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Wich scooter to buy?

I waiting to take the BRT training class from Team Oregon so I can then go test drive some scooters so then I can decide which one to get. I'm looking at the SYM HD200 & the Vespa 250GTS and margianally interested in the Piaggio MP3 any comments gladly accepted.

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Permalink Reply by Tom on July 14, 2008 at 10:23am: I would have to say that out of those 3, my favorite is the Vespa 250GTS if you can afford it. Great looking for a modern scooter and has plenty of power. The SYM is econonmical, but isn't as stylish as the Vespa - IMHO. The MP3 is unique, but does't have the same "feel" as 2 wheels. I would think it would be good for someone who doesn't have good balance. Do a Google search and I am sure you can find good reviews for all 3.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Arjen Sundman on July 14, 2008 at 3:20pm: IMHO...I vote for the Vespa GTS250ie. My wife has one and it is the new love of her life (yea...including me). Her mileage is great...it is usually in the 70's...but I have gotten as high as 83MPG. It is damn cute. It has lots of power and you won't have trouble starting it on hot days. The SYM is not fuel injected like the Vespa or the MP3 are and is likely to suffer from hard starting on hot days with a hot engine.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Jake on July 15, 2008 at 12:40pm: I recommend reading this page for some more info:

http://scoot.net/faq/New_To_Scooters; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Juli on July 15, 2008 at 2:28pm: Thanks for the website. I also found this one to be very helpful.

http://www.justgottascoot.com/index.htm; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by ScottU on July 16, 2008 at 2:37am: My wife has the HD200. We also looked at the Vespa's but the $$ had us looking elsewhere. She is getting MPG in the mid 70's without trying. I have taken it on short rides on I-205 and SR-500 and it handled quite well. Certainly has no problem keeping up on the country roads :)

We both like the styling of the Vespa more, but if $$ is a concern take a look at the SYMs. There are now 2 dealers in the area:
scooter station in Portland (now on MLK)
green rides in Vancouver (on fourth plain)

If you want to know more about her scoot, just drop me a line!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Juli on August 27, 2008 at 4:57pm: Do you have the RV250? How do you like it? I noticed on another post you've got 1000 miles on it. What are your likes and dis-likes so far?; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by T-T on July 24, 2008 at 1:02am: May I suggest that you take a test ride on the Yamaha Morphous ? Its long wheelbase, low seat, and room to stretch your legs makes it a very comfortable ride. There is plenty of power for this fuel-injected 250cc. I like mine for it gets about 65mpg, costs le$$ than the Vespa 250GTS. It's becoming a collector's item. No more Morphous for 2009; maybe because the styling is a bit too modern.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Juli on July 24, 2008 at 3:28pm: Thanks I will look into the Morphous but I'm not a big fan of the low seated stretched out models. I'm having a little trouble liking the RV250 from the SYM line as well. I am willing to test drive them through and make a final decision after that. Thanks for the imput!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Steve on September 2, 2008 at 2:38pm: The links were really helpful! I am looking at selling my Triumph motorcycle and buying a scooter. (Seems more practical) So this was great info!; ▶ Reply to This