Easy to ride, but remember that city-centre traffic is stressfull/ dangerous (Piaggio Vespa ET4)

Member Name: Edwardo Revilo

Product:	Piaggio Vespa ET4
Date:	18/05/09 (593 review reads)
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Advantages: Easy handling, nice looks

Disadvantages: Poor, heavy steering (understeer in my view)/ indicators/ small mirrors

have had it for a few days, having originally rented scooters in thailand, and decided to take the plunge in central london.

a lot more stressful.

it's pretty smooth in terms of the engine and does get you away quicker than the cars at the lights.

but there are a few negatives:

- the indicators are silent and do not turn off automatically. Piaggio should be crucified for this as it is VERY easy to forget the indicators are on, and hence very easy for a car to pull out (potentially fatally) in front of you, thinking you're gonna turn.

- the wing mirrors are pathetically small and too narrow for me to see beyond my shoulders. they should also be further forward to get a greater perspective.

overall, i can see how they can be seen as fun, but central london traffic on a motorbike is stressfull, not fashionable.

Summary: Nothing to compare it to. Easy to handle, but are you too accident-prone?

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