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Tue May 06, 2008 6:58 am
Some more pics of the GTS 300 Super.After the link,click on pic's to enter gallery....

http://www.motoblog.it/
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Olivia Newton-John
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Tue May 06, 2008 7:02 am
now i'm totally confused. some of those have slits on the back, some only have slits on the left side, and not the right, and some, most notably the balck ones, don't have slits at all.

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Tue May 06, 2008 7:04 am
The slits appear to be only on the exhaust side. As luck would have it, none of the black ones are shown from the exhaust side.

The bannings will continue until morale improves.
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Tue May 06, 2008 7:14 am
I think they only have slits on the right side. There are no pictures of a black one from that side.

I hope these aren't coming to America any time soon...it will either depress me or make me want to spend more $$...
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Tue May 06, 2008 7:17 am
you guys know i am totally buying one of those right?
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Tue May 06, 2008 7:20 am
chad wrote:
you guys know i am totally buying one of those right?
I'm with you!! First come first served.....
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Tue May 06, 2008 7:29 am
They've copied my seat on the black one!!


Someone call my lawyer.

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Tue May 06, 2008 7:34 am
Scoots wrote:
They've copied my seat on the black one!!


Someone call my lawyer.
Ian, your idea was sooo good, how could they not "borrow" it. They didn't like my idea enough to "borrow" it.

Benny

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First Red GTS 300 Super in Canada

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Tue May 06, 2008 7:41 am
look,over a YEAR ago!!!

http://www.modernvespa.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=9076&highlight=

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Tue May 06, 2008 7:42 am
the super badge on the back looks cool too.
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Tue May 06, 2008 7:43 am
You're a pioneer, Ian, and we'll always remember that you did it first.

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Tue May 06, 2008 7:44 am
chad wrote:
you guys know i am totally buying one of those right?
Betcha I beatcha to it.

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Tue May 06, 2008 7:46 am
jess wrote:
chad wrote:
you guys know i am totally buying one of those right?
Betcha I beatcha to it.
you get the first black, i'll get the first white, we can both claim victory.
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Tue May 06, 2008 7:48 am
jess wrote:
You're a pioneer, Ian, and we'll always remember that you did it first.
If Piaggio did,I'd get royalties,and be able to afford a new 300......

Ian
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Tue May 06, 2008 7:48 am
chad wrote:
jess wrote:
chad wrote:
you guys know i am totally buying one of those right?
Betcha I beatcha to it.
you get the first black, i'll get the first white, we can both claim victory.
Deal!

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Tue May 06, 2008 7:50 am
I like it.

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Tue May 06, 2008 8:04 am
I really hope this GTS super gets here SOON! My savings have almost reached the goal...and...

...that way there will be a flood of nice used GTS's on the market as all of you "latest and greatest types" upgrade ---- so come on and upgrade so I can buy your way too slow GTS with a paltry 250cc engine
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Tue May 06, 2008 8:09 am
For sale 2006 BV 500.....


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Tue May 06, 2008 8:25 am
well, i for one think it looks absolutely shit!









...........except for the dark alloy wheels, lovely seat, 300cc engine, headlight bezel, white paint job, black paint job, red front shock spring, dials...............
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Tue May 06, 2008 8:29 am
Baldanzi wrote:
I really hope this GTS super gets here SOON! My savings have almost reached the goal...and...

...that way there will be a flood of nice used GTS's on the market as all of you "latest and greatest types" upgrade ---- so come on and upgrade so I can buy your way too slow GTS with a paltry 250cc engine
Hey I'm curious,since the super 300 isn't a new production scooter,wouldn't it
seem it will arrive in the states pretty soon? I emailed vespa usa to inquire but will probably need luck for them to respond back......
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Tue May 06, 2008 8:45 am
http://www.it.vespa.com/it_IT/

Best,

-Grey
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Tue May 06, 2008 9:04 am
ScooterFish wrote:
I think they only have slits on the right side. There are no pictures of a black one from that side.

I hope these aren't coming to America any time soon...it will either depress me or make me want to spend more $$...
Here is my spy picture of a black one you can see the slits on the right side.

The Slits represent the vintage look like an old school Rally cowl. now all they need are Rally Stripes


13 GTS 300 Super1.jpg

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Tue May 06, 2008 9:11 am
Specs!

gts300specs.gif


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Tue May 06, 2008 9:14 am
So sexy it hurts.



