Vespa GTS 300 Super Sport 2022–2024: Specs & Facts

The Machine's Character

The GTS 300 Super Sport is Vespa's big-body scooter in its sportiest dress, and the thing that sets it apart is how it's built: a steel monocoque, so the bodywork itself is the structure. Inside sits a 278 cc liquid-cooled single making 24 hp at 8,250 rpm and 19 lb-ft at 5,250 rpm, sending drive to the rear wheel through a CVT and belt. Keyless ignition, full LED lighting, traction control and ABS are standard, and Vespa says that package delivers a premium feel and added safety. Smartphone connectivity, a USB port and a center stand come with it too. Style first, substance included.

Read the spec sheet and the purpose is plain. At 342 lb (155 kg) wet, on 12-inch wheels with a 31.1 in (790 mm) seat, this hardware is built for dense traffic, tight parking and short, frequent trips. A listed 74 mpg from a 2.2 gal (8.5 L) tank keeps your running costs low, and the rear shock takes preload if you load it up with a passenger. Heated grips are an option. On paper it points to a rider who wants the Vespa name and the design that comes with it, but who still needs a scooter that earns its keep every weekday. Beautiful and useful.

Hard Numbers

Spec sheets don't ride bikes, but they set the baseline.

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Key specifications
Power	24 hp (18 kW) @ 8,250 rpm
Torque	19 lb-ft (26 Nm) @ 5,250 rpm
Displacement	278 cc
Engine	Single-cylinder
Cooling	Liquid-cooled
Final drive	Belt
Front tire	120/70-12
Rear tire	130/70-12
Seat height	31.1 in (790 mm)
Wet weight	342 lb (155 kg)
Fuel capacity	2.2 gal (8.5 L)
Fuel economy	74 mpg (US)

Equipment check

Chassis

Rear Suspension Adjustable Standard

Comfort

Heated Grips Optional

Connectivity

Smartphone Connectivity Standard
USB Charging Port Standard
Keyless System Standard

Lighting

LED Headlight Standard

Safety

ABS Standard
Traction Control Standard

The Truth on the Street

This isn't my test ride. It's what I've heard from owners over the years in the paddock, at club nights, over coffee after a ride and in the messages riders send me. On the GTS 300 Super Sport the pattern is clear: owners love how it looks, rides and pulls, and they complain about very little.

Style that earns its keep

The design comes up first and most often. Owners talk about the timeless styling, the premium finish and the attention to detail, and they say it turns heads in a way mainstream rivals don't. Close behind comes the riding. Riders keep describing it as stable and well balanced, even at higher speeds, with lively response off the line and a strong midrange that puts it among the quickest scooters in its class. Comfort gets the same praise: a natural riding position, a plush seat and wind protection that does its job, so owners happily spend a whole day on it. Rare for a scooter!

Where a few owners hold back

The gripes are few, and each comes from only a handful of owners. Some find the price steep next to rivals, though they add that it buys more refinement and brand cachet. Others say the handlebar switches work fine but feel plasticky, and they're not sure how well they'll hold up. That's the whole list.

Known issues

Fuel pump failure (recall)

fuel system occasional Recall

Certain 2022-2023 Vespa GTS 300 models were recalled to replace faulty fuel pumps that could fail, causing engine stalling. Affected VINs received a free replacement via campaign PP2ZZQ2106.
Drive belt failure if maintenance neglected

drivetrain occasional

The CVT drive belt is known to fail if not regularly inspected and replaced according to service intervals. Neglecting this maintenance can lead to sudden loss of drive and breakdown.
Rear brake squeal

brakes occasional

Some owners report a persistent screeching noise from the rear disc brake, especially during the first 620 mi (1000 km). It usually resolves after bedding-in or dealer adjustment.
Minor wheel wobble from new

chassis rare

A few owners noted out-of-round or unbalanced wheels upon delivery, causing mild vibration. Typically corrected by the dealer under warranty.

The Expert Benchmark

Where this Vespa GTS 300 Super Sport 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

Urban Utility Score

Weatherproof Commute Comfort

Storage Without Thinking

Twist-and-Go Simplicity

Low-Cost Daily Mobility

Night-and-Rain Confidence

This bike Class average

Head-to-head: Vespa GTS 300 Super Sport vs. its rivals

Power

24 hp This bike 28 hp Yamaha XMAX 300 25 hp Honda Forza 300 23 hp Kymco X-Town ST 250i 20 hp CFMOTO Jetmax 250 EFI

Torque

19 lb-ft This bike 21 lb-ft Yamaha XMAX 300 20 lb-ft Honda Forza 300 16 lb-ft Kymco X-Town ST 250i 15 lb-ft CFMOTO Jetmax 250 EFI

Displacement

278 cc This bike 292 cc Yamaha XMAX 300 279 cc Honda Forza 300 246 cc Kymco X-Town ST 250i 249 cc CFMOTO Jetmax 250 EFI

Wet weight

342 lb This bike 395 lb Yamaha XMAX 300 401 lb Honda Forza 300 406 lb Kymco X-Town ST 250i 370 lb CFMOTO Jetmax 250 EFI

Seat height

31.1 in This bike 31.3 in Yamaha XMAX 300 30.7 in Honda Forza 300 30.7 in CFMOTO Jetmax 250 EFI

The 'Should I Buy It?' Score

Forget spec-sheet bragging. Here's who the GTS 300 Super Sport is actually built for.

Aerial photograph of downtown Austin, Texas, showing modern high-rise buildings against a clear blue sky. Urban infrastructure, highways, and parking structures visible in the foreground. — Thomas Balabaud / Pexels

Best motorcycle for Bay Area?

You're the closest match here: light, compact, keyless and phone-connected, with design that suits the meetup photo. Take Skyline at a relaxed pace, though. Its 24 hp is built for the city leg.

Made for Bay Area Ridge Roads · San Francisco / Bay Area · Skyline Boulevard / Alice's Restaurant

Best scooter for NYC?

A very close second for you: compact, light and easy to park, with a listed 74 mpg and a center stand. Keep to the belt service intervals and it's a stylish daily tool.

Made for New York City · Austin · Los Angeles

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Any price note compares both bikes at the same age — the youngest age both have on the used market — against this Vespa GTS 300 Super Sport. “cheaper/pricier” is what that bike costs second-hand, not how worn it is.