Who Says We're Dumb?

kz1000st · 10-18-2015, 11:58 AM

I don't think it's just the BV-350. It seems to me that Vespa (and Piaggio) is the Harley Davidson of scooters. Yes, they have a history. Yes, they still use the pressed steel and link front suspension like they did in 1946. Yes, they have a loyal following that is a culture like the Harley crowd. BUT, like Harley Davidson, they are NOT the most technically advanced or reliable mechanical device in their class. I can say with some confidence that even a Taiwan built product is more reliable and Vespa is not even in the same league with the Japanese.

What it does seem to me is that given conscientious care and ridden within the bounds of the machine a Piaggio (or Vespa) will last a good long time. But you can say the same about a Chinese scooter so where does that leave you?

10-18-2015, 11:58 AM	#13
kz1000st Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hyde Park, NY Posts: 1,073	I don't think it's just the BV-350. It seems to me that Vespa (and Piaggio) is the Harley Davidson of scooters. Yes, they have a history. Yes, they still use the pressed steel and link front suspension like they did in 1946. Yes, they have a loyal following that is a culture like the Harley crowd. BUT, like Harley Davidson, they are NOT the most technically advanced or reliable mechanical device in their class. I can say with some confidence that even a Taiwan built product is more reliable and Vespa is not even in the same league with the Japanese. What it does seem to me is that given conscientious care and ridden within the bounds of the machine a Piaggio (or Vespa) will last a good long time. But you can say the same about a Chinese scooter so where does that leave you? __________________ 2008 Eagle Milano 150- 9,679 miles 2009 Honda Rebel 250- 10,434 miles 2009 CF Moto Fashion- 16,023 miles 2009 MC-114 50cc Cub Clone- 4,317 miles twowheeler.yolasite.com/ That's 30,049 China Scootin miles and Counting.
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