1yr review ~ Piaggio Liberty150i

[Stig / Major Tom]

One year ago I helped unbox this scooter at a local Vespa dealer so that I could inspect it, and try it for size.
Scooter is  the 2018 Liberty 150i ABS 3V i-Get engine
I'm a touch over 6'3" - so, sitting the scoot was important. No, not possible to test ride anything in my area - ever! Only used bikes.
After looking it over - I left a deposit to purchase.


My homework:
I read the review on justgottascoot.com and watched the 20 min video review by VespaMotorsport's Robot.
http://www.justgottascoot.com/liberty150.htm


I then purchased the official Piaggio service manual download. ($8) I wanted to know if it would be easy or difficult to home service.

Next it was just a matter of inspecting it closely for fit & finish - and sitting the seat!






My thoughts after 1 yr and 2,700 miles:


I've little to add to the stuff mentioned in the above reviews, so just a few comments.

The long, comfy seat needs no alterations
The scooter has operated flawlessly in temps ranging from 20 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit.
EFI gives instant starts & smooth idle.
CVT is smooth.
Big wheels are great over city bumps, and VERY stable at speed.
Headlight is very good. I ride every day in the dark.
Oil and oil filter changes are easy. Valves were easy to check - only a little harder than my LIKE200i.
TOP Speed? No idea....no reason to do it. Rides like a train at 55mph GPS.


I dislike:
the gas cap is a pain to use (it's like the cap & tank are different sizes)
While important spares are readily avail and not expensive - the American dealers mark up things like racks and cases by 100%.
(so shopping in Italy, now)


Wish list:
two rear shocks
rear disc brake

Stuff added:
chrome Piaggio mirrors (replaced the black stock mirrors)
side stand
short Piaggio screen
NGK Iridium spark plug
repainted the black muff. heat shield to gunmetal

Regrets:

I wish I could buy the white one, too!


Glad to answer any questions.

Stig



SOLD the scooter on the left (to a buyer 2,700 miles away) to buy the one on the right.

[PaulF]

My Medley is going in for it's 1,000 km service on Wednesday.  Really enjoying this scooter.

[CROSSBOLT]

Great report, Stig! And, as usual, great pictures.

[leomagnus]

Stig,

Thanks for the review. I am happy to see that Piaggio has upped their game with better quality components. As long as the parts are easy to get, the bike should last you a long time

Dean

[TroutBum]

Stig,

Deja vu. It swear I've read this someplace before. 

[Stig / Major Tom]

Stig,

Thanks for the review. I am happy to see that Piaggio has upped their game with better quality components. As long as the parts are easy to get, the bike should last you a long time

Dean

I remember the morning that I noticed 4000 miles on the LIKE's odometer....
"Hey, I just rode this plastic scooter from Boston to San Diego! " without ever leaving this county.

I've no previous history with Piaggio...so we're still on our honeymoon. Especially after she showed me her valves ---- after only one glass of wine!
Stig