Vespa Granturismo 200L (GT200)

[2_wheeler]

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Engine

 

Type Single cylinder, 4 stroke, 4 valve; with two-way catalytic converter and secondary air system

Fuel Unleaded

Displacement 198cc

Bore x stroke 72 x 48.6 mm

Max. power 14.7 kW / 20 bhp at 8,500 rpm

Max. torque 17.5 Nm at 6,500 rpm

Induction SOHC

Ignition Electronic CDI, variable spark advance

Start Electric with automatic choke

Lubrication Wet sump

Oil capacity 1 litre

Cooling Liquid

Clutch Automatic dry centrifugal type

Gearbox Automatic CVT - Constantly Variable Transmission

 

Vehicle

 

Chassis Pressed steel monocoque

Front suspension Single-arm with dual-acting hydraulic shock absorber and co-axial spring

Rear suspension Twin dual action shock absorbers with adjustable pre-load

Wheel rims Die-cast aluminium alloy, 12”x3.00”

Front tyre Tubeless 120/70-12”

Rear tyre Tubeless 130/70-12”

Front brake ø 220 mm disk, floating calliper with two pistons

Rear brake ø 220 mm disk, calliper with two opposed pistons

Fuel tank 10 litres, of which 1.9 litres reserve

 

Size and performance

 

Length 1,940 mm

Width to handelbars 755 mm

Seat height 790 mm

Wheel base 1,395 mm

Dry weight 138 kg

Max. speed 119 km/h

Acceleration At 30 m: 4.1 sec

At 60 m: 5.9 sec

Consumption (ECE40 cycle) 25 km/litre

Consumption at 60 km/h 37 km/litre

Emissions (exhaust, noise) Per Euro 2 Multidirective

[Sev]

wah, the fuel consumption very high nia....

constant speed 60kmh need 37l, super four 400cc only 36km/l @ 60kmh.....

[Rikk]

anybody riding this bike? care to give some review about it??? many tks~!

[Guest ash14]

I've ridden this bike for all of 2 days before crashing it into a wall. Let's see...with all bikes (I'm sure), there are pros and cons.

 

PROS:

- Automatic (literally twist and go, no clutch or gears to worry about)

- Stable at slow speeds AND fast speeds

- Looks great!

- You sit 'in' the bike as opposed to sitting on it. When the road is wet, you'll appreciate it.

- Comfortable ride

- Silent engine (doesn't go 'beeeehhhhh' like a lot of ah pek bikes out there)

- comes with a matching top box

 

CONS:

- Wide seat (can't put both feet down - i've sent my seat for cutting this week)

- Auto side stand (it springs up - super annoying - currently getting mine changed to a normal side stand)

- Heavy (for me cos i'm a girl)

- Under seat storage supposed to be able to fit 2 open faced helmets - i can't even fit one!

- No helmet chain/loop - still figuring where to put my helmet (don't want to use the topbox cos it makes the bike heavier)

[Old Rider]

Originally posted by ash14@Oct 6 2004, 01:10 AM

I've ridden this bike for all of 2 days before crashing it into a wall. Let's see...with all bikes (I'm sure), there are pros and cons.

 

PROS:

- Automatic (literally twist and go, no clutch or gears to worry about)

- Stable at slow speeds AND fast speeds

- Looks great!

- You sit 'in' the bike as opposed to sitting on it. When the road is wet, you'll appreciate it.

- Comfortable ride

- Silent engine (doesn't go 'beeeehhhhh' like a lot of ah pek bikes out there)

- comes with a matching top box

 

CONS:

- Wide seat (can't put both feet down - i've sent my seat for cutting this week)

- Auto side stand (it springs up - super annoying - currently getting mine changed to a normal side stand)

- Heavy (for me cos i'm a girl)

- Under seat storage supposed to be able to fit 2 open faced helmets - i can't even fit one!

- No helmet chain/loop - still figuring where to put my helmet (don't want to use the topbox cos it makes the bike heavier)

Wah! According to the feedbacks looks like the 'cons' outweighs the 'pro'....... The old generation of vespa more ideal except it's not fully automatic (but I think cheaper in maintainance). I think the smaller brother (sister?) of 150cc would be more ideal.

[ashenZ]

Originally posted by ash14@Oct 6 2004, 01:10 AM

I've ridden this bike for all of 2 days before crashing it into a wall. Let's see...with all bikes (I'm sure), there are pros and cons.

