Stella Auto vs Vespa S150
Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2014 2:42 pm
We've been looking out for a decent scooter for my wife, and I came across an S150 at a really good price. I met the seller and he let me test drive it (which was supremely cool of him).
The first thing I noticed was how it just didn't "fit" me like my Stella does. Where my Stella feels quite roomy, this Vespa felt very narrow, and my feet and knees were uncomfortably close together. I'm not a girl; I like my knees in the breeze, so to speak.
Secondly, I did not like the way it drove. I'm sure it simply comes down to what you're used to, but I was a little spooked by how the drivetrain grabbed on during starts and let go during stops. I'm not familiar enough with twist & go motorcycles to describe it any better than that, or to guess what process is happening there, or to even know if this is common to scooters. But I didn't like it.
I don't wanna completely bag on the bike, though. It was VERY solid. I could feel and see the quality in every inch of it. And the unique sound of it gave me chills (the good kind)! Truly a fine machine and worth every penny.
But considering I didn't test drive my Stella before purchasing, I'm pleased that I somehow chose a scooter that I'm happy with.
Anyway, I don't know what my wife's impressions would've been of the S, as she didn't test drive it. I encouraged her to at least consider it since it was such a good deal, but for whatever reason, she wants to keep looking.
The first thing I noticed was how it just didn't "fit" me like my Stella does. Where my Stella feels quite roomy, this Vespa felt very narrow, and my feet and knees were uncomfortably close together. I'm not a girl; I like my knees in the breeze, so to speak.
Secondly, I did not like the way it drove. I'm sure it simply comes down to what you're used to, but I was a little spooked by how the drivetrain grabbed on during starts and let go during stops. I'm not familiar enough with twist & go motorcycles to describe it any better than that, or to guess what process is happening there, or to even know if this is common to scooters. But I didn't like it.
I don't wanna completely bag on the bike, though. It was VERY solid. I could feel and see the quality in every inch of it. And the unique sound of it gave me chills (the good kind)! Truly a fine machine and worth every penny.
But considering I didn't test drive my Stella before purchasing, I'm pleased that I somehow chose a scooter that I'm happy with.
Anyway, I don't know what my wife's impressions would've been of the S, as she didn't test drive it. I encouraged her to at least consider it since it was such a good deal, but for whatever reason, she wants to keep looking.