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Vespa launched its latest GTS update on October 5, 2022 and there’s a whole lot to take in if you’re a scooter fan. There’s a facelift, which walks a fine line between the brand’s status as a global design icon and modernity. There’s also Euro 5 compliance, of course, as well as more of the kind of features that scooter fans want in 2022. Let’s take a look.

The new Vespa GTS comes in your choice of four flavors: GTS, GTS Super, GTS Supersport, and GTS Supertech. Two engines power the new GTS lineup: the 125 I-Get and the 300 HPE, which are both liquid-cooled, electronically fuel injected single-cylinder units. The 300 HPE engine makes a claimed 23 horsepower, which Vespa is proud to call its most powerful engine yet.

What’s changed? From the mirrors to the mudguard crest and even that distinctive Vespa “tie” down the front, it’s all been carefully refreshed. It certainly can’t be easy, taking a red pen to such a storied design—and yet, it’s something that even the most classic brands have to do if they want to stay current.

There’s more to the updated GTS family than just a redesign and a total of 14 different color schemes. While some important things remain the same (the Vespa GTS line continues to be made out of steel at the Pontedera factory in Italy), some key changes have been made to enhance rider comfort and enjoyment.

A whole new front suspension is present, for a start. It uses Vespa’s traditional single-arm layout, but has been tuned with a special focus on increased high-speed stability. There’s also a whole new seat, meant to enhance ergonomic comfort for both rider and passenger alike. The 12-inch wheels also come fitted with disc brakes, front and rear.

The Vespa GTS Super, GTS Supersport, and GTS Supertech all come with a new keyless ignition via an electronic key fob you can keep in your pocket. It offers remote start and remote seat opening options, as well as a Bike Finder function to help you find your particular GTS in the crowd. Both the GTS Supersport and GTS Supertech packages can communicate with your smartphone via the Vespa MIA app, as well. Additionally, the new Vespa GTS Supertech comes with a 4.3-inch full-color TFT display up front, while the other GTS variants have a three-inch analogue LCD display instead.

The new Vespa GTS lineup is already available in Piaggio showrooms. Exact details and pricing may vary by region. MSRP in the U.S. starts at $7,799 for the base GTS and ranges up to $8,499 for the GTS Supertech.

Vespa rolled out its GTS Super 300 line last year with a new high-performance engine that makes the transition directly over into the 2021 model year. Modern safety and comfort features come stock on the entire GTS family to introduce an element of electronic rider support that"ll help you keep it rubber-side down. All of this runs with the classic, large-frame Vespa style that sets Piaggio products apart from the rest of the world.

The handlebar fairing multitasks as a housing for both the headlight and the elliptical instrument panel. An analog speedometer is joined by an LCD screen and handful of idiot lights to cover the remaining metrics. A wide glove compartment in the inner fairing comes complete with a USB port so you can charge/power your mobile devices under way. Plus, there"s a tool kit stashed in there along with a mechanical release for the seat lock.

Vespa relies on the strength of stamped-steel, spot-welded, sheet-metal members for the bulk of its structure with reinforcement plates welded into the stress points for the final rigidity. Since it relies on a monocoque system rather than an underframe, there is necessarily a short tunnel that protrudes into the step-through, but it isn"t wasted space as the non-skid patch on top doubles as a cover for the bike"s battery.

The real selling point here is still the engine "cause this is the most powerful plant ever to propel a Vespa product with 19.17 pound-feet of torque at 5,250 rpm and 23.8 horsepower at 8,250 rpm. This “high-performance engine” lives up to its name with enthusiastic acceleration and a top speed of 80 mph that"ll hold it in good stead on the superslab. That kind of speed is perfect if your commute includes interstate travel.

The base GTS Super 300 HPE rolls in Blanco Innocenza (white), Rosso Passione (red), Giallo Estate (yellow) or Nero Lucido (gloss black) for $7,199. (white), Nero Notte (red), Read more Vespa news. (yellow) or Nero Lucido (gloss black) for $7,199. For a single Benjamin more, you can get the Notte 300 version in satin black Nero Notte.

The Italian style that sets the Vespa apart is just one of the available approaches to scooter design. Other builders favor the maxi-scoot route, and that"s where Yamaha"s XMAX comes in.

The tunnel all but completely blocks off the step-through, though to be fair, the XMAX is still easier to mount than your average motorcycle. Seat height measures at 31.3 inches off the deck, just 0.2 inch taller than the Vespa, but is still reasonably proportioned for an average rider.

Yamaha floats the front end on a set of non-adjustable, telescopic forks with dual coil-over shocks out back. That"s not better or worse than the GTS Super 300, just differernt. The XMAX rolls on larger hoops with a 15-inch rim leading the way ahead of a 14-inch rim to give it more of a “big-bike” feel than the Vespa"s 12-inch hoops can deliver.

A 292 cc, single-cylinder engine powers the XMAX with 27.6 horsepower on tap to top the Eye-Tie"s 23.8 ponies and an 85 mph top speed that also beats the Vespa, even if just by a handful of mph. The XMAX breaks even in the safety electronics department with traction control and ABS to help you keep it dirty-side down.

