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| Build quality | 8.9/10  |
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| Reliability | 8.3/10 |
| Value for Money | 7.2/10 |
| Reviewer Rating | 8.4/10 |
| Overall Rating | 7.1/10  |
Full review by
ken Muir
on 22nd Sep 2008
User Rating : 9
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Bad Points: The front locker latch can be a bit temperamental. Yes you have to be a bit careful when filling it but you don't need a lot of smarts to slow down a bit when you know it's about full. Apparently a problem for some people though?!?!?! You've got to be smarter than the machine.
General comments: After years on Honda VFR750 (Interceptor in the US) and Cagiva Raptor 650 - I bought a scooter because I moved to Singapore - city state, max. speed 90km/hour (about 55mph). Don't have enough self-control to use a big bike that slowly but the Vespa GT200 has been brilliant. Perfect for in town and hit's an indicated 120km/hour on the main routes around town. Conmfortable, solid and well finished, I wouldn't dream of changing it - except I'd really like to try the 300cc version they now have in Italy! Strongly recommend this machine to anyone considering one.
12" wheels are a good compromise between low speed handling and high speed cornering. U-turns in town are easy yet it only really gets a bit floaty on fast corners at over 65mph. Nice solid build, not too heavy and centre of gravity low. After 2 years and 7,000miles I still look forward to using it and enjoy the take-off, leaving traffic behind every time. Funny how you want the lights to stay red until you reach the front - oops - I'm in Singapore.
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Review by
Guest.
on 11th Sep 2008
User Rating : 8
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I picked up my scoot used, but only a year old. Rides great and is fast and smooth on city streets. I haven't taken it on the freeway, but have gotten it up to freeway speed. No problems with it at all, great gas milage and only adds 10 minutes to the commute over my car.
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Review by
idkrash
on 18th Aug 2008
User Rating : 4
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They didn't tell me about the vapor lock issue until after I had put my money down. I put about 133 miles per week on this scooter commuting to work during the week. I give it weekends off. I've been adding gas as instructed by the mechanic at the place I bought it. "Wait till the low fuel light comes on then add 2 gallons or less." On average I add 2.07 gallons per fill up, and I usually ride it more than 15 miles after the refill light comes on. I kept it below 55 during the break in until af ...
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Review by
papadave
on 13th Aug 2008
User Rating : 9
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Solid feel. The Vespa GT200 is able to easily keep up with traffic. gas mileage (65 mpg). Traditional scooter look. Liquid cooled which is important here in the central california valley where summer temperatures routinely reach 100 degrees.
I've been riding motorcycles for over 40 years. This is my first scooter and it's more fun that any of the motorcycles I've owned. It has become my daily commuter. The GT has enough power to easily keep up with freeway traffic and I'm not complaining about t ...
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Review by
Guest.
on 3rd Aug 2008
User Rating : 4
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Fuel tank overflow is a big problem as there is no way to accurately guage when the pump shutoff should stop the gas from going into the tank. It overflows into the under seat compartment and onto the right side of the scooter at every fill up unless I stop with about 1/4 tank capacity remaining. The engine is cheesy for something that is supposed to be top of the line. It dies every time I stop in hot weather and when I turn the idle up, it idles way too high in the mornings. Turn signals are v ...
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Review by
Guest.
on 1st Jul 2008
User Rating : 9
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I've been riding for 40 years and have owned probably 20 motorcycles, but the Vespa GT200 is my first scooter and is easily the most fun to ride. I've made it my daily commuter and I actually look for longer routes to/from work so that I have an excuse to keep riding it.
Vespa's are definately more costly than other brands, but the quality cannot be beat. Fit and finish is first rate!
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Review by
wayneo1970
on 16th Mar 2008
User Rating : 10
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Good value for money an great fun. Fast very reliable an economical to run.
