Debating getting one for my first bike, I'm not sure if it's worth the giant price tag second hand (£3499 for a 2024 model) and I'm trying not to view it through the lense of it being my dream bike. What exactly would/wouldnt you guys reccomend about the vespa?
Hi guys! (Soon to be) First time scooter owner and I'm looking to buy a bike for the first time, and I have two contenders that I'm torn between!
One is a second hand 2024 Vespa Primavera 125cc for £3499 and the other and a new Kymco Skytown 125cc for £2999! I've really wanted a Vespa for a few years now, and I was really surprised to see it in the shop earlier and I really love it, BUT-
It's more expensive
Second hand so any issues the bike has had in the past is (currently) unknown to me
less protections if something goes wrong.
As for the cons with the Kymco, it's really just the fact it's quite a large bike that's putting me off and I'm not sure I would be comfortable with such a large vehicle just yet. That and it doesn't look as nice but meh 🤣 and I know its said not to buy a new bike for your first bike as YOU WILL drop it, but I would like something that would be easier to service if something did go wrong and has a warranty as I'm going to be using it to commute to work every day.
Either way, I've got to finance the bike, with there only being a £10-15 difference depending on which bike I go for. I feel like my heart is set more on the Vespa, but I also recognise it might not be the smarter decision in this situation. I might go back tomorrow and have another look at both bikes, but as of this moment, im still very indecisive.
Any advice, or even bike reccomendations you'd reccomend I'd look into? (Automatic scooters/mopeds only though 🤣)