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Review Vespa GTS SuperSport 300 HPE 2023

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I rode my first Vespa in 1964 and took part in scooter races all over England in the 60s and 70s, including eight Isle of Man scooter weeks and won four British Scooter Championships along the way.

That was before migrating to Australia and setting up the Perth branch of Vespa Club Australia as President, and may have contributed to your luck getting an invite to cover the product line launch Latest Vespa GTS in Melbourne on behalf of MCNews.com.au.

The new Vespa GTS 2023 lineup includes the GTS SuperSport 300 HPE – the GTS Classic 300 HPE and the GTS Super 150. I’ve driven the GTS Classic and I’m sure everyone will find one of the new colors to suit their taste. me.

Our outing gave us the chance to let the Vespas glide in their footsteps on the freeway and some amazing twists and turns around Warrandyte at the top of the Yarra Valley.

My only perceived issue after owning and using the previous model for two years was whether I was objective enough to compile an honest and unbiased report.

The answer became clear after driving the 2023 model. The new enhancements and upgrades reminded me of my initial concerns with the old model, which I am now used to and take for granted. course. I had the feeling that Piaggio asked me to voice my concerns and listened.

The previous model’s biggest concern was the ‘front wheel sway’ which is now well documented. Taking both hands off the handlebars at certain speeds (which I neither support nor condone), makes maneuvering the scooter in a straight line almost impossible.

While retaining the traditional side swingarm, this issue has been addressed with new suspension tuning and operator frame updates to ensure greater stability, especially at high speeds. High.

It became immediately noticeable on the highway, and was even more noticeable when I turned into a tight corner and hit a pothole with a slight angle, but there was no noticeable loss of stability.

For me, another personal issue for the previous model was the width of the handlebars. I found myself grabbing the handles about half way away from where they were. This issue has now been resolved with wider bars and I find my hand is now comfortable across the full width of the handle.

I found the old saddle a bit uncomfortable as my 5’10” (178 cm) frame needed to sit on the contour between the driver and the passenger. Also, when braking hard, the saddle’s tendency to slide forward is very annoying.

Of course, this will vary from person to person, but the new saddle has a flatter shape with more room for luggage and is much more comfortable for the rider.

The mirrors on the previous model are excellent with good visibility. As for me, while I love the new design aesthetic, I haven’t ridden this scooter long enough to believe that the new mirror shape improves visibility.

That being said, driving during rush hour in Melbourne at the start of my outings didn’t bother me much. I have always been pleased with the superior acceleration compared to the previous model but the latest engine development of the 300 HPE is a triumph for Piaggio, with increased performance while reducing fuel consumption and noise levels. .

Another outstanding improvement is the twin disc brake system with new brake calipers and Brembo brake pump. Combined with the electronic traction control system ASR and anti-lock braking ABS through the upgraded suspension and improvements at the front of the car, it helps to reduce the braking distance and eliminate the sometimes dreamy braking feeling. lake of the previous model.

Our limited time on the scooter does not allow to examine in detail the many aesthetic and technical improvements and differences between the models but I am sure this will be enjoyable. to new owners as they learn finer details like:

• keyless system
• LCD device
• Analog speedometer
• Connecting Vespa MIA with smartphone

Overview Vespa GTS Classic 300 2023

For me, this scooter is not only an easy daily commuter, but also an efficient travel machine thanks to improvements in safety and drivability.

I started the review with the mentality of trying to be unbiased but after riding this scooter I am completely unbiased and can’t wait to buy a new Vespa GTS SuperSport 300 HPE.

Price of Vespa GTS 2023 car delivery

• GTS Super 150 – $10,630
• Classic GTS 300 – $13,230
• GTS SuperSport 300 – 13,530 USD

Specifications Vespa GTS 300 HPE 2023

2023 Vespa GTS 300 Classic & Supersport Gallery

For anyone interested in vintage stuff from the 60s and 70s, feel free to visit my work in the making of a blog I started during covid: https://vesparetro.com

Thanks to Chris Harris and his team for a well organized launch.