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* Introduction   *
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Fifty years ago, Piaggio shook up the scooter world with its Vespa GS (Gran Sport), at the time the fastest Vespa, the first to reach speeds of more than 60 mph and the first Vespa model with 10-inch wheels. Today, Vespa makes history again by renewing the GS blend of speed and style in the Vespa GTS 250, an uncompromising fusion of breathtaking performance, technical superiority and classic Vespa design, to become the most exciting model to date.

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With a powerful 250cc, four-stroke, four-valve engine, the GTS has the largest displacement in the Vespa range. Advanced technology, including a liquid-cooled engine and electronic injection system with three-way catalytic converter, allows for reduced emissions and fuel consumption as well as progressive acceleration and responsive handling. Redesigned machinery, such as the exhaust, cylinder and piston, provide a smoother and quieter ride that suits the stylishly racy GTS without affecting performance.

Like every other Vespa, the GTS has the trademark single shell steel structure which provides rigidity for optimal comfort and strength to control road vibration. The frame is supported with excellent parts including 12" wheels, dual-disc braking system, a front suspension with hydraulic shock absorber, and an adjustable rear suspension that provides ideal support and riding comfort for driver and passenger alike.

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A few design changes have been made to add fluidity and dynamism to the look of the GTS, combining the Vespa's classic, exclusive look and maneuverability with the performance and technological prowess of big touring scooters. From the front, the Vespa GTS is instantly recognizable by the position of the headlight placed midway down the shield next to the horn, reminiscent of 1950s Vespas, which had a small lamp on the mudguard. The impeccably finished, double-stitched saddle adds a racy touch while improving the comfort of the ride.

The GTS also features a combination digital/analog dashboard-simple and stylish, the LCD display includes a fuel gauge, a rev counter bar, full and partial mileage, a digital clock with the date, an outside air temperature gauge and a coolant temperature gauge. Analog instruments include a speedometer and a comprehensive set of warning lights: turn signals, position and high beam lights, oil pressure, fuel reserve, the immobilizer LED light and the injection control LED light.

While its natural riding position and ergonomics have always made the Vespa comfortable, the seat on the GTS has a new shape and material for an even better ride. Carrying some bags? A rear luggage rack comes standard, and the underseat storage opens with the press of a button, making those spontaneous trips out of town convenient and hard to resist.

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The Vespa GTS offers a full range of accessories. Personalize your ride with the following: 

 

Top case (with backrest)

Full chrome kit

Leather seat

Bike cover

Electronic alarm

Footrest mat

Fly screen

Aluminum hand grips

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Available colors are:

 

Graphite Black

Dragon red with black seat

Excalibur Grey

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* Disclaimer   *
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*All prices shown are MSRP (Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price). Freight/destination or other dealer charges, tax, license, title and optional or regionally required equipment (e.g., helmet) are excluded. Pricing, standard features, specifications and available equipment are those in effect when the page on which the information appears was produced and are subject to change without notice. Obey local traffic safety laws and always wear a helmet, appropriate eyewear and proper apparel. Speed achieved by a professional rider on a closed track. Actual speed may vary depending on street surface, weather and other local conditions. Some images may reflect European models. Sidestand not available on U.S. versions. See the GTS in person at your local dealer. 

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MSRP $7,595*

 

Specifications  

 

ENGINE TYPE 

Single cylinder, four-stroke, four-valve, electronic injection, catalytic

QUASAR  (QUArter liter Smooth Augmented Range)

 

CYLINDER CAPACITY 

244cc

 

BORE x STROKE 

2.8" x 2.36" (72 mm x 60 mm)

 

MAX POWER at SHAFT 

16.2 kW at 8,250 rpm (22 CV)

 

MAX TORQUE 

20.2 Nm at 6,500 rpm

 

FUEL / TANK CAPACITY 

Unleaded minimum 91 octane / 2.4 gallons (9.2 litres)

 

DISTRIBUTION 

Chain driven SOHC (single overhead camshaft)

 

COOLING SYSTEM 

Liquid

 

LUBRICATION 

Wet sump, chain-driven lobe pump, filtration during aspiration and discharge

 

IGNITION 

Electronic (with inductive discharge, variable spark advance and three-dimensional mapping)

 

GEARS CVT 

(Continuously Variable Transmission) with torque server

 

CLUTCH 

Automatic centrifugal dry clutch with dampers

 

CHASSIS 

Load-bearing sheet steel chassis with welded structural supports

 

FRONT SUSPENSION 

Single-sided trailing arm with dual chamber hydraulic shock absorber with coaxial spring

 

REAR SUSPENSION 

Helical spring with adjustable four-position pre-load and two dual effect hydraulic shock absorbers

 

FRONT BRAKE 

Ø 8.66" (220 mm) disc

 

REAR BRAKE 

Ø 8.66" (220 mm) disc

 

FRONT TIRE 

Tubeless 120 / 70, 12"

 

REAR TIRE 

Tubeless 130 / 70, 12"

 

LENGTH 

76.4" (1,940 mm)

 

WIDTH 

29.7" (755 mm)

 

WHEELBASE 

54.9" (1,395 mm)

 

SEAT HEIGHT 

31.1" (790 mm)

 

DRY WEIGHT 

326 lbs (148 kg)

 

TYPE-APPROVAL 

EPA and CARB

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