 

PROS:

- Automatic (literally twist and go, no clutch or gears to worry about)

- Stable at slow speeds AND fast speeds

- Looks great!

- You sit 'in' the bike as opposed to sitting on it. When the road is wet, you'll appreciate it.

- Comfortable ride

- Silent engine (doesn't go 'beeeehhhhh' like a lot of ah pek bikes out there)

- comes with a matching top box

 

CONS:

- Wide seat (can't put both feet down - i've sent my seat for cutting this week)

- Auto side stand (it springs up - super annoying - currently getting mine changed to a normal side stand)

- Heavy (for me cos i'm a girl)

- Under seat storage supposed to be able to fit 2 open faced helmets - i can't even fit one!

- No helmet chain/loop - still figuring where to put my helmet (don't want to use the topbox cos it makes the bike heavier)

juz want correct the "CONS" part...

 

It DO have a holder to hang ur helmet in front.. like X9... at the top of the glove compartment... juz dat it doest locks...

 

underseat can fit 2 half caps... strictly for half caps onli(not other helmets).... storage is good is u wanna put shopping/grocery stuff...

 

Backbox lookz good... and surprisingly great storage place... can put 1 full face... and rain coat , bike cover etc.. tog wif it....

 

itz super light if u r a guy....

 

Side stand not advisable to change, coz wifout the spring back.. the stand may drop down while travelling n u will know wot happen.....

 

"PROS" is juz as stated...

 

therez onli a major problem which is with Piaggio itself... lotsa cosmetic probz wif the bike..... the back box... although new... got lotsa stains.... cannot be removed... we changed from a total trashy internal to a less stained internal backbox... moz of the boxes r like dat....

 

the different bodyparts of the bike doesnt seems to fit seamlessly..... lotsa lobangs at the joining area.... small little chips here n there...

[gwen]

Originally posted by ash14@Oct 6 2004, 01:10 AM

I've ridden this bike for all of 2 days before crashing it into a wall. Let's see...with all bikes (I'm sure), there are pros and cons.

 

PROS:

- Automatic (literally twist and go, no clutch or gears to worry about)

- Stable at slow speeds AND fast speeds

- Looks great!

- You sit 'in' the bike as opposed to sitting on it. When the road is wet, you'll appreciate it.

- Comfortable ride

- Silent engine (doesn't go 'beeeehhhhh' like a lot of ah pek bikes out there)

- comes with a matching top box

 

CONS:

- Wide seat (can't put both feet down - i've sent my seat for cutting this week)

- Auto side stand (it springs up - super annoying - currently getting mine changed to a normal side stand)

- Heavy (for me cos i'm a girl)

- Under seat storage supposed to be able to fit 2 open faced helmets - i can't even fit one!

- No helmet chain/loop - still figuring where to put my helmet (don't want to use the topbox cos it makes the bike heavier)

and something to add... the bike's pick up is very good... though it cannot sustain high speeds for long periods of time. This high speed i was refering to is above 100kmh... however a vespa is meant to travel slow anyway... to see and to be seen get a kips if one prefers to have speed...

 

Ultra comfortable i should say.... putting 2 legs down shouldnt be a problem for one above 165cm of height.

[SolarMoth]

-Under seat storage supposed to be able to fit 2 open faced helmets - i can't even fit one!

 

ya i noe, i tot i was conned after realizing it doesnt even fit one "normal" helmet.

but the truth is, it fits the authentic vespa helmets, AND some no frills open face helmets. (glad my gf's head is small, so her helmet fits inside! although the visor gets bent in a way)

 

 

- No helmet chain/loop - still figuring where to put my helmet (don't want to use the topbox cos it makes the bike heavier)

hey i got the same misconception when i first got the bike, and ended up my helmet was stolen when i strapped it onto the pillion handles at a shopping centre cp!

but finally i wisen up, and saw that there are 2 notches near the pivot of the seat which are meant for clipping your helmets safely =)

 

the pickup for this bike is simply great, considering its 200cc, esp w/o pillion.

 

the only "con" i find is the wide mirrors.. aesthetically pleasing, but become a hazard when squeezing between lorrys/trucks with mirrors the same height as ours

 

also the topbox has great form, but doesn't maximize space fully due to its curved shape.

[SDR]

there are 2 notches near the pivot of the seat which are meant for clipping your helmets safely =)

 

hmm, guess that's to secure the seat when closed and they are made of plastic, not advisible to hook your helmet there, you may break it. For LX, there's a proper helmet hook made of metal under the seat like most Japanese bikes. I don't hv problem storing my open face helmet underseat (Helmet size is L, Make is Shoei, Model J-Force). May be you hv try different way to get your helmet fit in correctly.

