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hi all
im new here

little about me,
Im 17 6ft2 ,big footed and due to recent house move im looking for a change of lifestyle as i was into classic fords, mk1 escort,mk2 escorts,capri*the car you always promised yourself* well thats what i thought until i tried to get insured when we moved, i couldnt so.

Im now liking the mod scene alot and would just like to know how much would a 125 vespa cost? as ive seen the new style ones eg et4 and i much prefer the older style (classic proper vespa look) no ofence to anybody just a personal opinion as i like the classic look with everything

how much should i expect to pay for:

a PX 125 with a full years mot and tax that doesnt need any work or very little work eg might be paintwork that lets it down.
or a px 125 that needs minor work and an mot and taxing.

i have also seen the T5 model and would like to know really what is the cheapest model of vespa that has the classic looks.

also i would just like to ask, what is the top speed of a 125 vespa px,T5 that is standard as ive heard its around 50-60mph, and just wondered is there anything i could do to make it a little faster eg 10-20 mph quicker as i will using the bike for work.

Thanks
Rob:P

Welcome to the forum

If you want classic you'll need to look at Vespas before the PX, Vespas pre '79 would be considered 'classic'

As a benchmark, PX125 for sale near me, 2008, 600km £1,800, entry level would be from £250 up..

Or a pre PX Sportiqe/VBB etc with a PX125 engine fitted from £1,500 up..

T5 is quicker and have the advantage that you can take your test on one and they do tend to hold their value well. You will pay a bit more for an equiv T5 to a P125X for that reason.

However fast (LOL) they are to start with, by the time you've overloaded it with shiny stuff to the extent that it looks like the B&Q bathroom department, it'll only be pulling 40 anyway.

Oh, and PLEASE don't put any chrome bits on a Mk1 (Rectangular headlamp) T5. It really misses the point of having a sports orientated scooter. Its like towing a caravan with an Escort Mexico....



(I'd recommend an LML PX125 clone, exactly the same scooter but usually about 25% cheaper)

haha ok i get your point about the chrome on a mk1 lol

in response as i dont know too much about vepsa's by the classic look i was talking in the sense of the looks as ive seen the newish ones that are more rounded off and i just like the older look.

but thanks for the info

also if i payed 1k+ for a px or t5 then if its been looked after etc then should it be reliable as i will be riding it for some time and will be doing a bit of mileage with the girlfreind on the back too

thanks
rob:)

Check out the for sale ad in this site vespa 125 for sale

vespa'n'brogues wrote:

also if i payed 1k+ for a px or t5 then if its been looked after etc then should it be reliable as i will be riding it for some time and will be doing a bit of mileage with the girlfreind on the back too

thanks
rob:)

Pass your test and buy a P2 then. A P125 with a pillion isn't fun

SBWNik wrote:

vespa'n'brogues wrote:

also if i payed 1k+ for a px or t5 then if its been looked after etc then should it be reliable as i will be riding it for some time and will be doing a bit of mileage with the girlfreind on the back too

thanks
rob:)

Pass your test and buy a P2 then. A P125 with a pillion isn't fun

I agree, better still, get yourself a px125 and get the mrs one too!

well my initial idea is to get my cbt sorted and get a 125 to ride around on eg back n forth to work n maybe once ive passed my bike test keep the 125 and still use it for work and maybe goto the coast every now n then and get a bigger bike eg GPz 900R and use that for taking the mrs out on and keep the vespa for a sunday ride out or just see if i can get a 200cc or 250cc vespa if i can... i know you can get 50cc and 125cc vespa's not sure if you can buy a vespa thats bigger than a 125....

well thanks for your help
if anyone know anywhere where i can read up on the different type's of vespa's etc
much appreciated:P

thanks
Rob

Geared Vespas run out at 200cc, auto ones at 300cc.

HTH

hi thanks for the info sbwnik ive scince been looking into vespa history and would like to ask if me and the mrs are on the bike i am 6ft2 and weight 13 stone and she's 10stone and 5ft11 or summert then what would be the best option to take if we were planning on doing 5-10k per year just in holiday get aways on one? and as i'll be using the bike for work what you suggest? get 2 bikes one for work or .....

Thanks again

Rob

P.S i want to see madness in live LOL

I've carried far greater weight than that on my own - I'm currently at 15 stone and I've lost a bit - and have carried pillions. A P125 isn't going to enjoy the experience, a P2 will find it better, but in all honesty buy an auto GTS and you'll have a lot fewer struggles on your hands.

I would check out eddybullet.com The Vespa clone LML is more or less covered on that site. Engine spec ect. and if you buy the LML it is built better has a better paintjob than any of the shelf PX scooter will ever have. The LML is about £1800 but if you want extras can go upto £2500, that is about the price of a nos PX. You also dont have to bother with your MOT for 3 years.

Gary

Good call!

Click on the "engine options" when you see one you like.

These scooters are made in India and there has been some good reports about them

http://www.eddybullet.com/page30.html

cec of Donny wrote:Click on the "engine options" when you see one you like.

These scooters are made in India and there has been some good reports about them

http://www.eddybullet.com/page30.html

Ive got one and I love it