EICMA 2018 | All the new products by Vespa GTS

Vespa GTS – Born in 2003 with the arrival of the Vespa GT 125 and 200, the large family Wasp it then evolved starting in 2005 with the arrival of the GTS 250 version and then displacements up to 300 cc. In 2016, the i-get family of engines also arrives on the Vespa GTS, available in 125 and 150 cc displacements. In short, it is a very lively segment EICMA it was a good opportunity to expose the latest news.

What's new on Vespa GTS

For 2019 the entire Vespa GTS range gets even better, introducing a series of updates that increase its performance, comfort and style. The new Vespa GTS range, very rich in standard equipment, now consists of five versions: Vespa GTS, GTS Touring, GTS Super, GTS SuperSport and the brand new, technological Vespa GTS SuperTech, with color TFT display that makes the most of connectivity with the smartphone through the VESPA MIA system. Two engines are available: the already well-known and appreciated single-cylinder 125 i-get is now joined by the new 300 hpe engine (High Performance Engine), the most recent result of the Piaggio Group's engine technology, aimed at creating increasingly advanced and efficient engines in terms of containing emissions and consumption. Compared to the previous version, the maximum power reaches the value of 23,8 HP at 8250 rpm, which translates into an increase of 12%, while the maximum torque, equal to 26 Nm at 5250 rpm, has increased by 18%. Improvements that are accompanied by a significant reduction in consumption, with mileage going from 29,4 km/l to 31 km/l in the WMTC cycle. The 125 i-get engine, on the other hand, has a power of 9 kW at 8250 rpm. A fact which, translated onto the road, testifies to a brilliant engine, expressly designed and created with the user's needs in mind in daily use in city and metropolitan environments. Driving situations characterized by frequent "stop and go" which require elasticity, brilliance in recovery and smooth running. Qualities ensured by the excellent torque value (11,1 Nm at 6750 rpm) which allows the Vespa GTS excellent shooting qualities from standstill and recovery. All this with a mileage on the WMTC cycle of 40 km/l.

Among the aesthetic innovations we highlight the front headlight and rear lights which now adopt full LED lighting technology, a solution that contributes to improving active safety. The front features a redesigned shield, in the center of which is incorporated the unmistakable "tie", elongated and embellished with three friezes. Also new are the shapes of the handlebars, the chrome crest on the front mudguard, the rear-view mirrors and the grilles on the sides of the shield, characterized by a new honeycomb motif. At the rear, the restyling involved the side panels that run under the bodies, while the versions powered by the 300 hpe engine stand out for a new engine crankcase cover and a new design of the exhaust silencer cover.

Vespa GTS rhymes with comfort

Perfect ergonomics and a natural seat have always contributed to making every Vespa comfortable, pleasant to ride and accessible to all. The new Vespa GTS further underlines the strong vocation for touring that large Vespas have always embodied by offering a new saddle capable of guaranteeing better comfort for both rider and passenger. A result achieved thanks to optimized ergonomics and new materials for the padding and covering. The large underseat compartment makes the most of the available space and can accommodate two Vespa Visor 3.0 demi-jet helmets and more. The drawer in the rear shield contributes to increasing the load capacity of the Vespa GTS, inside which there is also a USB port, useful for charging external devices.

The Vespa GTS has generously sized tires mounted on 12-inch diameter rims. The double disc braking system ensures decelerating power that is always ready even in sporting use, with a reserve of modulation capable of putting even the novice public at ease. The Piaggio Group was the first manufacturer to introduce ASR on scooters, electronic traction control, once available only on the best motorcycles, which prevents the rear wheel from spinning. The package of electronic safety controls is completed by the ABS anti-lock braking system. Both are part of the standard equipment of the Vespa GTS family. The VESPA MIA connectivity system allows you to connect your smartphone to the Vespa GTS on-board electronic system via Bluetooth, offering exclusive features for an even more satisfying and fun driving experience. VESPA MIA and the new Vespa App are specifically designed to connect iOS or Android mobile devices to the most recent Vespa models, equipped with instruments with TFT displays: Vespa Elettrica, Vespa Primavera S and Vespa Sprint S, and indeed the great novelty of the new range Vespa GTS, the SuperTech version. Once you have connected your smartphone to the Vespa GTS SuperTech - by associating it with the vehicle via the dedicated Vespa App, which can be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play - all the notifications relating to incoming calls and messages are displayed on the TFT display, clearly visible in the centre. . The system also allows you to manage phone calls through the practical joystick on the right control block and to use the smartphone's voice commands to make calls or play music, activating a playlist. To fully enjoy all these features, Vespa GTS SuperTech offers a special dedicated Jet helmet as an accessory which integrates earphones and Bluetooth intercom inside.
The display also works as a navigation tool, accompanying the driver along the route previously set on the Vespa App, via pictogram indications.