 

I usually ride single and uses half-cap, so storage is perfect for me... and funny thing is that the storage actually is bigger than my Mystic which has 2 x 42litres panniers...

 

And Vespa GT is a scooter, not motorcycle...

 

Dare to says this is the best vehicle I owned after 18yrs of riding... those racing/cheong/touring/beng's days are almost gone for me... hiaz... lao liao, just want to hv a comfort and slow ride...

 

[ClOuDrIdEr]

From a pillion point of view, this is one of the most relaxing & comfortable bike. I enjoy riding, but not being a pillion on a bike. But it changes my perception, it move off smoothly, no jerking, not overpower causing pillion knocking rider helmet, comfortable back rest, soft cushion seat, travel in a relaxing speed and in style too!

 

Oh, if you are riding with GF of wife, both are in close proximity, pretty romantic

 

This is a scooter, not for high speed but it is really good for heavy traffic.

[Cyclop aka Sideways]

Originally posted by ClOuDrIdEr@Mar 23 2006, 01:51 PM

From a pillion point of view, this is one of the most relaxing & comfortable bike. I enjoy riding, but not being a pillion on a bike. But it changes my perception, it move off smoothly, no jerking, not overpower causing pillion knocking rider helmet, comfortable back rest, soft cushion seat, travel in a relaxing speed and in style too!

 

Oh, if you are riding with GF of wife, both are in close proximity, pretty romantic

 

This is a scooter, not for high speed but it is really good for heavy traffic.

Man, you guys are making me consider using my 3rd COE on a scooter

[SDR]

Originally posted by Cyclop aka "Sideways!&q@Mar 23 2006, 02:05 PM

Man, you guys are making me consider using my 3rd COE on a scooter

Never get a GT unless you are prepare to give up riding normal motorcycle... hahahaha... I nearly gave up both after owning the GT. Really a lovely scooter...

 

hehehe... you can alway test ride mine or my wife's LX before getting 1...

 

This is my first scooter. I have a Goldwing and the GT200. I am not riding my Goldwing because the Vespa is such a great commuter. It runs 65-70 on the freeway easy and gets almost 70mpg. Have had it to 77mph according to the speedo. It feels a lot like a BMW F650 I used to have...really. The handling is good with decent brakes. I love the twist and go in trafic. The GT200 is stable at speed, much more so than you would think. Skip the cheap Vespa topcase. I got it - it works but aftermarket would be better. I think. Overall a very good scooter but like I said my first so I am comparing to motorcycles I have owned...

GT 200 REVIEW

 

Initially I don't believe this guy but after owning 1, I understand how he feels...

[colinyew]

hey all =)

new to this place.

wanna check out the price and consumption for this scooter.

understand its slightly higher then other vespas

been seeing it around .. and its real style.

[planescape]

the short pillion journey tat un-sith took me on last nite from KKFC to Kallang MRT was shiok

 

The pillion is darn comfortable eh. And sotrage space underneath the seat is even more spacious than LX yah.

 

 

Now i need to keep my eyes wde open for any 2nd- hand GTs... haha

[planescape]

Originally posted by colinyew@Mar 25 2006, 10:56 AM

hey all =)

new to this place.

wanna check out the price and consumption for this scooter.

understand its slightly higher then other vespas

been seeing it around .. and its real style.

think a brand new one will sets u back by roughly $7500 or so (plus minus a few hundred i think)

 

Fuel consumption seems to be hovering around 25km/l.

 

Colours seen so far were Black, Pearl White & Gray.

Maybe got a sky baby-blue too... not too sure.

 

It is a lovely bike

[un-sith]

Originally posted by planescape@Mar 25 2006, 11:34 AM

the short pillion journey tat un-sith took me on last nite from KKFC to Kallang MRT was shiok

 

The pillion is darn comfortable eh. And sotrage space underneath the seat is even more spacious than LX yah.

 

 

Now i need to keep my eyes wde open for any 2nd- hand GTs... haha

:thumb:

[Guest cheeko]

Originally posted by SDR@Mar 23 2006, 04:27 PM

Never get a GT unless you are prepare to give up riding normal motorcycle... hahahaha... I nearly gave up both after owning the GT. Really a lovely scooter...

 

hehehe... you can alway test ride mine or my wife's LX before getting 1...

