I do not take my Vespa on the freeway. The 2006 Vespa LX 150cc I had was fast enough to go on the freeway. Did it one time and that was it. Too wobbly. Wouldn’t do it unless I got a steering stablizer. I feel more comfortable on smaller side streets, but have taken main streets before.
The new Vespa 250 have bigger wheels and are very fast. No problem going on the freeway.
My old ’61 top speed is about 45-50. Fast enough for me to run errands and go to the beach. I am never in a hurray where I have to race somewhere. If I need to go somewhere real quick, I’ll just take the TT.
It takes a while to get used to riding them. The Vespa LX was – gasp – an automatic. So pretty much girl friendly. The older ones you have mix oil and gas and you have to change gears. Fine w/me, since I used to ride around on the 80 and don’t have a problem using a clutch. But the gear shifter is on the handlebar when you pull in the clutch, turn the handle into gear. A little unusual.
I think my 80 was much easier to ride and handle.
Did someone cut your husband off? What happened? Glad he’s ok. That’s one thing about Italy, at least where I went, there were more scooters than cars.
