I got the 2023 GTS 300 grey (you forgot that one) with already 13.000km on it. I sure as hell hope it's ready for a long roadtrip because next summer i'll travel 2500km by road from the Netherlands to Huelva, Spain and from there I will take the boat to the Canary Islands. I'll be there for 3-4 weeks and visit multiple islands with my GTS . Can't wait!

@BikerTorque

7 ай бұрын

That trip sounds awesome. The Vespa will do it with ease. I would love to ride around Spain and the Canary Islands one day. I was in Spain a few months ago, absolutely loved it.

@Scootphoria

7 ай бұрын

Good on you!!! So this time next year we'll see some new Vespa videos on your channel eh?

@BikerTorque

7 ай бұрын

@@Scootphoria you never know

@RPercheiro

6 ай бұрын

The Canary Islands on that Vespa should be amazing. Best of luck!

@robertonavarro7713

5 ай бұрын

I envy you sir. I love riding my small scooter but lately, riding 2 wheels in California is becoming very dangerous because there are so many drivers driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol even during the day. I still have my scooter but haven’t ridden it for 3 years now. Enjoy your long distance scooter tour. Ride safe, sir.

A lot of us older guys getting into scooters and cubs etc. Scooter in the Sticks is a good US vespa channel and our own Ride With Warro also. 👍🇦🇺

@BikerTorque

8 ай бұрын

Agree both good channels. It’s interesting that the older we get, maximum speed and horsepower don’t seem as important as they used to.

@Scootphoria

7 ай бұрын

I resemble that remark 😜

My daughter wants a Vespa when she gets her learners permit. They are such a fun looking bike. Good to see tech is making their way onto these bikes.

@BikerTorque

8 ай бұрын

Fun looking and fun to ride. I’d be encouraging your daughter wholeheartedly Matt, because if she buys one, I’m sure she’ll let you take it for a blast

You absolutely can tour on a GTS, I have 2016 GTS300 and in 2023 toured to Vespa World Event in Switzerland from the UK. We did 5 countries in ten days it ran perfectly and was very comfy. Also did the Lands End John O’Groats trip including the North Coast 500 with camping gear a total of 2500 miles, again it was perfect. I have a rack on the back and on the front so carry stuff is real easy. I’ve had 34 bikes from small to big but have now swapped over to the Vespa which is fun, cool and comes with an excellent social life / club scene. Try one, it may well surprise you!

@BikerTorque

6 ай бұрын

Who needs a big touring bike when you can tour on a GTS? It's like the little scooter that could! Don't underestimate the power of that Vespa charm.

@titussardonicus338

Ай бұрын

I think you're right, if you're touring Europe. In America, we've got consumer trucks with bumpers higher than this bike clogging the freeways, and we really only have freeways.

It makes as much power as most Royal Enfields so of course it is fine for simple taking it easy touring

@BikerTorque

8 ай бұрын

And I think that is the point, you don’t always need the biggest most powerful bike to rack up some kms. Thanks for watching

You can tour on anything really if you are keen enough. I rode my MZ 250 from Newcastle to Just over the Queensland boarder to a rally and back in a 3 day weekend

@BikerTorque

8 ай бұрын

That is 100% correct. It’s all about the adventure

@pauls8456

6 ай бұрын

I have toured 1000s of kms two up on Vespas and a MZ250 in Australia- you can tour on anything…

The olive green is a throwback to the first Vespas. I remember reading somewhere that after WW2 Piaggio stopped building bombers and started building scooters. Everything was hard to get hold of. They had surplus green camo paint so that's what they used.

@BikerTorque

2 ай бұрын

Good to know, thanks for sharing

I absolutely Love that Olive Green colour it’s reminiscent of the Lamborghini Sian. So modern and with the times , exemplifies its magnificent design and engineering. ❤

@BikerTorque

3 ай бұрын

Loved it in the Sun, but agree it is a modern design

I rode my 300 GTS from the UK via Cyprus to Azerbaijan. In a month or two I am going to have to ride back.

@BikerTorque

4 ай бұрын

Nice one, enjoy, should be fun.

@MrGeorgiev91

2 ай бұрын

Excuse me you did what? LOL

@TrevorDodd-ev1sx

2 ай бұрын

@@MrGeorgiev91 I didn't actually intend to go quite as far , but it sort of happened.

Excellent clip, looked like a whole bunch of fun fun fun. Well done Ross and Ms T ........yeah Red would would be cool

@BikerTorque

8 ай бұрын

Heaps of fun Phil. Yep, a red one would be the go.

