2022 Vespa GTS Touring 300 HPE

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FS: 2022 Vespa GTS300 HPE - 90 miles -$7299


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This very attractive 2022 Vespa GTS 300 HPE was purchased locally in August of 2021 from Vespa Greenlake and is being offered for consignment by the original owner. This is a beautiful color combo of the mint green with the tan seat and is perfect for buzzing around the city and even short highway stints as this 300cc HPE model has a top speed of around 80 mph. This beautiful machine has only accumulated 90 miles under its current ownership so it hasn't had any service yet, but we gave it a full consignment inspection, a new battery and it passed with flying colors. This sweet scooter even comes with a Vespa cover to protect it from the elements. If you're looking for a scooter that stands out from the crowd, with all the modern features, this is the scoot for you!


We have two keys, service notes, the owner's manual, and a verified WA state title.


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The Vespa GTS lineup has been around for nearly two decades now, 19 years to be exact, and while there have been various model revisions along the way, the Piaggio Group, makers of Vespa, Moto Guzzi and Aprilia, haven’t updated its largest and most iconic scooter in almost four years—so it was time to show some love to the “Vespiti.” Vespiti is the Italian word for the legions of Vespa fans around the world who are passionate about the large-bodied classic Vespa. Oozing chic style and Italian flair, it’s been ridden by Hollywood celebs and fashion icons the world over. Piaggio must be careful, though, about using words like “redesigned” when referring to this model. The classic lines of the lower splash guard must never change, at least not too drastically, or the Vespiti will certainly revolt. Those timeless, unmistakable lines are what separate the big-body Vespa, known as the Vespone, from every other scooter roaming the streets of, well, Rome, as an example, which is where Piaggio brought the world press for the intro of the new GTS 300—the most powerful Vespa ever made. Along with an increase in horsepower, the updates include safety and comfort features that come in handy when riding the streets of Rome, which haven’t seemed to have improved since the days of Caesar. I chose to ride the SuperSport version at the press intro, the GTS 300. Four other trims are offered: Classic, Super and SuperTech. All feature the same basic updates, but each comes with elements that appeal to different tastes. The GTS SuperTech has some additional features that we’ll cover later.
The new powerplant, which is the same in all four trims, displaces 278.3cc, making 23.8 horsepower and 19 pound-feet of torque. Now, that doesn’t sound like much, but you feel every one of those little Italian ponies when they jump off the line from a standing start or when you roll on the throttle to pass a lorry out in the Italian countryside. The new GTS engine really packs a punch. I can tell you, we never lost. The GTS gets all its power to the ground, aided by the all-new switchable traction control system that Vespa is calling ASR (Anti-Slip Regulation). The GTS is a performance scooter if there ever was one, so having a decent traction control system is a great feature because when you twist the throttle, this scooter responds with enough power to put a smile on your face every time.


The rear suspension has dual hydraulic shock absorbers 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 considerably. The ergos on the big Vespa are about as comfortable as they could be. The new saddle has a nice shape, when looking at the bike from the side, and it’s super comfortable when riding. From early in the morning