VESPA GTV Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & Photos

The 2014 MY Vespa GTV 300 i.e. can be purchased only by American or Canadian customers, and comes with a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 278cc, single cylinder engine mated to a continuous variable transmission, and can produce 22 horsepower and 22 Nm of torque. It addresses the more nostalgic among Vespa fans, its design being inspired from the 50's and 60's scooters from the Italian brand, and has retro features such as the front mudguard-mounted headlamp.

The 2013 MY Vespa GTV 300 i.e. sports a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 278cc, single cylinder Quasar engine paired to a continuous variable transmission, and produces 22 horsepower and 22 Nm of torque. As all the models from the GTV series, its design is based on its forefathers from the 50's and 60's, and the most defining feature is the headlight which has been mounted on the front mudguard. In addition, it comes with a front and rear luggage rack, as well as a dual seat and small windscreen, which improve its long haul capabilities.

The 2012 MY Vespa GTV 125 Vie della Moda has been built as a more agile and lightweight to its bigger displacement, GTV 300 sibling. This special edition comes with an unique, "Marrone Etna" paint scheme, and it has been designed by the Italian engineers to further strengthen the Vespa heritage with the fashion world, as the name suggests. At its heart lies an air-cooled, four-stroke, 125cc, single cylinder engine mated to a continuous variable transmission.

The 2012 MY Vespa GTV 300 Vie della Moda is a special edition version that features an unique, "Marrone Etna" paint scheme, and was designed to further establish Vespa's contribution to the fashion world. At tis heart lies a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 278cc, single cylinder Quasar engine mated to a continuous variable transmission, and can produce a gritty 22 horsepower and 22 Nm of torque. In addition, it comes with a luggage rack and the GTV-characteristic front mudguard-mounted headlight.

The 2011 MY Vespa GTV 300 sports a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 278cc, single cylinder Quasar lump paired to a continuous variable transmission, and can produce 22 horsepower and 20 Nm of torque. It is one of the most powerful Vespas on the market, and can take on the roles of a daily commuter, and even weekend outings, thanks to a 80 mph max speed, front and rear luggage rack, and the two-up seat with a storage compartment beneath it.

In the aesthetics department, it has been designed as a tribute to the 50's and 60's Vespa scooters, in order to celebrate more than 60 years of Vespa production. In addition, it has its headlight mounted on the front mudguard, exactly like a classic Vespa.

The 2010 MY Vespa GTV 300 addresses the more nostalgic among Vespa fans, with its design being strongly influenced by the 50's and 60's models from the Italian brand, such as the front mudguard-mounted headlight. At its heart lies a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 278cc, single cylinder engine mated to a continuously variable transmission, and can produce 22 horsepower and 20 Nm of torque. In addition, it comes with modern touches, such as front and rear brake discs, for a higher level of safety, and a modern suspension system, which make for a more agile and plush ride.

As its smaller displacement, LXV 150 sibling, the 2009 MY Vespa GTV 250 has been designed to celebrate 60 years of Vespa production, and has a design that has been heavily inspired from the 50's and 60's Vespa two-wheelers. It features a chromed luggage rack and a brown upholstered dual seat, which combine both functionality and classic styling, and makes this machine suitable for longer hauls, also.

At its heart lies a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 244cc, single cylinder lump paired to a continuously variable transmission (CVT), and can produce 22 horsepower and 20 Nm of torque. In addition, the Italian engineers claim it can reach a top speed of 76 mph and a gas mileage of 65-70 mpg.