Vespa's suburban speedster
2007-05-04 13:30
Last year Vespa launched the exquisitely retro GTV 250 to celebrate the company's 60th anniversary. This year the GT200 has been upgraded to the GTS250 with a powerful new engine.
Vespas might have originally been devised as a no nonsense and zero frills approach to transport for the depression stricken post WWII Italy, but there is nothing basic about the GTS.
The latest addition to the Vespa family sports a powerful 4stroke 4-valve liquid cooled engine with the largest displacement in the Vespa range.
Advanced technology of the electronic injection system with three-way catalytic converter, allows for reduced emissions and fuel consumption as well as progressive acceleration and responsive handling.
The exhaust, cylinder and piston have been designed to provide a smoother and quieter ride that suits the stylishly racy GTS. And to enhance performance.
The Vespa's natural riding position and ergonomics have always made the Vespa comfortable and the seat on the GTS has a new shape and material for an even better ride.
A rear luggage rack comes standard, and the underseat storage opens with the press of a button making those spontaneous trips out of town convenient and hard to resist.
The GTS retails for R63 950 incl VAT. To test drive the all-new GTS call 08610-VESPA or visit www.vespa.co.za.