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Review by
bikersteve
on 26th May 2007
User Rating : 10
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I have had my Vespa GT200 for 2 years and 10000+ miles. It has enough speed and pickup for South California freeways, I feel as safe on it as on my Triumph Bonneville motorcyle. Very comfortable for commuting. My wife rides a Vespa ET4 but we just bought another GT200 for her. We ride together and receive many complements on our scooters. I would recommend this scooter over the smaller Vespas for the increased power, dual hydralic brakes, and increased comfort level. A very good scooter!
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Review by
oneslimcat
on 6th Apr 2007
User Rating : 7
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It is fun to ride, but it is too fickle, not always reliable, and bad dollar value.
I have taken my Vespa GT200 scooter on trips over one hundred miles in distance; travelling from interstate 80, and 5 travelling from San Francisco. I would possibly do it again. I have experienced bad gas issues that I have never encountered before having a Vespa. The regular schedule maintenance is worse than my fianc , but just as costly. I also have encountered hard start problems, for one reason or anot ...
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Review by
alkram
on 3rd Jul 2006
User Rating : 9
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12 inch wheels, improved brakes, takes off like a dream, and most importantly the center of gravity on the Vespa GT200 is wonderful.
I have been riding Aprillas, ET4 and now GT 200, and I am in love with mine.
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Review by
Doom66
on 31st May 2006
User Rating : 9
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The GT200 does lose some of the Vespa cuteness but it is still a great looking vehicle. Just bigger then the standard scooter. I take the wife out on it every weekend and we usually travel 20+ miles. It is my primary vehicle and I do not regret buying.
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Review by
The Jakester
on 12th May 2006
User Rating : 7
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This Vespa GT200 is my first motorbike. Dealer friendly and helpful but problem resolution difficult to achieve. A better experience with scooter if self sufficient with maintenance and repair.
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Review by
lomunchi
on 4th May 2006
User Rating : 9
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I absolutely love the ride on the Vespa GT200. It feels strong and confident for my commute and is agile enough for me to push it around a little. It's perfect for me for my variable speed commute.
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Review by
C Best
on 17th Oct 2005
User Rating : 9
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The Vespa GT200 scooter is my first motorized 2-wheeler. It is very easy to handle. It is quick off the line, and has more than enough power to commute in a major city. Vespa claims it can do highway speeds (110-120 kph), but I haven't tried - I don't have enough experience under my belt.
I have ridden in the cold, in pouring rain, on streetcar tracks, and on beautiful sunny days, and the scooter is faithful through it all. I have done 1300kms on it in 6 weeks.
The Vespa may cost more, ...
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Review by
dinlo54
on 5th Sep 2005
User Rating : 10
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The Vespa GT200 is the best scooter on the market! I have ridden and maintained many more and for a scooter 10/10. The only bad comments I have heard are from bike riders who compare them to bikes. ITS A SCOOTER YOU IDIOT! Just if you buy one get it from a good dealer...it could make all the difference.
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Review by
Pkitfox
on 27th Jul 2005
User Rating : 9
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This is my first scooter. I have a Goldwing and the GT200. I am not riding my Goldwing because the Vespa is such a great commuter. It runs 65-70 on the freeway easy and gets almost 70mpg. Have had it to 77mph according to the speedo. It feels a lot like a BMW F650 I used to have...really. The handling is good with decent brakes. I love the twist and go in trafic. The GT200 is stable at speed, much more so than you would think. Skip the cheap Vespa topcase. I got it - it works but aftermarket ...
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Review by
Bob Humphrys
on 31st Mar 2005
User Rating : 10
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I'd been coveting a scooter for a while and could not decide between a classic(PX - geared but dodgy handling) or twist 'n' go (ET4-no gears,a bit effeminate). Then along came the Vespa GT200 Scooter and such was my luck that my local dealer had one with only 20 kilometers on the clock. 7 months on it still has only about 1200 - I'm only a fair weather rider - but each of those kilometers have been cherished. Not quite as wieldy as smaller scoots but very stable and great for beating the traffi ...
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