I've went from multiple Gold Wings since they were introduced, to cruisers, sport bikes, and scooters. I bounced between them each year. 2 years ago, I purchased the GTS300 HPE 2022 model. It was awesome. Then I tried the Primavera. I ride the freeways and take trips to other states on them. So after purchasing the 2022 Primavera, I went & bought an extra one 2023 last week. Yes, the rack on the rear makes it easier. But a Vespa can have a rack on the front. A rack in the center. A pouch on the glove box. The best thing for me is the ease of maintaining and basic repairs while traveling. And you are right about high speed eating the fuel. Not getting in a hurry got me 87 mpg (US) on the GTS and 99 mpg on the Primavera. Cruising with the big dogs on the freeway reduced it as well as not being an enjoyable ride. I dislike freeways anyhoo.

@BikerTorque

7 ай бұрын

Glad it wasn’t just me seeing a drop in fuel economy on the motorway. Thanks for watching, sounds like you are getting quite a collection of Vespa’s. I really need to have a go on the lower capacity models, shall speak to Vespa and see how we go.

Great Video 👍

@BikerTorque

8 ай бұрын

Cheers, glad you liked it

Great vid. I like getting an Aussie perspective on bikes. Subbed and a like too :)

@BikerTorque

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the sub! Glad you like the content

Enjoyed your video and Vespa review! Love mine! How could you forget the Orange Vespa! The best color!😂 Subscribed.

@BikerTorque

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the sub! Glad to hear you enjoyed the video

Great review! Love my 2024 GTS Super Sport. It's the kind of bike that forces you to challenge your own preconceptions of what a touring bike is or should be. It never fails to surprise me and always puts a smile on my face. The only "bagger" I'll ever own I reckon. Mine is orange with black trim. :)

@BikerTorque

Ай бұрын

That is a great way of putting it, challenging our own preconceptions on touring, totally get that. Thanks for watching, continue enjoying that Vespa.

Nice video, thank you. One point if I may. Vespa markets the engine as a 300cc, but the specs state that it is 278cc. At one point there was an internet rumor that Vespa was was working on a 310cc engine for sometime in 2024. Kind Regards.

@BikerTorque

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the info!

Very nice review. I'll be looking into a 300cc scooter, having trouble deciding between the Royal Alloy and the Vespa.

@BikerTorque

Ай бұрын

I’m not familiar with the Royal Alloy, but can highly recommend the Vespa

Bringing the Vespa to Tassie? Might need to hook up a Jerry Can 🤣😂✌🏻

@BikerTorque

8 ай бұрын

Lol, actually just talking to a couple of manufacturers now, hoping to have something equally inappropriate for the Tassie tour.😂😂😂

Looks great to me. Red would be faster of course.

@BikerTorque

8 ай бұрын

Of course

Very fun. I love and prefer the analogue speedo too. Much nicer. Cool to see it’ll handle freeway speeds, albeit at the cost of a drop in fuel efficiency. Only downside I truly see if that retail price. Oooooft! I know it’s Italian premium. But I was a bit shocked at that.

@BikerTorque

8 ай бұрын

Yeah price is up there, but hey, it’s a Vespa.

@whatsstefon

8 ай бұрын

@@BikerTorque true. Nothing really comes close.

Went from the Yamaha Xmax 300 to this fun-sized GTS 300 HPE 2023.. no regrets!

@BikerTorque

6 ай бұрын

Nice one, what are the main differences that you’ve found?

@josejpl69

3 ай бұрын

Really and i want to buy the xmax300 why did u change and what is the difference?

@shad0wefk

3 ай бұрын

@@josejpl69 basically singapore has a Certificate of Entitlement tagged to the bike which costs $10k as of now, making your bike “valid” for 10 years. Rode the xmax for a good 5 years but did not want to use up the coe fully, which still has value for another 5 years.. thus i used the “opportunity” to switch to the vespa. I’d probably be riding the xmax if not because of the dying coe. Its really a good bike. Easy to maintain! Mad good fuel efficiency and has an awesome sporty looks to it for a scooter. Definitely recommended!

I have had four GTS’s over the last ten years, one was stollen but thats another story. I carry a pillion a lot and buying a set of foot peg extenders is a must. My GTS now is a 75 anniversary addition and its basically a Super Tech, I agree about the instruments, I don’t really like them and miss the analogue instruments. I tour two up with mine and love it. In the 90’s I had big bikes and for me the Vespa beats them hands down.

@BikerTorque

2 ай бұрын

Didn’t know about the foot peg extenders. Thanks for sharing and also, thanks for watching.

