Vespa GTV 300 IE vs Piaggio BV Tourer 300 (2013)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Vespa GTV 300 IEstacks up against the Piaggio BV Tourer 300. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Vespa GTV 300 IE | Piaggio BV Tourer 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2013 | 2012 |
| Price | $6,999 | $4,999 |
| Engine | 278 cc | 278 cc |
| Horsepower | 21 hp | 22 hp |
| Torque | 22 Nm | 22 Nm |
| Weight | 148 kg | — |
| Seat height | 31 mm | 31 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 2.4 L | 2.6 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Tires | 120/70-12 / 130/70-12 | 110/70-16 / 140/70-16 |
Vespa GTV 300 IE vs Piaggio BV Tourer 300 — which should you buy?
Picking between the Vespa GTV 300 IE and the Piaggio BV Tourer 300 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Vespa GTV 300 IE brings 21 hp in a 148 kg package, while the Piaggio BV Tourer 300 counters with 22 hp. On price, the Piaggio BV Tourer 300 has the lower MSRP.
Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: