Scooters
2012Vespa GTS 300 Super
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The 2012 Vespa GTS 300 Super is a retro-styled scooter designed for urban commuters and leisure riders seeking classic Italian charm with modern reliability. Powered by a 278cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine producing 21 horsepower, it delivers smooth acceleration and a top speed of 129 km/h. Best known for its timeless Vespa heritage, comfortable ride quality, and fuel-efficient performance, it remains an iconic choice for style-conscious scooter enthusiasts.
- Capacity
- 278.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Dry weight
- 148.0 kg
- Seat height
- 790 mm
- Power
- 21.2 HP (15.6 kW)
What’s new for the 2012 Vespa GTS 300 Super
vs the 2011| Spec | 2011 | 2012 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 23.6 HP (17.4 kW) | 21.2 HP (15.6 kW) |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Designed primarily as a nimble, efficient urban commuter that can also handle occasional longer rides on secondary roads.
- Built for
- A refined, premium scooter that blends classic Vespa style with genuinely capable performance for city and suburban riding.
- Not ideal for
- Not suited for riders seeking highway-speed touring comfort, off-road capability, or outright sporty performance.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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Worked out in your browser - nothing is sent to usBased on the maker's published fuel consumption and tank size. Official figures come from a gentle lab test - most riders use 10-30% more fuel than this, so expect less range in real riding, and the last litres of a tank are reserve. Prices shown greyed are examples - type your own.
Reliability & safety
Bike Reliability score, safety recalls and owner complaintsBike Reliability
How the score works →90
out of 100Excellent
The 2012 Vespa GTS 300 Super passed its annual roadworthiness test first time 90.6% of the time, 8.8 points above expected for bikes of the same age and mileage. That beats 90% of models.
All years of this model: 86 / 100 (excellent) from 11,907 tests.
90.6%Passed first time
5.6%Failed outright
3.8%Fixed during test
11,000Typical miles
1,773Tests
Pass rate by miles ridden
All years of this model.
Score by year first registered
76
79
91
86
90
98
200820092010201120122020
Against its rivals · ranks 1 of 6
| # | Model (all years) | Score | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vespa GTS 300 Super | 86 Excellent | 11,907 |
| 2 | Honda SH300I | 80 Excellent | 883 |
| 3 | Gilera Fuoco 500IE | 76 Good | 158 |
| 4 | Piaggio MP3 400 | 66 Good | 1,492 |
| 5 | Suzuki Burgman 400 | 57 Average | 334 |
| 6 | Honda SH150I | 37 Below average | 123 |
Rivals are the most-viewed bikes on MotorcycleDB in the same category and engine size, from within three years of this model.
From British annual roadworthiness tests, 2005-2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA MOT test data, Great Britain). How Bike Reliability works.
Engine
- Capacity
- 278.0 ccm
- Power
- 21.2 HP (15.6 kW)
- Torque
- 22.3 Nm (2.3 kgf-m) @ 5000 RPM
- Engine type
- Single, four-stroke
- Fuel consumption
- 3.50 litres/100 km (28.6 km/l)
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.1432 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 75.0 x 63.0 mm
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- Electronic by capacitive discharge (CDI)
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
- Lubrication system
- Wet sump, chain-driven lobe pump
Transmission
- Transmission type
- Automatic
- Final drive
- Belt
- Clutch
- Dry, centrifugal type
Performance
- Top speed
- 128.8 km/h (80.0 mph)
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1369 mm
- Overall length
- 1930 mm
- Overall width
- 755 mm
- Overall height
- 1170 mm
- Seat height
- 790 mm
- Dry weight
- 148.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 9.20 litres
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Load-bearing sheet steel chassis
- Front suspension
- Single-sided trailing arm with dual chamber hydraulic shock absorber with coaxial spring.
- Rear suspension
- Two dual effect shock absorbers with adjustable preload.
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc
- Front brakes diameter
- 200 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brakes diameter
- 200 mm
- Front tyre
- 120/70-12
- Rear tyre
- 130/70-12
Other
- Color options
- Black, Gray, White, Dragon Red
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 2009 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 278 cc | 278 cc | 278 cc | 278 cc | 278 cc | 278 cc |
| Dry weight | 158 kg | 148 kg | 148 kg | 148 kg | 148 kg | 158 kg |
| Seat height | 790 mm | 790 mm | 790 mm | 790 mm | 790 mm | 790 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 9.2 L | 9.2 L | 9.2 L | 9.2 L | 9.2 L | 9.1 L |
| Bike Reliability ⓘ | 79 Good | 86 Excellent | 90 Excellent | Too few tests | Too few tests | Too few tests |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
Rider Reviews
Common questions
What is the engine size of the Vespa GTS 300 Super?
The 2012 Vespa GTS 300 Super has a Capacity of 278.0 ccm (16.96 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Vespa GTS 300 Super have?
The 2012 Vespa GTS 300 Super has a Power of 21.2 HP (15.6 kW).
What is the torque of the Vespa GTS 300 Super?
The 2012 Vespa GTS 300 Super has a Torque of 22.3 Nm (2.3 kgf-m or 16.4 ft.lbs) @ 5000 RPM.
How much does the Vespa GTS 300 Super weigh?
The 2012 Vespa GTS 300 Super has a Dry weight of 148.0 kg (326.3 pounds).
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