Yamaha gets its biggest win at the checkout with a $5,699 price tag against Vespa"s $7k-plus sticker, but honestly, if price is an issue, you probably shouldn"t be looking at a Piaggio product in the first place.

Gauge cluster design is a dying art. Speedometers and tachometers used to sit at the front of motorcycles like single-handed mechanical watches, projecting only the most pertinent information to the rider: vehicle speed, engine speed and the odometer. Then, like most analog things, digital became the preference and, for the most part, still is the preferred way to display even more information to riders like time, temperature, ride modes, traction control and any other minute pieces data the manufacturer deems necessary.

No one is saying having access to all that data is unnecessary or overbearing — quite the opposite. The more you can know about what’s going on with your bike the better, but, on a modern bike, all that information is more than an analog gauge can handle. So digital displays are a necessary evil, but their principal downside is they lack style, character and they all seem to look the same. However, it seems like the motorcycle industry is at a crossroads and the opportunity for unique, yet modern design is on its way back.

Thin-film-transistor liquid-crystal — or full-color TFT displays — are gaining popularity in the motorcycle industry. TFT is merely a more refined version of the well-known liquid crystal display (LCD), whose potential is already on display in the Lexus LFAand Audi’s Virtual Cockpit. And now, motorcycle manufacturers like Ducati are bringing that technology to the two-wheeled universe to exploit the benefits of a TFT display even further.

Ducati Monster Line Product Manager Stephano Trabusi explained, “TFT is more visible during the day, even in direct sunlight, the resolution is much higher than normal LCD so that you can have much more information on a display.” Given that the cockpit of a motorcycle doesn’t have the benefit of shade from a roof, more common digital and LCDs fall victim to severe glare. The Bosch system Ducati runs even goes one step further with a night mode that can tell if it’s night time, if you’re in a tunnel or a low light environment and flips the display background to black and the font white, so it’s easier to read.

Night vision is just the tip of the TFT iceberg, though. The complex levels of traction control and ride modes that come along with the Bosch system mean the screen has to be able to cycle through numerous menus and pages and display the traction control, engine modes and ABS settings once programmed. “Given that the bikes are so much more complex nowadays, they have more and more functions and more electronics; we need that higher resolution to display all that information.” And not only that but Trabusi justifies Ducati’s use of the display in the most modern way possible, “you always see the display when you’re riding, and it has to have a premium feel for a premium ride. Today, we are so used to our smartphones with color displays — it has become just so familiar. And to have this level of resolution and color on our bikes — it was common sense.”

Therein lies the problem with the Bosch system. Because it’s from a third party electronics and software company, and because it’s so close to a complete plug-and-play package, a handful of other manufacturers — BMW, KTM, Aprilia — use similar if not identical systems. So we wind up with cookie cutter displays no better than the uninspired digital systems they replaced. But thumbing through, pages, levels, toggling ride modes and taking calls via Bluetooth, it’s undoubtedly intuitive, but there’s an overwhelming sense that no one is exploiting the display for all it can do. It’s the same as getting an iPhone X and only using it for dim-lit selfies and tri-color wallpaper.

There’s no reason Ducati couldn’t create its own version of Audi’s Virtual Cockpit — between the maps, different gauge cluster layouts and creative displays, it would be like nothing else on two wheels. The creative potential is there, but until someone unlocks it, we’re stuck in this dull purgatory of right angles and primary colors.

Vespa launched its latest GTS update on October 5, 2022 and there’s a whole lot to take in if you’re a scooter fan. There’s a facelift, which walks a fine line between the brand’s status as a global design icon and modernity. There’s also Euro 5 compliance, of course, as well as more of the kind of features that scooter fans want in 2022. Let’s take a look.

The new Vespa GTS comes in your choice of four flavors: GTS, GTS Super, GTS Supersport, and GTS Supertech. Two engines power the new GTS lineup: the 125 I-Get and the 300 HPE, which are both liquid-cooled, electronically fuel injected single-cylinder units. The 300 HPE engine makes a claimed 23 horsepower, which Vespa is proud to call its most powerful engine yet.

What’s changed? From the mirrors to the mudguard crest and even that distinctive Vespa “tie” down the front, it’s all been carefully refreshed. It certainly can’t be easy, taking a red pen to such a storied design—and yet, it’s something that even the most classic brands have to do if they want to stay current.

There’s more to the updated GTS family than just a redesign and a total of 14 different color schemes. While some important things remain the same (the Vespa GTS line continues to be made out of steel at the Pontedera factory in Italy), some key changes have been made to enhance rider comfort and enjoyment.

A whole new front suspension is present, for a start. It uses Vespa’s traditional single-arm layout, but has been tuned with a special focus on increased high-speed stability. There’s also a whole new seat, meant to enhance ergonomic comfort for both rider and passenger alike. The 12-inch wheels also come fitted with disc brakes, front and rear.

