In short, if you are a fan of retro styled scooters and you want to own a genuine piece of history, that will serve you well and reliably for many many years but don’t want to get your hands greasy with the restoration and repair that normally goes with owning a 20 year old machine of any type then the a newer Vespa PX200 is the bike for you.

It does the job it was designed for back in the ‘70s and does that job admirably. In light of the last 25 years of technology however there are many bikes that do that same job, and they do it better. If you want a tool, purely for transport and convenience, this is probably not the one to get.

However if you are looking for something with that genuine vintage feel and don’t mind a slightly temperamental gearbox, manual choke and fuel tap then rush to your local Vespa stockist before it is too late… the Iconic Vespa PX200 with it’s beautiful sounding 200cc two stroke engine, 4 speed twist grip gearshift and side mounted spare wheel has finally seen the end of it’s marathon run. With problems meeting Euro3 emission standards this old girl has finally been discontinued. Whether you love or hate this particular machine you have to give it credit, 28 years is a pretty good run for a vehicle that remains virtually unchanged from the first day it rolled of the production line. A vehicle that just as a side note is the only scooter ever to have completed the arduous Paris Dakar Rally.

Please Note: Don't be offended by the rankings given on this bike. We understand the love affair with this style of bike, unfortunately we don't have a separate rating system for older bikes so the ratings are in comparison to a more modern machine hence the low scores for the likes of "ease of use" etc.

0-50km/h	6.5 Seconds
0-80km/h	14.7 Seconds
50-80km/h	9.2 Seconds
Fuel Economy	3.8L/100kms - 62MPG
Speedo Accuracy	50kph displayed = 43kph actual - 100kph displayed = 91 actual
Pros:	Classic styling, good engine, great sound, own a classic without having to get greasy fingernails, beautiful detailing,loads if parts available
Cons:	Old Technology, manual transmission, not much storage space, average fuel consumption, not especially practical as daily commuter
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Overall Score	64%

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