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Vespa GTS 250 IE
Vespa's flagship model the 2007 GTS IE is a smooth number, whether you are cruising along in the summer sun, battling the traffic to work or on a weekend road trip on the open road. The 21hp, fuel injected, 4stroke motor is the most powerful engine that Vespa produce; it has strong consistent power perfect for overtaking and will easily out accelerate most four wheeled transport. The GTS also sits effortlessly at the speed limit on the open road. At idle it has a gentle lumpy throb due to the large single cylinder motor.
What this scooter
has in spades is style. Almost everything has little touch
of Italian flair. There is a tasteful use of chrome harking
back to Vespa's origins; the chrome accents include the
mirrors, badges, and a few small trim parts. The 21st
century however has not been forgotten; many modern touches
such as, the digital tachometer, fuel gauge and the engine
have been subtly integrated into the retro design and were
created using the latest technology. One detail that truly
stands out is the pillion passenger foot pegs, these are
works of art, even the action of extending them has style,
it has to seen. The most important test for a traffic weapon is the 50km/h to 80km/h time. Thanks to the powerful 250cc engine 4.2 seconds was the recorded time. The only downside to this powerful machine may a slightly lighter pocket after a visit to the fuel pump, however considering the admirable fuel efficiency of this Vespa your wallet won't be all that empty. The storage was great, unfortunately though the under seat compartment will not take a full-face helmet. If you prefer the full-face option Vespa will sell you a 42 litre top box to store it in when you stop for coffee. A full-face helmet is obviously a far safer option, and tends to make open road travelling more comfortable. Assuming you prefer the open face variety you can squeeze two into the storage area, and fit a few other bits and pieces as well. There is also a small, lockable glove box which is a very useful size and gives quick access to smaller items without having to access the under seat storage. The Vespa 250 is at home in the modern city; it is a thing of beauty both in aesthetics with its classic yet modern look and in engineering with its powerful injected 250cc engine. It's certainly one of the best all round scooters available today, then again you'd expect so, it's Vespa's flagship and well, they invented the scooter.
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