Buyer’s guide

Welcome to Scootering’s guide to the new scooter market, the only place where you’ll find data on all the main models in an easy-to-compare table.

How to use the guide

We’ve divided the market first by capacity, and then alphabetically within each category. We can’t possibly give values for every classic scooter, there are far too many variables for that, but we have included data for three of the most common machines; a Vespa smallframe, Vespa PX and Lambretta GP200. These should allow comparisons between ‘then and now’ and help anyone switching from classics to modern scooters, or vice versa. We’ve started with models from the usual suspects but over time we’ll be adding more models to widen the range of information available to you.

The data

Most of the data is taken from manufacturers’ websites. This can vary between manufacturers depending on what methods are used to test their machines. For example the type of riding carried out to determine fuel consumption and power readings are invariably taken at the crank rather than the rear wheel. Where the manufacturer has been reluctant to provide information we’ve taken an average figure from a variety of online sources. Where we’ve conducted a road test, the issue is recorded next to the data set.

Prices

Firstly, thanks to Jason Stevenson for providing the historic Vespa prices, all others are quoted from the manufacturer’s homepage. However, it’s always worth shopping around to see what discounts or offers are available. The list prices are all subject to On the Road (OTR) costs.

Opinion

Each scooter has a two-line description. The first line is a factual take, usually summarised from the manufacturer’s own publicity. The second is our honest opinion, based on personal experience of Scootering’s testers and reader feedback.