r/Vespa
▲ 9 r/Vespa
Vespa vs other brands for a first scooter
Hi all! I'm new here, but I have recently decided that I am interested in buying a scooter!
I am leaning towards a Vespa due to the brand popularity, but I am slightly concerned about the price difference. Vespas near me run for 5-8k, where as other brands tend to be 3-5k. Is there actually a major difference in Vespas versus other brands? Does it just come down to engine capacity?
Why do you prefer Vespas (since I assume that'll be the popular answer due to the subreddit I am in lol) over other scooters?
I live in a populated city that doesn't often have great parking available for cars, as well as things not being super far apart for me so I wanted a smaller ride for around town. I think the furthest I would drive it would be to work, which is about 17-20 minutes away from my apartment via highway. I am a heavier person, so that mixed with highway speeds in my area is making me lean towards a higher power, 300cc scooter.
If you guys think that would be overkill, please be brutally honest with me! Any help in deciding what would be the best first scooter, Vespa or not, would be greatly appreciated!
u/Silverfeather256 — 19 hours ago
Switching from stock mirrors to bar-end mirrors on a Vespa worth it?
Thinking about ditching the stock mirrors on my Vespa because I feel like I can’t see much behind me.
I’m considering switching to handlebar-end mirrors instead. Anyone here running those… worth it? Better visibility?
Also, if I remove the factory mirrors, what should I do with the mounting spots? Leave them, plug them, or swap in something cleaner?
u/csresale — 1 day ago
Just got my first Vespa GTS 300 in hype! I want to start upgrading it, not just cosmetic, but stuff that improves the ride too. Thinking exhaust, seat, mirrors but open to anything. What mods actually made a difference for you? Any must haves or regrets?
u/Efficient_Tea_2524 — 2 days ago
Vespa turns 80 years old 🇮🇹
From the ashes of a bombed factory Vespa was born. Now, 80 years later, the company still stands at the peak of the scooter world!
Italy's iconic Vespa was created by Enrico Piaggio, from Pegli, now a suburb of Genoa, who commissioned aeronautical engineer Corradino D'Ascanio, from Popoli, Abruzzo, to design a functional, affordable vehicle for post-WWII Italy. Patented in April 1946, it was designed by D'Ascanio to be easy to ride, featuring a step-through body and protective cowling, earning its name ("wasp") for its buzzing sound and shape.
u/QUA-ItalianTravel — 2 days ago
▲ 47 r/Vespa
Pricing Question
First time posting! And unfortunately it’s to get some advice about pricing to sell my Vespa :/ I got it almost a year ago and rode it a good amount through the summer, big beginner and just needed something to get around the city. Although after a few months I was cut off by a car and took a good tumble. I’ve had a hard time getting back on it since, pretty anxious person I guess.
I tried getting it out of the garage one day thought and it wouldn’t start, ended up having to get a bit of work done on it, new carb, starter, and service done. Maybe a lot of work for it but I was hyping myself up. But I still couldn’t ride it, I’m just a bit too freaked out. Now I’m planning on moving soon and I just don’t know if it’s worth it bringing it so I want to sell it but was seeking some advice on potential price for it.
If you’re still here, thanks! Again I don’t know a whole bunch and would have to look at all the papers more. But it’s a 2007 Piaggio LX50 about 800 miles on it. I’m the second owner. It’s always been stored in a garage. At this point she’s a bit bruised up. I do live in a pretty big metropolitan city so I don’t know if that helps anything. Have the title and all that jazz. Thoughts? Some cute pics of my baby
u/RAt_BAbes — 2 days ago
▲ 20 r/Vespa
drop your spot light pics here please! i'm planning to get some soon
hey guys, thinking of adding some spot lights for my vespa sprint. anyone have them installed? mind sharing some pics? i see a lot of fork mounts, but i want something i can easily take on and off, and i don't want to mount them on the front rack either.
u/mrluciferakp — 1 day ago
▲ 30 r/Vespa
Vintage handlebar lock
Does anyone know what the brand of this handlebar lock is? and maybe if it is still available?
u/Interesting_Can5197 — 2 days ago
Photo shoot of a Vespa GT
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u/Agitated_Candle_8717 — 3 days ago
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GTS 300 using same tire rear and front?
So I see the rear tire is 130 and the front is 120 but can you go against the spec and use one size on both, either 120 or 130 on both then? Asking because thinking about a "travel Vespa" project and if it would be possible to carry a spare tire like in the old times.
u/canyoufixmyspacebar — 2 days ago
▲ 1 r/Vespa
Exhaust for 2025 Primavera
Hello all,
I have a 2025 primavera 150. I am looking for exhaust for it. A bit confused on what fits and what doesn't. Seems it only has one O2 sensor on it and from what I can tell most 2018 and above have the same size O2 sensor? Any help is appreciated or recommendations are welcome. I dont need a cat as I am in the US. Would like to keep sound reasonable as well. Just a little more sound and maybe a little more punch.
Also is a tuner needed for just exhaust on these? I haven't looked much into that yet.
u/Taterchip871 — 2 days ago
Want advice. New to everything moped, dont even know how to drive yet. Got this from a work friend wanted more information.
u/Electrical-Slice8243 — 4 days ago
▲ 5 r/Vespa
Identification help needed
What is this knob next to the choke? One side marked “A” the other marked “C”. It turns 180 degrees. Also am I missing something in that open hole next to the choke?
Also need some assistance with the serial number. I haven’t been able to find anything truly identifying the specifics of this Vespa using the serial number.
u/magnum_dong69420 — 3 days ago