Thursday, October 29, 2020

The Great Scooter Competition...

 

Joan's Xmax easily walked away from my previous Vespa GTS.  This newest version of the GTS, the HPE (High Performance Engine) pulls stronger - today, we have the chance for some roll-on competitions...


We took the scoots out of town, where we'd have no traffic and smooth road.  The wind was blowing above 22mph, so that may be a factor.  We'll try this again sometime on a calm day... calm days are rare here in the Tropical Tip.

It was in the low-70s during our ride; comfortable in our mesh jackets.

If you don't want to watch the video, here are the results:

Race 1: The Xmax pulled ahead.

Race 2: We swapped bikes; the Vespa pulled ahead.  Joan thinks it is the rider... it may be someone jumping the gun.

Races 3, 4, and 5: Swap back and reasonably close.

In the end, the Xmax still out-pulls this new GTS.  For now.  The Vespa will "open up" as it gets more miles on it; it may get closer.  ;-)

 

 


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