My girlfriend has been wanting a Vespa since forever. Dimitri at Vespa of Brooklyn made that a possibility. He was super informative and helpful. Can't wait for the nice weather to go zipping around!! read more

Vespa Brooklyn - . & - Motorcycle Repair Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

My motorcycle recently had an electrical problem that prevented it from starting. After calling around some shops in the city, I decided to go with Vespa Brooklyn, even though their hourly rate was higher than some of the others. The Great: + Friendly staff all around + Nice shop + Great response time + Great pick-up van (covered) The Average: o Explanation of the problem. It was a bit of a black hole experience, since I didn't get to see the damaged parts, but the problem was fixed and it's running strong. o Pick-up was a little expensive. $125 to go from midtown to Brooklyn? Ouch. Their showroom is fairly small, but the vibe is great. The owner introduced himself and we had a brief chat and I could tell he was passionate about his shop. That made me confident in my decision and I will definitely be back (hopefully for the new Tuono!). read more

I usually take my GT300 for service here since I bought the vespa in Tribeca 3 yrs ago. Always they are super friendly on the phone and last week I had to take my bike since I had an accident on the FDR, all I can say is that the whole experience was very smooth, Edwin and Chris were very attentive and they took everything out of my lap. they dealt with the insurance company and delivered my bike right to my garage! if this is not white gloves service then I don't know what to call it! I am a very satisfied customer, won't take my Vespa anywhere else. Thanks! read more

After a Stolen motorcycle I bought a Scarabee Scooter from Aprilia and again... they delivered it in less than 2 hours and it was 6:00pm! Plus they are taking care of another scooter i bought for my ex- manager to do the paper works to retrieve the title for the new registration! Time saved for me, Andrew and Marco very active = Good Business ! Thanks Guys! read more

My boyfriend and I bought 2 scooters here at the beginning of May. (So much more fun than buying a car!) Sasha helped us pick the perfect ones for us and we have been joy riding ever since. It was a happy ending until the inevitable happened--someone backed into my bike and tipped it over cracking my mirror, my break lever and chipping paint. I brought the bike in about 20 minutes before close. The shop guys were super helpful and Chris told me he would get the repair charges squared away with my insurance. Of course there was another variable, which was that I needed to use the scooter for my overdue road test by a certain date. He assured me I would have it. I harassed him all week about it (unnecessarily) * sorry * and just as he said, it was perfect within a week **just in time for my test ** Thanks guys!!! read more

Good dealer, good service people, great stock. They have one douche bag working behind the parts counter, but the other guy is amazing so it kinda of balances itself out. Chris, your the man. Thanks for all the good work and help with my Stone if you happen to read this. Your friend, well, he needs some help. Anyway, I bought a Moto Guzzi V7 and it's been perfect. I'm considering getting an adventure bike next and I will be buying said motorcycle from Guzzi BK. To all the 1 star reviews, grow up. Stuff breaks, diagnosing bikes takes time. I've been to plenty of service shops and believe me, they provide good turn around times and reasonable service. It's a bit pricey, but running any shop in NYC with qualified techs is going to cost a premium. I wouldn't just drop off my bike to just anyone though. There's a shop here in my neighborhood that could not order an oil filter for my bike because of how unfamiliar they are with the brand. Mind you this particular model has been around since the 70's. Just saying. Specialized techs cost dough. I'd rather pay a bit extra and get a bike back that works instead of having it break on me again. read more

Vespa Brooklyn has been servicing my Piaggio Fly 150 scooter since I got the zippy motorbike in 2014. I am still riding it, and do so year round, 365 days a year barring ice, hellacious winds, storms, snow, or freezing temperatures. I love the scooter life and Vespa Brooklyn helps me keep my bike up to date and worry free. I took one star off cause they prices are on the high side, $90 for one hour of labor, to me, seems inflated. Also, I noticed uncomplicated jobs vs complicated installations still charge the same hourly rate, which is dubious. I do love the service people, especially my man Chris. They are good following up, and have been very patient with me at always explaining to me the bill and timeframe for repairs/inspections/installations. If you are into scooters or Italian motorcycles, check out their showroom next door to the service center, they got a variety of latest scooters and motorcycles to choose from. read more

This is a cool shop and they have winter storage. I talked to a guy there and they are getting the new Vespa 300's at the end of February. I want to try one out!! I have a Vespa GTS 250 with a Prima exhaust and I want to see if there is a big difference in power. Vespa Scooters Rock! read more

