Comments on: Vespa GTS Scooter — A Chore Runner

By: Scooter in the Sticks

Scooter in the Sticks — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 01:17:04 +0000

In reply to Mike Berrena. I bet you've been in all of those places.

By: Scooter in the Sticks

Scooter in the Sticks — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 01:16:46 +0000

In reply to Tom. I could have ridden the CT 125 but going over the mountain would have been a challenge. Traffic moved at speeds between 45 and 55, a feat the Honda would not embrace. Plus I don't have the carrying capacity yet on the Honda. So the Vespa was a good choice.

By: Scooter in the Sticks

Scooter in the Sticks — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 01:15:11 +0000

In reply to Damon Sharp (TheFranticNomad). I agree with everything you've shared from the utility of a GIVI top case to the magic of getting lost in some new place. A Vespa scooter is just made for it all.

By: Scooter in the Sticks

Scooter in the Sticks — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 01:14:06 +0000

In reply to mike tayse. I just turned 70 and do a lot of countryside marveling. And that's what a scooter helps me do best.

By: Scooter in the Sticks

Scooter in the Sticks — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 22:17:31 +0000

In reply to Benoit Bouchard.

The GTS is a cushy, comfortable ride. I’ve not had a chance to ride the XMAX 300 yet but a friend has one and wants to trade scoots for a day so perhaps I will have some first hand experience.

That’s a long ride — 618 miles. Not sure my aging back could do that in one ride anymore. Sounds more like two full days to me!

By: Scooter in the Sticks

Scooter in the Sticks — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 22:15:03 +0000

In reply to Christopher Bason. Funny how that happens. Just a few extra turns...

By: Scooter in the Sticks

Scooter in the Sticks — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 22:14:12 +0000

In reply to Jim Zeiser. I agree. The scooter has more carrying capacity, and is fun to ride. I'm planning on a long ride later this week just to double check my feelings!

By: Mike Berrena

Mike Berrena — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 21:27:08 +0000

Good Stuff Steve. I Like to guess where you are at on your ride.

By: Tom

Tom — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 20:00:08 +0000

If my route takes me more that 3-5 miles on a 55MPH road, then I will probably take my Kymco 300i. But for in-town and back road errands, the CT125 Trail Rider is always my choice. Of course, if I owned a Vespa, maybe I’d make a different choice 🙂

By: Damon Sharp (TheFranticNomad)

Damon Sharp (TheFranticNomad) — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 19:43:52 +0000

Great thoughts. Couldn’t agree more. It’s a great grocery runner also with my GiVi top case. I can easily fit 4-5 bags if not too heavy in its 47L.

The most fun I have on my scooter is when I get lost and explore new places or ways to get to places where I normally take the highway.