Best scooter for NYC?
You're its best fit. Short city trips, tight parking and low running costs are exactly what this 125 is built for, and you get the steel-bodied Vespa style every day too.
Made for New York City · Austin · Los Angeles
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2022–2024 · Scooter · Buyer's Guide
GTS 125 Touring (MY2022_GTS125Touring)
Italian Soul, City-Ready Lightness
The Machine's Character
The GTS 125 Touring puts Vespa's steel monocoque body around a liquid-cooled 125 cc single making 14 hp, with 9 lb-ft at 6,750 rpm and a belt final drive. Vespa says the Euro 5+ i-get engine is exceptionally smooth, quiet and fuel-efficient. ABS and traction control are standard, as are an LED headlight and a center stand. The shape and the steel are why you buy it, and the spec sheet shows there's real hardware underneath. It's a design object first. A properly equipped one!
The numbers point to one job: the city. A 63 mph top speed, 12-inch wheels, a 54.3 in (1,380 mm) wheelbase and a 31.1 in (790 mm) seat height suit dense traffic, tight parking and short trips. Long highway runs aren't what it's for. At 353 lb (160 kg) wet, the steel body makes it a bit heavier than its 125 cc engine might suggest. The 2.0 gal (7.5 L) tank and the 8.7 in (220 mm) front brake fit the same urban picture. The rear shock takes preload adjustment, and the fork has no adjustment. If you want a stylish scooter you can commute on every day, this is built for you. City, first and last.
Hard Numbers
Spec sheets don't ride bikes, but they set the baseline.
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| Power | 14 hp (10 kW) |
|---|---|
| Torque | 9 lb-ft (12 Nm) @ 6,750 rpm |
| Displacement | 125 cc |
| Engine | Single-cylinder |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled |
| Final drive | Belt |
| Front brake | 220 mm |
| Front tire | 120/70-12 |
| Rear tire | 130/70-12 |
| Wheelbase | 54.3 in (1380 mm) |
| Seat height | 31.1 in (790 mm) |
| Wet weight | 353 lb (160 kg) |
| Fuel capacity | 2.0 gal (7.5 L) |
| Top speed | 63 mph (101 km/h) |
Equipment check
Chassis
- Rear Suspension Adjustable Standard
Comfort
- Luggage System Optional
Lighting
- LED Headlight Standard
Safety
- ABS Standard
- Traction Control Standard
Known issues
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Check Engine Light and Lean Mixture After Riding
Some owners report intermittent check engine light and lean fuel mixture after extended rides, potentially caused by fuel delivery or sensor issues.
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Fuel Pump Failure
Reports of premature fuel pump failure, requiring replacement shortly after warranty expiration.
The Expert Benchmark
Where this Vespa GTS 125 Touring pulls ahead of — or falls behind — its rivals on the numbers, and the typical bike in its class on character.
What kind of bike this is — character vs. the class
Head-to-head: Vespa GTS 125 Touring vs. its rivals
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The 'Should I Buy It?' Score
Forget spec-sheet bragging. Here's who the GTS 125 Touring is actually built for.
Best motorcycle for Bay Area?
A good match for your weekday city riding and your eye for design. With a 63 mph top speed it suits relaxed ridge-road weekends, but freeway stretches aren't its job.
Made for Bay Area Ridge Roads · San Francisco / Bay Area · Skyline Boulevard / Alice's Restaurant
What's new versus the previous generation
If you're cross-shopping the older generation, here's what changed.
Previous generation · 2018–2021
Vespa GTS 125 ie Super (MY2018_GTS125S_Gen2)
Classic Steel, Liquid-Cooled Soul
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