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Thanks for checking it out! It’s a fine scooter for sure with a couple weird quirks. Overall we’d definitely recommend it!

He’s a great guy and a great friend.

Agreed!

@ David RF The answer is Japanese monopoly illegal activity. If you sell one Japanese brand bike they do NOT allow you to sell a Piaggio because it's in competition. Honda and Yamaha scooters are ugly and too big, exception is for the Honda SH300-350i which unfortunately are NOT imported to Australia.

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That’s a common problem for taller folks! Glad you found one that worked for you. Thanks for watching.

We have one ready to ride if you want to come see how it is!

@@VespaPortland Would you consider taking a GTS300 and or a MP3 500 in trade towards one?

A GTS may be of interest. Depends on the year and miles.

Sounds like the European design is better!

@@VespaPortland this is the way we have it in Europe images.app.goo.gl/NuaJeqqaPsWqhBqa8

Btw I have the Piaggio Beverly 350, model 2019 and I can absolutely confirm that is the perfect weapon for every use. Love it

@@davidmiller9852 yes agreed , mine is the same 2019 bv 350 police , best regards 👍

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We can’t hear you! We are sitting in our cars with the radio on. Also, the fan/aircon is on. If you are coming from behind, we won’t hear you until we can see you anyway… meaning at the point in time where you have overtaken us, we can both see and hear you at the same time. But we can’t hear you coming. Putting on a slip-on exhaust is merely noise pollution that is terrible for the people that lives next to the streets where you drive. Don’t do that. We can’t hear your motorcycle coming!

Malossi exhaust is superior

We know one guy who is around that height (maybe a touch taller, actually) who rides one every day. I’d say go sit on one at your local dealer to see if it’s right. If it doesn’t fit, next best bet in the Piaggio/Vespa line is probably the Vespa GTS since the seat is flat and you can sit back a bit if needed.

Vespa Portland Thanks, I definitely will try it out. I love the Vespa 300 but do prefer the 16” wheels on the BV350 :)

Hey Huucho....I'm 6'4", 250lbs. My '18 BV350 takes me anywhere I want to go. Do I wish there was an aftermarket seat? Yes I do, but for no other reason than wanting one. I find that this scoot makes you sit properly upright and actually allows more miles in comfort. I've owned a Burgman 650 and actually found this a better ride. The Burgman sent every bump right up your spine. The BV is more of a feat under type ride and is actually better than you would expect once you give it a chance. My wife rides a Vespa and they are very comfortable but I too like the larger wheel. There are many "toys" available for the BV and I will admit that I have many of them BUT it really is a great scoot right out of the box. The mods do very little except hurt your wallet. Hope this helps.

That’s good insight! Thanks for writing.

David Andryshak thanks so much, appreciate it. I’ll be using the scooter for commutes, city driving but also would love to do longer trips along the coast where I live. So I’m looking for something that is both nimble / agile as well powerful enough for all of it. How would you rate the BV on this? I’ve actually got my eyes on a 2018 model that is for sale in my area. It’s got 10,000 km and looks very good still, also has a top box. Pretty much all I need.

You’re down in the Bay Area, right? There’s some good Piaggio dealers around there! Get that BV and slap that RAM mount you ordered from us awhile back on it!

@@VespaPortland Piaggio is in San Fran....a BIG PAIN to get into...no way I would drive a scooter across the Bay Bridge with those crazy drivers....we also have a dealership in Berkeley/ Oakland border which is closer...but I have had a couple of bad experiences with them and Im Leary of dealing with them again. Also down in San Jose but thats WAY to far away. I so wish we had a dealer like you or VespaMotorsport up my way.

I love my '16 BV350, and though YMMV, I've never needed a dealership once in my four years of ownership. Oil, rearend and coolant changes are pretty simple. It's a great bike, with power and style to spare. Brakes were a touch wooden when new, but now I don't seems to notice that much.

Xmax is a tugboat of a scooter. The BV is way more precise and steady. Also, it may be sound strange but Piaggio motors are better than Yamaha motors. Way more reliable.

I've tried both. Go for the BV350. The XMAX isn't as powerful and fun.

Portland is good enough for us! There's probably a dealer near you. Thanks for watching.

That’s a good point. Thanks for watching.

Haha! Be careful out there.