 

 

GT 200 REVIEW

 

Initially I don't believe this guy but after owning 1, I understand how he feels...

hi sdr, i understand what u mean

[Guest xanc]

totally agree wif the above..

i couldnt get used to the gt200 tho it's super comfortable and great for city travellng.. gd pick up too!

but i coudnt give up on gears and normal motorcycling..

[bacaaku]

Planning to get me 1 of these. Shall I go direct to agent or any of you guys knows a good dealer?

[SDR]

Originally posted by bacaaku@Jun 19 2006, 05:30 PM

Planning to get me 1 of these. Shall I go direct to agent or any of you guys knows a good dealer?

PSC - Piaggio agent don't sell scooter... anyway, they will usually direct you to ASP. Source around, you will be surprised how much the price differ... ASP, Ban Hong Brothers and GHC gave quite good quotation...

 

[ah786786]

this is the only scooter good for touring,handling wise is good also compared to others scooters....only thing i dislike auto bikes.....ups this is a greater scooter:cheer: 200cc +light weight nia:sweat:

[PL]

Originally posted by SDR@Mar 23 2006, 12:35 PM

Dare to says this is the best vehicle I owned after 18yrs of riding...

can leave GP at 7pm, and reach KL before 10pm?......without stopping to top up somewhere in between?

Can fix wunderlich micro-flooter and touratech xenon HID lamps and fog lamps without draining ur battery before reach KL?

can fix GPS, comm-system and play CD on the move?

will it make me like it so much until i turn poetic?

can outrun certain bikers who's a bit http://www.absolutepunk.net/images/smilies/july06/gay.gif and like to ogle at ppl's butt?

can make ppl stop bugging me to get Relax Travel n cancel my wedding?

can make me stop getting excuses along the line of 'its like that one' from mechs?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

will i be banned here for posting this ? http://www.absolutepunk.net/images/smilies/new/nosmilie.gif

 

http://foolstown.com/sm/pom.gif

[narcx]

can leave GP at 7pm, and reach KL before 10pm?......without stopping to top up somewhere in between?

Can fix wunderlich micro-flooter and touratech xenon HID lamps and fog lamps without draining ur battery before reach KL?

can fix GPS, comm-system and play CD on the move?

will it make me like it so much until i turn poetic?

can outrun certain bikers who's a bit http://www.absolutepunk.net/images/smilies/july06/gay.gif and like to ogle at ppl's butt?

can make ppl stop bugging me to get Relax Travel n cancel my wedding?

can make me stop getting excuses along the line of 'its like that one' from mechs?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

will i be banned here for posting this ? http://www.absolutepunk.net/images/smilies/new/nosmilie.gif

 

http://foolstown.com/sm/pom.gif

 

 

 

i think you need help with your english. because i dont understand what you just wrote. and neither do you understand what he means by "Dare to says this is the best vehicle I owned after 18yrs of riding".

[spaiduhz]

I've ridden this bike for all of 2 days before crashing it into a wall. Let's see...with all bikes (I'm sure), there are pros and cons.

 

PROS:

- Automatic (literally twist and go, no clutch or gears to worry about)

- Stable at slow speeds AND fast speeds

- Looks great!

- You sit 'in' the bike as opposed to sitting on it. When the road is wet, you'll appreciate it.

No joke here. You need is to cover your torse, as the scoot will protect your body from the waist down.

 

- Comfortable ride

- Silent engine (doesn't go 'beeeehhhhh' like a lot of ah pek bikes out there)

- comes with a matching top box

 

CONS:

- Wide seat (can't put both feet down - i've sent my seat for cutting this week)

Normally i have to stand up to reverse the scoot... and i'm 174cm tall

 

- Auto side stand (it springs up - super annoying - currently getting mine changed to a normal side stand)

I am going to have to agree... the side stand doesnt lock into place when engaged. quite dangerous, imho, since this bikes is, like the next point states, the bike IS heavy.

 

- Heavy (for me cos i'm a girl)

- Under seat storage supposed to be able to fit 2 open faced helmets - i can't even fit one!

its designed for half helmets actually. you can still stuff 3/4 helmets in there though, and 3/4 helmets with PSB sticker is available in singapore.

 

- No helmet chain/loop - still figuring where to put my helmet (don't want to use the topbox cos it makes the bike heavier)

actually, got. swing the seat open and near the front on the seat there are two pegs, one on each side of the bike. that peg allows you to loop your shopping bags... or usually in my case, helmets when i want to go walk around after parking the scoot.

 

TEN CHARACTERS.