By NastyNils·
Motorcycle comparison · Scooter
Vespa GTS 310 (MY2025) vs GTS 300 (MY2022)
Vespa GTS 310 vs GTS 300: which one to buy for your commute.
You'll find the Vespa GTS 310 pulls briskly as you roll on and doesn't buzz at highway pace. The Vespa GTS 300 snaps forward hard off the line.
What makes each one tick
GTS 310
The GTS 310's single doesn't make you wait: its torque shows up early in the rev range. On a long day across Los Angeles, the seat's padding doesn't flatten out. The shell tracks straight at speed.
GTS 300
The GTS 300 slips through gaps in city traffic on a light nudge of the bar. A sharp bump doesn't jar the bars, and the suspension keeps the ride soft over rough roads. The upright perch and the wind protection up front mean a ride out of town doesn't wear you down. The front lever bites progressively.
The Voice of Experience
What actually separates them
- The GTS 300 has the lower wet weight: 342 lb (155 kg) vs 353 lb (160 kg).
- The GTS 310 makes more peak torque: 21 lb-ft (29 Nm) vs 19 lb-ft (26 Nm).
- The GTS 310 has the larger engine: 310 cc vs 278 cc.
Which one for the way you ride
Comfortable long-distance riding
Both fall short
Both of these get tiring on a long day. A proper tourer will treat you better on big miles.
For commuting, twisty roads, running costs, and a first bike, you won't find daylight between them. Let the test ride settle it.
Who each one is built for
What's good, and what you'll live with
GTS 310
What owners say
Strengths
- Punchy yet refined engine
- Stable and comfortable ride
GTS 300
What owners say
Strengths
- Agile and comfortable urban ride
- Lively and torquey engine
- Strong braking performance
- Timeless Italian style
What they share
- Seat height
- 31.1 in (790 mm)
- Engine
- Single-cylinder
- Cooling
- Liquid-cooled
- Peak torque at
- 5,250 rpm
- Fuel capacity
- 2.2 US gal (8.5 L)
- Final drive
- Belt
- Front tire
- 120/70-12
- Rear tire
- 130/70-12
Where the spec sheets split
| GTS 310 | GTS 300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Wet weight | 353 lb (160 kg) | 342 lb (155 kg) |
| GTS 310 | GTS 300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 310 cc | 278 cc |
| Power | 25 hp (18 kW) | 24 hp (18 kW) |
| Peak power at | 6,500 rpm | 8,250 rpm |
| Torque | 21 lb-ft (29 Nm) | 19 lb-ft (26 Nm) |
| GTS 310 | GTS 300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel economy | 73 mpg (US) / 3.21 L/100 km | 74 mpg (US) / 3.2 L/100 km |
What comes fitted, what costs extra
| GTS 310 | GTS 300 | |
|---|---|---|
| TFT Display | Not offered | Option |
| Keyless System | Standard | Not offered |
Head to head, area by area
Both bikes on the same scale, one area at a time.
