QUICKSPIN I Vespa GTS 300
P80
The rear suspension has
dual hydraulic shock absorb-
ers with coil spring and a new
four-position height adjustment
for improved performance when
carrying a passenger. And the
brakes have been updated as
well and now feature a Brembo
master cylinder and rear caliper,
which, combined with the dual-
channel ABS, have decreased
the stopping distance consider-
ably.
Another new feature for the
GTS is keyless entry. It not only
allows you to start the bike with-
out removing the key from your
pocket, but the key fob opens
the under-seat storage, locks
and unlocks the steering and
activates a bike finder. That way
you can find your scooter among
the thousands of others parked
in scooter mobs throughout the
Eternal City.
Other new electronics include
an LED headlight, LED turn and
position indicators, and newly
integrated handlebar-mounted
switches. The Vespa MIA con-
nectivity system allows you to
connect your phone and control
incoming calls and messages,
call up your playlist and more—
without taking your hands off the
bars. On the GTS Classic, GTS
Sport and GTS SuperSport, all
this information is displayed on
the lower section of the dash
in an LCD format while the top
of the dash employs an ana-
log speedometer with a clas-
sic look. The GTS SuperTech
incorporates an all-new 4.3-inch,
full-color TFT dash where you
can see even more information,
like turn-by-turn navigation. In
the future, Vespa plans to offer
an update to the SuperTech's
TFT dash called MIA ECO Ride.
With this system, you can target
the fuel mileage that you want
to achieve while on a trip, and
the dash will keep you informed
as to whether you're meeting
your target or not. The software
update will also add a crash-
detection component that will
call for help in the event of an
accident.
The Vespa isn't
entirely about
the city. Plenty of
power and comfort
make it a great
ride for a light-duty
country cruise.
