1. How fast will it go? While this number will of course vary from scooter to scooter, as a general rule, a Vespa with a good engine on it will open up and run between 35-55 mph, depending on the model. This speed can be increased with some specific performance modifications made to your motor. Also important to consider is the engine displacement size, which will range between 50cc and 200cc. The bigger your engine, the faster it can be made to go. Keep in mind though, Vespas are made to be driven short, quick distances--not go for extended high speed travel on the highway. They were never designed for that kind of use, so realize that if you demand too much of your scooter, in the long run it will need much more servicing and repair.

2. Does it have a title? As a general rule, no. Because of the age of these imported scooters, titles are a rarity. We supply each Vespa we sell with a Bill of Sale, which is enough in many states to register a scooter over 20 years old. Each state's DMV has different requirements and restrictions, so Moto Bravo strongly suggests that you check with local authorities to determine what you need. There is a good resource on the web we have found, where you can register your scooter for $75. Go see www.its-titles.com for more information on registering your scooter online--takes about 1-2 weeks, and this seems to be a very safe company to trade with.

3. Do I have to change the oil? Yes, but not as often as you might think. Because as a two-stroke engine, vintage Vespas use a pre-mixed gas/oil fuel, the oil that lubricates the motor comes mainly from the mix. There is gear case oil, and it would require attention and changing about every 600 miles. At that time, you'll also want to check and clean or replace your spark plug. This will help keep you riding for a long, happy time. A well cared-for engine should last for many many years.

4. Do all vintage Vespa's require oil to be mixed with the gas? Yes and no. Yes, all vintage Vespas have two-stroke engines which require two-percent or five-percent oil to be mixed with the fuel. However, some of the later models have an auto-lube system, which does the mixing for you. So you can put the oil in a separate tank than the gas, and it is mixed in the engine. For most models though, you will need to pre-mix the gas and oil. We can provide you with a special mixing cup to measure the oil to exactly the right ratio.

5. What kind of oil should be mixed with the fuel? It is imperative to use oil specifically designed for two-cycle vehicles (not chainsaws or leaf blowers). We also recommend to use 100% synthetic oil. Although purists may comment that the factory never recommended synthetic oil, we say that if it had been available at the time these engines were designed, the owner's manual would have definitely recommended synthetic oil. Synthetic oil burns cleaner, which does not foul the spark plug as much, and it smokes less--there is even strawberry scented oil for scooterists with sensitive noses. We also believe that synthetic two-cycle oil has superior lubricating properties over their organic-based competitors.

6. Where do you ship, and how much does it cost? Due to so many inquiries about shipping, we have developed a Forward Air/ Moto Bravo shipping rate and destination sheet for 2004. It contains every location we ship to, and the cost for both a smallframe and a largeframe scooter. Click Here for a copy of this rate and destination sheet today.