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It's turning me into a scooter enthusiast

The purchase of my Vespa was a compromise to begin with. I wanted a new Triumph Bonneville. My wife (with her history as a nurse who worked in too many emergency rooms) wanted a minimum of four wheels under me. The Portofino Green paint and the vintage styling touches seduced her, and to me, it s...eemed like a fair way to get back on two wheels. And when I'm truthful with myself, if I'm going more than 50 miles I want my cup holders, air conditioning, and SiriusXM radio anyway. My car has not been driven in two months. Anywhere I go, I take the Vespa. Added a top case with backrest and I literally take "Sophia" everywhere, even shopping. Fit and finish are excellent, frame is substantial, brakes are more than adequate, comfort is surprising. Now that I have a Nolan helmet with N-Com electronics, I even have my music. Top speed is somewhat higher than Vespa claims, fuel economy is a little lower, gas gauge is never accurate, and leather seat requires conscientious protection from weather here in southeast U.S. But very few things in my life cause me to spontaneously laugh out loud. Maybe that's what a scooter is really all about. Read Full Review

Bella!!

All the same features that make the LX 150 the number one choice are here. In addition, one gets a much more authentic "vintage" look, a "baseball glove" seat that looks cool and is infinitely more comfy. Mine had some minor finish issues, the mechanicals were spot on and I hav...e found my top speed to be considerably higher than advertised. CVT takes a little getting used to if you are most used to shifting, and there is a completely different feel between the rear (drum) and the front (disc) brake. All in all, unless you plan to do a lot of highway riding, this seems to be the Vespa to have. Learn how to adjust rear shock immediately - best thing you can do for yourself upon taking ownership. It is pricey, but I believe it will be the best value in the long run. Read Full Review