Living with the GTS 300 is going to be virtually the same as the GTS 250. It does about the same gas mileage of 64mpg. It handles very similarly and still doesn’t take a full face helmet. This still amazes me as anybody who rides on the freeway with an open face helmet has clearly never seen what happens when you have an accident wearing one. Vespa have done a great job of the new centre stand as it is miles easier to use than the stand on the 250.

Summing up the Vespa GTS 300 Super. The Vespa 300 is a fantastic bike; it really shows you why people love Vespas. It just does everything incredibly well and you look cool while it’s happening. Now if you already own a GTS 250 it probably isn’t worth an upgrade. I know this won’t stop people doing so as some people simply have to have the latest regardless of whether it’s better or not (perhaps if you already have the 250 just buy a new exhaust and give the old girl a tune up? Ed). If you’re looking for the best full size scooter on the market then the 300 is certainly in the ball game. The problem is this. The Honda is still a better bike on paper. The Honda runs more power, handles far better and has far better, ABS, brakes. All this for about the same money. If Vespa wants the sales crown back it needs to get into the new millennium and quickly. Quote me on this. A GTS 300/400 with 35hp and ABS brakes would be a massive hit. If they delivered it at SH money it would be the best selling full size scooter on Earth. It’s just a question of whether Vespa build it now or after Honda delivers the SH 400. The clock is ticking.

Price	UK £3,671 AUS $8,990 USA $6,199 NZ $9,990
0-50km/h	4.0 Seconds
0-100km/h	13.9 Seconds
50-80km/h	4.3 Seconds
Lap Time	---
Fuel Economy	3.8L/100kms - 47MPG
Speedo Accuracy	50kph displayed = 41kph actual - 100kph displayed = 89 actual
Pros:	Cool, solid torque, good performance, comfortable, cool.
Cons:	Price, HP, lack of real upgrade from 250
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Overall Score	84%

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written by vincel , October 23, 2009

Re the speed thing, my guess would be they tested to 100kph displayed which is actually a smidge under 90kph actual, that would explain the discrepancy...

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written by JJ Joseph , September 29, 2009

I've always liked Vespas because they're "man-sized". The handlebars don't bang my kneecaps, unlike the Asian machines. That said, I own a Honda Spree because it's small enough to fit in my trunk. Go figger.

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written by Cam , February 25, 2009

Thanks for the great review on this anticipated Vespa model. I have just received the latest NZ Autocar magazine which did a review on the Vespa 300 GTS also. They claim a 0-100km time for this model at 10.93 seconds, whereas your review claims 13.9 seconds! Quite a difference here and was wondering what figure is more correct and accurate?

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