Scooters
2014Vespa GTS 300
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The 2014 Vespa GTS 300 is the biggest and fastest Vespa, with a steel body and classic style. Its liquid-cooled 278cc single makes 21.1 hp at 7,750 rpm and 22.3 Nm through an automatic belt drive, for a top speed of about 129 km/h. A 790 mm seat, 158 kg dry weight and ABS make it a premium, motorway-capable scooter.
- Capacity
- 278.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Dry weight
- 158.0 kg
- Seat height
- 790 mm
- Power
- 21.1 HP (15.4 kW) @ 7750 RPM
What’s new for the 2014 Vespa GTS 300
vs the 2013| Spec | 2013 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 22.0 HP (16.2 kW) | 21.1 HP (15.4 kW) @ 7750 RPM |
| Fuel capacity | 9.20 litres (2.43 US gallons) | 9.10 litres (2.40 US gallons) |
| Front suspension | Single arm, dual-chamber hydraulic shock absorber | Single arm, dual chamber hydraulic shock absorber with coaxial spring |
| Rear suspension | Helical spring with adjustable 4-position pre-load. | Two dual effect shock absorbers with adjustable preload |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc. ABS |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc. ABS |
| Wheelbase | 1280 mm (50.4 inches) | 1369 mm (53.9 inches) |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built for urban commuting and errands, weaving through city traffic with underseat storage and easy parking. Occasional light touring.
- Built for
- The iconic Italian scooter: stylish, refined and practical. Liquid-cooled HPE single delivers smooth, punchy town performance with real flair.
- Not ideal for
- Not for highway touring, track days, off-road use, or riders craving high-speed thrills and outright power.
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. Real-world figures depend on how and where you ride, and the last litres of a tank are reserve. Prices shown greyed are examples - type your own.
Engine
- Capacity
- 278.0 ccm
- Power
- 21.1 HP (15.4 kW) @ 7750 RPM
- CO2 Emissions
- 78 CO2 g/km
- Torque
- 22.3 Nm (2.3 kgf-m) @ 5000 RPM
- Engine type
- Single, four-stroke
- Fuel consumption
- 3.40 litres/100 km (29.4 km/l)
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.1335 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 75.0 x 63.0 mm
- Compression
- 9.9:1
- 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
- Automatic dry centrifugal clutch with vibration dampers
Performance
- Top speed
- 128.8 km/h (80.0 mph)
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1369 mm
- Overall length
- 1928 mm
- Overall width
- 754 mm
- Seat height
- 790 mm
- Dry weight
- 158.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 9.10 litres
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Load-bearing sheet steel chassis
- Front suspension
- Single arm, dual chamber hydraulic shock absorber with coaxial spring
- Rear suspension
- Two dual effect shock absorbers with adjustable preload
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc. ABS
- Front brakes diameter
- 220 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. ABS
- Rear brakes diameter
- 220 mm
- ABS
- Yes
- Front tyre
- 120/70-12
- Rear tyre
- 130/70-12
Other
- Color options
- Midnight Blue, Bronze
Specs last verified against published sources: .
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 | 2011 | 2014 | 2015 | 2019 | 2022 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 278 cc | 278 cc | 278 cc | 278 cc | 278 cc | 278 cc |
| Dry weight | 158 kg | 158 kg | 158 kg | 158 kg | 158 kg | 158 kg |
| Seat height | 790 mm | 790 mm | 790 mm | 790 mm | 790 mm | 790 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 9.2 L | 9.1 L | 9.1 L | 9.1 L | 8.5 L | 8.5 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Vespa GTS 300?
The 2014 Vespa GTS 300 has a Capacity of 278.0 ccm (16.96 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Vespa GTS 300 have?
The 2014 Vespa GTS 300 has a Power of 21.1 HP (15.4 kW) @ 7750 RPM.
What is the torque of the Vespa GTS 300?
The 2014 Vespa GTS 300 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 weigh?
The 2014 Vespa GTS 300 has a Dry weight of 158.0 kg (348.3 pounds).
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