VESPA GTS SUPERSPORT AND ELECTTRICA
FIRST REVIEW
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a double upholstery seat and different graphics, but the model is es-
sentially the same as the other GTS machines in the lineup.
Cruising the streets of Milan on a Vespa is a pretty neat experi-
ence, especially considering that at a traffic light another rider on
an older GTS came up to me, yelling something in Italian. Once he
realized I had no idea what he was saying, he switched to English and
immediately wanted to know about the SuperSport, telling me it'll be
his next ride before zipping off and splitting into the litany of cars in
front of us. Blue Vespas must have an effect on the locals.
The ride experience on the new GTS is impressive. There's more
than enough go from the 278cc engine that you'll outrun most ve-
hicles from a standstill at the lights, and comfort is without question—
you could sit all day in this riding position and never get tired.
Road holding from the suspension is very good, even in Milan's
questionable street surfaces. The plushness of the seat combines with
The classic lines of the Vespa
have changed over time, but
the result is unmistakable.
