest Magneti Marelli ECU, which helps make the machine Euro 5 compliant.
When did the first Vespa GTS come out?
With a rich history dating back to 1946, Vespa almost immediately won over the hearts and mind of people all over the world. The evolution of that first Vespa 98 to what I’ve been riding around for the past couple of weeks is what I enjoy about old motorcycles.
How does the Vespa app work on a scooter?
There is, however, an optional extra that will please gadget freaks; it’s called Vespa Multimedia Platform, or VMP for short. VMP allows you to mount your Smartphone on the mirror stem and connect a phone to your scooter via Bluetooth. The app then gives you a virtual dashboard with dials for speed, torque, acceleration, lean angle etc.