@jameskrell4392

2 ай бұрын

@@BikerTorque They put the pillions feet further back, more comfortable for the pillion and better for the rider. Watch out though as they can cost from 30 GBP and 100 GBP. I have had both, I bought the 100 GBP pair first when I didn’t know any better. There seems to be no difference in quality between any of them. Cheers.

A lot of good information here guys, lots of discussion about ‘Favourite Colours, Logos, Bling in general……..but the Vespa 300 doesn’t have the storage for a ‘Full face helmet’ ! Although this little scooter can do a bit of highway work, at anything above 100kms per hour you’re going to need a full face helmet to cut out the wind and rain. At $ 13,000 this is a ‘big deal’ !

@BikerTorque

23 күн бұрын

Yes, but, most motorbikes don’t have storage for a full face helmet either, unless you have a top box. I actually don’t see the issue. None of my bikes have space for a full face helmet. Agree it would be great, but not a deal breaker for me

Nice review 👍. My Gilera Runner is getting a bit long in the tooth and one of these is a definite possibility for a replacement. By the way, what are those boots that Tegan's wearing? I couldn't see any footwear on your website.

@BikerTorque

5 ай бұрын

Thanks, glad you liked the review. We are going to list some new foot ware on the website soon, but not those boots as they aren’t actually motorcycle boots unfortunately. Not sure what brand they are.

@luddite6239

5 ай бұрын

@@BikerTorque Thanks for taking the time to reply. Keep up the good work! 👍

I'd love tor try a vesper. Not sure they make them for normal sized people like me.

@BikerTorque

8 ай бұрын

😂😂😂, it would be an interesting look Chewie

Would be interesting to get your thoughts on the Fonz Arthur 6.

@BikerTorque

5 ай бұрын

Shall see if we can get one

I’m buying one

@BikerTorque

4 ай бұрын

That’s cool. When do you get it? Seriously fun bikes, I’d love to own a Vespa one day

@googleprofile6660

3 ай бұрын

Hey I'm not sure if you've bought it yet but the Piaggio Beverly 400 is a much better option

@BikerTorque

3 ай бұрын

@@googleprofile6660 we will have to speak to the distributors here in Australia to see if we can get one to test out.

@googleprofile6660

3 ай бұрын

@@BikerTorque Good luck

I have had several pre 2023 models - how much better/stable at high speed are the new keyless models ?

@BikerTorque

Ай бұрын

Not sure I noticed any real difference

Not gold colour, it's olive

@BikerTorque

7 ай бұрын

But it looks gold in the sun don't you think?

@dagatti1200

3 ай бұрын

It looks gold/mustard in person lol

@corkagh

3 ай бұрын

Nicest colour on the lineup. So modern and with the times. Same colour as the Lamborghini Sian. If I could afford one , it would be my colour of choice. 👍🏼

You can tour on a 125, dont get this cc hysteria………

@BikerTorque

Ай бұрын

Absolutely, I toured on purpose built touring bike like the BMW R1250RT and also on lower capacity bikes like the Royal Enfield Bullet350 and a Vespa 300, all equally fun and enjoyable tours

@rhapsodyofice8184

Ай бұрын

nah... much better to have 300 for tour, so much more convenient to have little more squeeze in actual road, always better. if you have to choose between the two, would you choose 125 over 300? lol

@F-tt3xv

Ай бұрын

@@rhapsodyofice8184That was not what i said. Read again and think….

Overrated bike. Yes they have history with the mod movement in the UK but because of that there over-priced. The japenese have far better scooters and way cheaper, vespa relies more on its brand name, i mean you cant putva full face helmet under the seat, for that kinda money youd expect the thing to make your coffee and iron your shirt 🤣

@BikerTorque

Ай бұрын

Not overrated in my opinion. But point taken, they do rely on their history and are certainly not the cheapest on the market.

@Phyoomz

Ай бұрын

I like the fact that they still look like scooters. Yes, Yamaha and Honda especially have bigger, more powerful and probably more comfortable scooters, but they look a lot more like proper bikes. If I'm getting a scooter, I want one that I can class up with my 3/4 helmet and possibly a suit with some oxfords. CLASS! lol That said, I'd never use one to go touring, and as far as freeways, it's great to know the option exists, but I'd generally avoid them.

@BikerTorque

Ай бұрын

@@Phyoomz agree that the appeal is that they still look like scooters and are all class. the brand is all about its heritage. I would probably never consider a Yamaha or Honda Scooter, but I do long for a Vespa

@F-tt3xv

Ай бұрын

@lukedrifter100 Have obviously never tried a Vespa. To honestly claim the japanese are far better is typical words from amateurs or someone to poor to get a Vespa.