Comments on: Sometimes a Vespa Isn’t Enough

By: BMW Mike

BMW Mike — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 21:13:00 +0000

You had me going for a minute Steve. Glad you didn't show a new BMW. The you would have had me!

I have been reading for awhile now and your riding sensibility really does seem more like a long range tourer. Great stuff!

Gail, it seems he tricked you. :]

By: SheRidesABeemer

SheRidesABeemer — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 18:29:00 +0000

What a suprise! Sweeet. And a lot easier to see in the fog. Happy trails!! ps. I spilled the beans to the Rounders…couldn’t help myself. Gail

By: Doug K.

Doug K. — Sun, 10 Jun 2007 17:49:00 +0000

Steve,

Does this mean that you'll be buying Paul's Suzuki 400SM for those moments when you feel need to burn up the PA back roads in a frenzy of wanton, high speed corner sliding that would be ill advised on the Vespa?

;-)

Doug

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Sun, 10 Jun 2007 11:57:00 +0000

mike: Red or yellow there is probably plenty of speed in the Ducati to render any discussion of fastest pointless. Though actually I always thought that gray was the fastest color universally.

paul: I wanted one of those motors as a kid. I would see them on the Saturday morning commericals.

geekgirl: I can't offer any advice on the Modern Buddy. You should check out the MOdern Buddy Forum. Real owners will be able to give real advice. I have found the Modern Vespa forum excellent for advice and support.

Roadbum: It is pretty nice looking and the manufacturing detail is impressive.

brian: Seller's remorse. It will pass when you get another Ducati.

hrw115: I'll shoot more pictures soon of the Ducati in the world.

vince: The aesthetics of the Ducati and Vespa are compelling. Hard to put a price on the value of that.

conchscooter: Not to worry. No Ducati in my future. I don't think...

anonymous: I don't understand them either. I will say though there are huge differences in the details and workmanship. Ducati is a precision machine. Maybe it is the difference between a Timex and Breitling watch....

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 09 Jun 2007 20:43:00 +0000

I don’t understand the crotch rockets. They are so uncomfortable! Not only that but they all look the same. Or is is just me? I mean, what is so different styling wise between a Ninja, a CBR or a Ducatti?

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 09 Jun 2007 18:41:00 +0000

I nearly had a heart attack. Ducati for a Vespa? Phew.
I used to ride in that position decades ago but I have had to acknowledge I am just too old.
Conchscooter

By: hrw115

hrw115 — Sat, 09 Jun 2007 11:08:00 +0000

I just want to say that I really dig the yellow of the bike. Everyone else buys the red and the black – especially the black. The yellow is a great color. 🙂 Good choice Paul!

By: Paul

Paul — Sat, 09 Jun 2007 03:03:00 +0000

Lucky said: What I want to know is: which is faster off the line to, say, 40 mph – Duc or Vespa?
Paul Says: Today I was trying to imagine drag racing someone a block or so. The vision of me reving it up and dumping the clutch and then the ducati’s front wheel going for the sky kept me busy. The motorcycle is short and light and the rear tire is ultra sticky. So the vespa gts could beat me while I worry about it.

By: Vince Stevens

Vince Stevens — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 22:59:00 +0000

Gorgeous bike. Before lucking out finding my Et4 I often lingered at the local Ducati dealership, slavering over the new-vintage bikes they have recently come out with. The Italians really know how to build passion into their machines.

By: Lucky

Lucky — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 21:44:00 +0000

Wow. I love it when HD riders turn to the dark side.

Too bad about the yellow, but that can be fixed with a couple of cans of Krylon Flat Black.

I kid, I kid.

What I want to know is: which is faster off the line to, say, 40 mph - Duc or Vespa?