My first ride on a scooter

[Deleted User 796]

Your opinion is wrong and there's no way your servicing costs are anywhere near is low as mine on the Xevo at the same milage.

But we are allowed to disagree y'know

[Terry1100]

Here's the flames of outrage, WHAT A LOAD OF BOLLOCKS !

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who have probably never rode one for any amount of time

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People will insist on comparing the GP800 with lesser scooters - including a Sym 300 ROFLMAO and the Barge that is the 650 Burgman

Storage space is also pathetic

Well, if you want the bit under the seat to put things in and only want a 400, fair enough - I'm happy that under the seat is the other half of the engine

[Deleted User 796]

Well what would you compare it with, a boat, a supermarket, a skateboard??

If you're comparing it to other bikes then it loses out as it's less powerful than most of them and has shitty mpg, the op might as well keep his sports bikes.

And if you're comparing it to other scooters then it's only advantage is speed.

The TMax is better handling and has more storage and leg room (and better build quality), the Burgman 650 and Silverwing both have better storage and weather protection and leg room and do the same or better mpg.

The GP800 is a flop, it's such a shame the Piaggio group didn't invest more R&D to refine the engine and stick it in a tourer - the X10 850 would have been great.

[gn2]

Stick a pair of panniers and a topbox on a GP800, hey presto, tourer.
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The GP is a fabulous looking thing and that's reason enough to buy one.

[chippie]

rtfm.

1st. point I wouldn't compare the XEVO400 to the the GP
2nd. it's only advantage is it speed,not so but if it where
what an advantage.
3rd.T-Max has better handling, and you'd know that from
experience.
4th.T.Max has more storage, so you can get an extra pair
of ear plugs in there.
5th.T.Max has more leg room "bollocks" you must be 1foot
head to gut and 5foot gut to toe.
6th.Better build quality, than most Italians may be the GP
debatable.
7th.Burgman and Silverwing better storage, one to you
but there again I'd sooner have style than bulk if I
need a boot I take the car.

Just as a matter of interest how long did you own a GP before
you got rid of it because it was crap.

[Deleted User 796]

I don't think it's crap, if you want a toy and don't ride much then it's fine. It is a sales (and imo design) flop though and the Aprilia SRV will go the same way.

As for handling, you are right, I am only basing that on reviews as when I sat on the GP800 is was far too small for me to want to ride it. I sat on the TMax and it felt like it had more room to me. There aren't many people out there that have owned every scooter in the world.

I have been to a few dealers who have far more experience with the GP800 than you (as you have only owned one) and they have all warned me off it, mainly for the silly servicing costs if you do any decent milage, even the dealer with one to sell in mint condition!!!

Apart from speed, tell me of the other advantages of the GP800 then because I can't see any???

And the GP800 isn't even stylish - you'll look like a cock on any scooter to joe public, that's generally not why people ride maxi scoots though.

7. Sums it all up really, maybe you should get a FJR/VFR they're both faster/better handling and much more stylish if you want an auto and are not concerned about luggage space?

[Dave Weller]

I'm now calling the bike I love a Bargeman.
A scooter should not have an exposed chain, that either goes rusty or sprays oil on the wheel or bodywork.

[Terry1100]

A scooter should not have an exposed chain

I'll give you that one

What's actually wrong with the GP800.

The mirrors - too small and in the wrong place.
The speedo - MPH markings are illegible, but it doesn't matter as it's staggeringly innacurate
It has a chain.

That's it.

I am only basing that on reviews as when I sat on the GP800 is was far too small for me to want to ride it.

I am basing my comments on 4 years and 21,000 miles of ownership - I have no further need to contribute to this thread.

[Dexter]

First I would like to thank Terry for meeting with me earlier today and letting me have a test ride on his GP800. (My 2nd ever ride on a twist and go).

I am 6'3" tall and found plenty of room on the machine, the seat was comfy.
It handled and rode over the potholes well.
It had a topbox and space under the seat for a hat.
Very easy to ride with plenty of extra voom available on demand.
The screen lacked the wind protection I am after (due to my height).

I am still convinced a maxi scoot is the answer to my commuting desires.
Burgman 400 / 650, Yamaha Tmax / Majesty or Silverwing?

I commute 50 miles each way on the A3 (dual carriageway), so it needs to maintain 60/70mph, be economical, reliable and offer good protection from the elements.

[MrGrumpy]

People will insist on comparing the GP800 with lesser scooters - including a Sym 300 ROFLMAO and the Barge that is the 650 Burgman

Tricky ground....the GP800/SRV is practically the same weight as the Lardy Burger!!!