The Vespa GTS Super, GTS Supersport, and GTS Supertech all come with a new keyless ignition via an electronic key fob you can keep in your pocket. It offers remote start and remote seat opening options, as well as a Bike Finder function to help you find your particular GTS in the crowd. Both the GTS Supersport and GTS Supertech packages can communicate with your smartphone via the Vespa MIA app, as well. Additionally, the new Vespa GTS Supertech comes with a 4.3-inch full-color TFT display up front, while the other GTS variants have a three-inch analogue LCD display instead.

The new Vespa GTS lineup is already available in Piaggio showrooms. Exact details and pricing may vary by region. MSRP in the U.S. starts at $7,799 for the base GTS and ranges up to $8,499 for the GTS Supertech.

From its birth in 2006, Vespa GTV has been the ambassador of purest classicism within the Vespa family thanks to the use of the “faro basso” (low headlamp), positioned on the front mudguard, and the exposed metal tubular handlebar, stylistic throwbacks to the most iconic models.

At EICMA 2022, Vespa GTV débuted in a completely revolutionized look, maintaining the inevitable traits of the legend’s origins but combining them with an ultra-modern technological equipment package and brand-new sporty finishes. The result is an extraordinary marriage of tradition and modernity, classicism and aggressiveness, which manifests itself in the most authentically sporty Vespa ever.

The new Vespa GTV is powered by the gritty 300 high performance engine (hpe) single cylinder, with four-valve timing, liquid cooling and electronic fuel injection. Accredited with power of 17.5 kilowatts (23.8 horsepower), it is the highest-performance engine ever fitted on a Vespa.

The new Vespa GTV evolves under the sign of sportiness and includes the significant stylistic improvements introduced in the new GTS range, with even more painstakingly detailed finishes and a construction quality that elevates it to unprecedented levels.

The headlight clusters are now full LED, including the characteristic low headlamp, whereas the new instrumentation maintains the elegant circular shape, but it is now entirely digital, a solution that makes it possible to take full advantage of the features offered by the Vespa MIA connectivity system, available as a separate accessory.

The instrumentation is connected to the handlebar using an original cantilevered bracket and enveloped by a small yet aggressive top fairing clearly inspired by the racing world. Enhanced by three horizontal slits, it is painted orange, a shade that also characterizes the Vespa GTV’s graphics and contrasting details.

Another distinctive element of Vespa GTV is the single-seat, two-tone saddle with a racing look and the rear part, which is installation ready for a hard cover color coded to match the body, reminiscent of the typical racing Vespa fairings. The cover is available as a separate accessory and can be removed. In any case, the saddle is street legal for two-up riding and features ample and comfortable seating, characterized by a technical pattern and horizontal thermobonding with contrasting orange stitching on the edges.

The overall look of the Vespa GTV stands out for its matte black finish that characterizes the frame of the low headlamp and the rear light cluster, its profile along the perimeter of the body, its passenger grab handle and foot pegs, its silencer cover, its rear-view mirrors, and the instrumentation bracket and frame.

The new Vespa GTV is available in the dedicated Beige Avvolgente Opaco color scheme with contrasting orange graphics that run diagonally across the side panels.

Vespa GTV embraces the technology and the traveling vocation typical of the extremely recent evolution of the Vespa GTS family, the famous “Vespone.” Therefore, the ergonomics are perfectly Vespa, enhanced by the comfort of the large body; the seat position is natural and allows total control over the vehicle and absolute comfort even over long distances.

The implementation of new digital LCD instrumentation allows a wealth of travel information to be displayed (maximum speed, average speed, instant consumption, average consumption, range and battery charge status), as well as all call, message and music notifications if the vehicle is connected to a smartphone through the VESPA MIA system (available as a separate accessory).

Created in 2013 and continuing the legacy of a humanistic approach to design, in which the human figure is at the same time creator and focus of the creative idea, Vespa 946 has now been the archetype of Vespa for the coming generations. It’s a masterpiece of Italian craftsmanship that has now become a genuine collector’s item, taking shape in a dedicated production line, more like a haute couture atelier than a factory.

Ten years on, Vespa 946 makes its debut in the special 10° Anniversario outfit, with an exclusive dedicated color that’s a modern take on a classic Vespa shade: green. In keeping with its role as trendsetter, Vespa 946 10° Anniversario sports a shade which is soft and velvety but has a hint of acidity that makes it highly original. It’s no coincidence that this shade emerged as a trend in the spring/summer 2023 fashion collections at the New York, London and Milan Fashion Weeks. The pearlescent color appears pastel at first glance but then gains depth with illumination.

All the details of Vespa 946 10° Anniversario are made with a refined burnished finish with warm hues, starting with the aluminum alloy split wheel rims, whose fins are intended as a reference to the historic drum brake that equipped the first Vespas. The wheel rim channel, on the other hand, is green to match the body. The double-upholstered saddle is black with burnished stitching, as are the hand grips, hand-sewn with needle and thread.