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My scooter is so fast it went to prison!
« on: May 23, 2024, 08:21:00 PM »

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Re: My scooter is so fast it went to prison!
« Reply #3 on: May 23, 2024, 11:18:23 PM »
Klav!
How long have you owned that Vespa?

I had been enjoying your nice photos of your LIKE150i.....or have I?!


BTW:; state penitentiaries are not happy places to visit.
Years ago I accompanied a lady friend in California to visit her husband in Chino State Pen.
I came to understand why she didn't like going alone!

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« Reply #4 on: May 24, 2024, 03:17:13 AM »
Klav!
How long have you owned that Vespa?

I had been enjoying your nice photos of your LIKE150i.....or have I?!


BTW:; state penitentiaries are not happy places to visit.
Years ago I accompanied a lady friend in California to visit her husband in Chino State Pen.
I came to understand why she didn't like going alone!

Stig

I have had the Vespa for about 3 months and have over 2,000 miles on it.

As for the prison it is now a tourist attraction with tours, a restaurant, events and even concerts.  It happened to be closed on Monday when I was there but the gate was open so I rode in.

Some info:  https://tourbrushy.com/

Some interesting history:  https://www.knoxnews.com/story/news/crime/2018/03/25/manhunt-mountains-james-earl-ray-and-brushy-mountain-prison-breakout-1977/437795002/
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« Reply #5 on: May 24, 2024, 11:01:18 AM »
I have had the Vespa for about 3 months and have over 2,000 miles on it.

As for the prison it is now a tourist attraction with tours, a restaurant, events and even concerts.  It happened to be closed on Monday when I was there but the gate was open so I rode in.

Some info:  https://tourbrushy.com/

Some interesting history:  https://www.knoxnews.com/story/news/crime/2018/03/25/manhunt-mountains-james-earl-ray-and-brushy-mountain-prison-breakout-1977/437795002/

Klav,
Half the time I can't remember where I've parked.....
did you already do a nice compar-o review of your Vespa vs your LIKE?
Ride quality, etc?

cc's?

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« Reply #6 on: May 24, 2024, 01:26:37 PM »
Klav,
Half the time I can't remember where I've parked.....
did you already do a nice compar-o review of your Vespa vs your LIKE?
Ride quality, etc?

cc's?

Thanks, Stig

I haven't done that on this forum so here goes:



They look pretty similar.  The Vespa is bigger and heavier.  284 pounds wet vs 347.  That's without the accessories I added. 

They are the only 2 bikes I have where I didn't need to do something about the uncomfortable seat.  Here's current my lineup.





Overall the Vespa is the most comfortable of the group.

The Vespa is much roomier than the Like.  It has a lot more power.  Top speed is 75+ vs 60+.  It will handle the highway with no problems but at those speeds it would be better with a windshield which I still plan on getting.  Acceleration on the Vespa is much better as well.

The suspension on the Vespa is outstanding and it handles rough or even gravel roads with no problems. 

The Vespa is a gas hog.  I've been getting 65 MPG on premium gas vs around 80 on regular for the Like.

The underseat storage on the Vespa gets much hotter than the Like.  They are roughly the same size.

I put a bigger tail box on the Vespa, 47L vs 39L.

The extra speed of the Vespa makes it much more suitable for touring.  I just came back from a 650 mile two day trip on the Vespa.  My ride report is here:  https://www.advrider.com/f/threads/full-throttle-touring-150-through-the-rocket-city.647784/page-481#post-50526895
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Re: My scooter is so fast it went to prison!
« Reply #7 on: May 27, 2024, 10:26:26 AM »
Great photos Klav.

Regarding the review, no big surprises there, Vespa have to be doing something right after 70ish years and all the units sold!  There are times I’ve been tempted…. Mind you, 65mpg vs 80? Not good.
Regards & ride safe,
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