vespas

Those of you that have it, how do you find them?  What about driving in the rain? After having just been to Amsterdam, I am seriously considering one of these little beauties for around town!

I had a Vespa when I lived in California and oh, how I miss it!!  It's OK in the rain if you don't go too fast and if you have a good coat.  In London I saw these things that covered the legs and hands of people riding their Vespas,which is super clever.  They're really fun and great for city driving.  I hope I can get another one some day. 

I saw a gorgeous pale green one last weekend (and even took a picture of it)! But the thought of having to go through the whole driving license test ordeal again is enough to put me off for life! 

I'd really love one as well, I nearly got one in Brighton (would be perfect for you!) but as my work is in the middle of nowhere I don't think it would be suitable for me...maybe when we move to Austin

Navie your in the right place if you do want to get one - not sure who it was but there was a Brighton company that would rent you a vespa for the day. Did find these though:

 http://www.cdscooters.com/#welcome

http://www.brightonvespaclub.co.uk/





Loads of vespa/scooter/mod events in Brighton (all over the country really ) usually

I saw a gorgeous pale green one last weekend (and even took a picture of it)! But the thought of having to go through the whole driving license test ordeal again is enough to put me off for life! 

Would you need to - not sure on this but i thought if it was under 125cc you could drive it on a car license?

Would you need to - not sure on this but i thought if it was under 125cc you could drive it on a car license?

Well that changes everything! 

I love Vespas. The website is awesome, tells you the whole history of them. And loads of eye candy for those who like to covet... 

As i thought, for a 50cc you can get on straight away, for a 125 its a days training.

http://www.smart-scooter-commuter.com/motorcycle_license_requirements.html

Oh yes Navie you can rent them in Brighton - good idea!

http://vroombythesea.com/

Oh no! They stopped renting them

This thread has got me reminiscing about the the whole mod/mod revival scene now  

http://www.modrevival.net/RevivalMod.html

Navie there is a great shop in Brighton - http://www.jumpthegun.co.uk/

As i thought, for a 50cc you can get on straight away, for a 125 its a days training.
http://www.smart-scooter-commuter.com/motorcycle_license_requirements.html

I did CBT and rode a scooter back in the distant past when I was still at school before passing my car driving test which then meant I could rip the L plates off. You don't *have* to do CBT if you have a full car licence but I'd say basic training is still worth doing if you've never ridden a moped before at all, I did my CBT with a local motorcycle club and found it very helpful.

David