Those wheels and that seat are KILLER.

"We're so far behind, we think we're first."

Smart apparel for those who ride...
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Tue May 06, 2008 9:15 am
there's only 1 question, black or white ????????
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Tue May 06, 2008 9:17 am
Vespa GTS 300 Super - Technical Data

ENGINE
Type
Single-cylinder, 4 stroke, 4 valve, electronic injection, catalysed
Displacement
278 cc
Bore / Stroke
75/63 mm
Max power
15.8 Kw (22 hp) at 7,500 rpm.
Max torque
22.3 Nm at 5,000 rpm
Fuel
Unleaded petrol, RON min. 95
Distribution
SOHC
Injection
Port injected Alfa/N type with lambda closed loop control and three-way catalytic converter
Ignition
Electronic with inductive discharge, variable spark advance and three-dimensional mapping
Cooling
Liquid
Lubrication
Wet sump and chain driven lobe pump; intake and delivery filters
Start
Electric
Gears
CVT with torque server
Clutch
Automatic centrifugal dry clutch with dampers
VEHICLE
Frame
Sheet metal with welded reinforcements
Front suspension
Single arm, dual chamber hydraulic shock absorber with coaxial spring
Rear suspension
Two dual effect shock absorbers with adjustable preload
Front brake
Ø 220 mm disc
Rear brake
Ø 220 mm disc
Front tyre
Tubeless 120/70-12”
Rear tyre
Tubeless 130/70-12”
SIZE
Length
1,930 mm
Width
755 mm
Wheelbase
1,370 mm
Seat height
790 mm
Running weight
148 kg
Fuel tank capacity
9 l
Emissions
Euro 3
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Tue May 06, 2008 9:19 am
Awesome! -hope they are available in 2009 here? will wait for Chad to get his 1st as I don't want to rain on anyone's parade but put me down for a white one please.
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Tue May 06, 2008 9:24 am
robotribe wrote:
Those wheels and that seat are KILLER.
Indeed they are.

wheelGTS300Super.jpg

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Tue May 06, 2008 10:08 am
326 pounds. Completely acceptable.

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Tue May 06, 2008 10:11 am
The specs add up to negligible increase in horsepower (15.8 kw vs 15.7 kw)and about 10% increase in torque (22.3 Nm vs 20.2 Nm) as compared to the GTS 250. A test ride is needed before a decision can be made.

Dave



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Tue May 06, 2008 10:41 am
Why have they used the old GT dash, loads left in the parts bin?

Why put slits in the side panel?

I do like the wheels though.

I still say that if I change my GTS next year then I will be more likely to go for a GTV or BV500 if I can get one as they dont sell them officially in the UK, but I should be able to get one from the continent.


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Tue May 06, 2008 10:46 am
my writeup, for what it's worth:

http://2strokebuzz.com/index.php?p=4098

and more press photos:

http://2strokebuzz.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=7208

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Tue May 06, 2008 10:46 am
Love Love Love the slits.

So mid-century venetian blinds mod.

Yea baby.
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Tue May 06, 2008 10:54 am
humnnnnn.

I don't see this coming to the US for a while.

Nonetheless, GT...S... ie... S?

Needs a better naming convention. What's the S stand for in GTS? Obviously not Super, so what now?

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Tue May 06, 2008 10:55 am
Hmmn, one vote here for the GTS 250 looks over this...

Regards.
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Tue May 06, 2008 11:20 am
I like the dash - the only thing I don't like about my GTS.

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Tue May 06, 2008 11:24 am
300 super
No digital readout on the dash?

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Tue May 06, 2008 11:26 am
Hate the digital readout - goes totally against the retro look of the machine.

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Tue May 06, 2008 11:30 am
TheO.Z. wrote:
Nonetheless, GT...S... ie... S?

Needs a better naming convention. What's the S stand for in GTS? Obviously not Super, so what now?
I always assumed it meant GranTourismoSport.
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Tue May 06, 2008 11:42 am
Witch wrote:
TheO.Z. wrote:
Nonetheless, GT...S... ie... S?

Needs a better naming convention. What's the S stand for in GTS? Obviously not Super, so what now?
I always assumed it meant GranTourismoSport.
GranTourismoSuperSport

GTSS.....sweeeeeeet
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