Well, you know the old saying- “Scooters are fun to ride, you just don’t want your bike friends seeing you on one”. That is generally true, but scooters have gotten a lot better and a lot faster making them even more fun. So, if you have a garage to hide it in, (or you can always say it is your wife’s) chek out the new Vespa 300. These are cool scooters because they have that classic Vespa style, lots of updated technology and they now have enough power to be safe on American roads. From Vespa’s press release-
Like all Vespa scooters, the GTS 300 Super features the company’s exclusive steel frame design. This unique feature has set Vespa apart from other two wheelers ever since the first model debuted in 1946. By using a steel unibody versus a welded plastic-covered tube frame, every Vespa delivers superior torsional rigidity – up to 250% more than other scooters. The result is a machine that’s not only a thrill to look at, but one that provides exceptional precision in handling and response.
Underneath the tough steel exterior of the GTS 300 Super is a 278cc four-stroke single cylinder, liquid-cooled, electronic injection engine.
Boasting a high level of torque and few revolutions per minute, the GTS 300 Super provides peak flexibility and maximum acceleration – making it an exceptional choice for city commuters. The twist-and-go continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) allows smooth and easy operation for hassle-free navigation through even the toughest stop-and-go traffic.
Twelve-inch wheels insure a stable ride over pot-hole scarred streets and double-disc brakes allow riders to stop quickly, with confidence. Like all Vespas, the GTS 300 Super sips fuel. Its carbon footprint is pint-size and it exceeds strict U.S. CARB emission standards. And, while owners save fuel and the environment, the scooter’s slim stance also helps reduce congestion – it will happily share one full-size SUV parking space with six of its scooter siblings.
Despite its streamlined stance, the GTS 300 Super is big on cargo capacity.
Plentiful under-seat storage space is sufficient for storing helmets, groceries – you name it! And, a broad range of accessories, such as a rear top case and soft luggage, add to the scooter’s functionality.
The 2009 Vespa GTS 300 Super is available at U.S. Vespa retailers starting in March. Color choices include Shiny Black or Optic White. The manufacturer’s suggested retail price is $6,199.
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