The New Vespa
2009 Vespa S150:
In 2014, for my birthday, I bought
myself a new Vespa. I was still riding my old Vespa P150, or rather,
struggling to fix it. I looked at the calendar and realized it had
been 10 years of a Vespa P series, so I decided I'll just buy
another.
What a difference 30 years makes.
Sometimes when riding it, I think this new Vespa is my favorite
vehicle I've ever owned. But, sometimes I just don't love it and I
spend a lot of time thinking about going vintage again.
I've ridden it for less than a year, so
I have mixed feelings on it. Check back in 2025 for a 10 year update
on this Vespa.
Pros:
No Rust!
Super reliable engine. Piaggio has
been making scooters for like 70 years and knows what they're doing.
Electronics all work!
Seat is way more comfy than a vintage P
series.
Front disc brake
Acceleration is fantastic – just
twist and go!
Electric start is so easy
Little trunk under the seat is actually
useful for hoody/padded jacket storage and stuff
Tons of curb appeal – I get lots of
compliments and looks from people on the street.
Cons:
High center of gravity
Odd sized front tire (11”) with no
spare
Speedo does not light up
No trip odometer
Lots of plastic parts
Little glovebox tray is completely
useless
No removable side panels like the P
series. Dents and scratches are here to stay.
Luggage hooks are plastic. It would
have been really cool if they just kept the exact same metal hook
from the PX.
Paint quality could be a bit better.
Why not powdercoat from the factory?
Not vintage
Alternatives to Consider:
New Vespa GT series: bigger and faster
Stella
2005 Vespa PX150 – one year only P
series reissue
Vintage Lambretta
Vespa 946 – really expensive
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