Hello everyone

Make your first post here or feel the wrath of the Muppets.
Post Reply
DSEG

Hello everyone

Post by DSEG »

I have started doing a bit of research and this site has been the most useful for experiences, insight and questions that we all need answers to! (thank you) I have been riding a Vespa GTV 125 for 6 years and feel I need to upgrade. I have got as far as Yamaha Xmax but am unsure of whether to go 250 or 400. Its the same old first world problems. Most of my riding is commuting 15 miles a day, in London, with some infrequent trips further a field. I think the 250 will be perfectly good but have a niggle that I should just go for POWER and get the 400. I'm concerned that the 400 might be a step too far with regard to stop/start, generally slow moving traffic. (Less manoeuvreable etc) The Vespa has been a good start but I'd like a bit more fun now! Any insight, experience welcome. Thanks

User avatar
johnp
Benefactor
Posts: 2462
Joined: Mon Mar 23, 2009 4:20 pm
Current Ride: The Wife
Location: Barnet

Re: Hello everyone

Post by johnp »

It is polite to introduce yourself first before asking any questions.
Barnfields Plumbing & Property Services

Image

michaelphillips
Benefactor
Posts: 4898
Joined: Fri Aug 24, 2012 3:14 pm
Current Ride: Daelim S250 Advance
Location: orpington kent

Re: Hello everyone

Post by michaelphillips »

for the extra dosh i would go for the 400cc.. the kymco 400cc xciting is slightly less money than the yam £500 best to have a test ride :D
I cant seem to remember.. I don't know where I'm going, but I'm on my way.

SH125Paul
Benefactor
Posts: 1983
Joined: Fri May 28, 2010 7:03 am
Current Ride: SH125 - NC750X DCT
Location: SE London

Re: Hello everyone

Post by SH125Paul »

Hi,
Had the '09 XMax 250 for 5 years - 80mpg... had the XMax 400 for just over a year - 65mpg - and a Fat Arse (Air Filters Both Sides and a Large Zorst)
The Fat Arse does make a fair bit of difference in traffic - do a 18 miles each way commute from just outside Bromley to Central London...
Hows about a Vespa 300?
Enjoy!

VOZZA
Benefactor
Posts: 1481
Joined: Tue Apr 14, 2009 5:03 pm
Current Ride: Forza 125
Location: 15 miles north of Swansea

Re: Hello everyone

Post by VOZZA »

Hi DSEG and welcome. icon_wink-.gif Wales.gif
Pete

Vespa GTS300 Super for practical runabout, Triumph Tiger Explorer for conquering the planet. Car almost obsolete.

User avatar
neilab28
Posts: 212
Joined: Sat Jun 21, 2014 1:20 pm
Current Ride: Honda NSS300 Forza
Location: Barking, Essex

Re: Hello everyone

Post by neilab28 »

Welcome, welcome icon_thumbs_up.gif
As they say is Star Wars.....May the Forza be with you
Neil

stordz
Posts: 28
Joined: Thu Nov 04, 2010 10:47 am
Current Ride: Honda Forza 300
Location: Suffolk

Re: Hello everyone

Post by stordz »

Hi and welcome to the group......

User avatar
kishan
Posts: 1957
Joined: Wed Sep 25, 2013 2:49 pm
Current Ride: gilera runner 125ST
Location: London

Re: Hello everyone

Post by kishan »

welcome to MM
PIAGGIOOWNERSCLUB.FREEFORUMS.ORG - THE HOME FOR GILERA , APRILIA , PIAGGIO AND VESPA OWNERS.

User avatar
Funkycowie
Admin
Posts: 4605
Joined: Sat Mar 21, 2009 8:23 am
Current Ride: Honda NC750x
Location: Essex, UK.

Re: Hello everyone

Post by Funkycowie »

Hi!
ImageImageImageImage
Past Bikes: Piaggio B125, Gilera Nexus 500, TMax MK3 in White, TMax MK3 in Yellow, TMax MK3 in Yellow, Honda NC750x in Blue...

Post Reply