Vespa Brooklyn - www.meetup.com/nycscooterchicks - Motorcycle Repair Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Always have an excellent expereince at Brooklyn Vespa. Andrew, the owner, is super nice and very helpful. I have purchased 2 Vespas from the shop and they are always patient and attentive to my needs. I have used the service department on several occasions and found it be reliable, and although it is not the cheapest option in town, the job gets done properly. I am grateful that Brooklyn has a Vespa dealer and think it is a great way to get around our great city. Looking forward to the electric Vespa as my next bike! read more

I went there for my first 600 mile service on my Guzzi V9 Bobber Sport. Service guy Edwin greeted me before they even opened and wheel my bike in right away for my service. The mechanic Kosta got to work on my bike immediately with a 3 hour estimate, and they were done in 2.5 hrs. The mechanic made a point to tell me in person what he did. You can tell he was very knowledgeable on these bike. They even replaced my headlight through the warranty, who Edwin set up before I got there. I didn't want to make that drive twice from Long Island. Only down side of the whole day is there location. I'll do the 3000 mile oil change, but will be back at 6K. read more

RED FLAG! Terrible customer service with arrogant, money grabbing Owner (father) and obnoxious, dishonorable Manager (son). (NOTE: Respect for the highly skilled and dedicated mechanics & workers that give their best at Vespa Brooklyn--VB.) YES--you can be fooled by the slick clothes and polite demeanor necessary to get you to spend your money or have your Vespa serviced here. VB touts itself as the "only exclusive authorized Moto Guzzi, Piaggio and Vespa dealer in New York," and they are. If you own a Vespa in the Tri-State area--these guys know you're at their mercy. The moment there's a disagreement or question of their business practices--the level of aggressive rudeness, sharp tone and dismissive language is the code of conduct. As long as you go along with and pay for their exorbitant service pricing and questionable recommendations, you're going to have a good experience and write a favorable review here. I could provide a full description of what transpired with my interaction with VB but I don't want to give this disappointing, unprofessional business any more of my time or energy. I will only say that the matter of contention was an easy fix that required responsive communication at best, but the way both the Owner and Manager became disrespectful; raised their voices and refused to take responsibility or acknowledge the issue and my concerns was atrocious. I will never return to BROOKLYN VESPA and I'm sure they wouldn't care one way or another because they really have a racket going on there. ONE STAR only because if they don't get you on the first visit--they'll show themselves for the second or third. BEWARE: If you have an issue with your Vespa--take it to other proprietors in Harlem, Queens, the Bronx and in South Brooklyn. read more

The dealership has horrible customer service. They are just not interested in dealing with people if you haven't bought your bikes from them. Everytime I have gone there, I have come out feeling like they were doing me a favor by letting me in. The example of how anti-customer service is from the fact that they will do motorcycle inspections only from 10 - 1 and 3 - 5 only Monday to Friday. That means that someone needs to take time off to get the motorcycle inspected. Even their sales is horrible. I went in this week to ask if they sold tail bags, and after being sent to three different salespeople, I was told that they only sell for Vespa and Piaggio. They would not even bother to listen. And it was not like they were busy. They were hanging outside on the sidewalk. As and when I pull the plug on a new Stelvio, I will make sure they dont get my business. read more

Wonderful experience. Most of my interaction was with Arjun, who was helpful throughout - during the purchase up until drop off two weeks later. Highly recommend. Great friendly vibe in the place. read more

My story is kinda lengthy so feel free to skip to the advice at the bottom :) I brought in my scooter (Which I purchased at VB) after experiencing sporadic power loss. Chris told me that's it's most probably some cracked valve and should be covered by warranty. I call in two days later and Chris notifies me that "IT'S NOT WHAT [HE] THOUGHT IT IS BUT IT'S SOMETHING WITH THE TRANSMISSION AND WOULD HAVE TO BE DONE AS PART OF A MAJOR SERVICE FOR $360, NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY." I was very skeptical about it since it didn't feel like a transmission problem but rather a fuel problem. However I was very busy with school and had no time to further investigate the matter so gave in and told Chris to do the full service for $360. A couple of days later I call in to inquire about the scooter. It was right before closing, Chris wasn't there, and another guy picked up who told me that "[they] STILL WAITING FOR THE PART TO ARRIVE. So basically the issue was indeed covered by warranty but Chris lied to me and managed to squeeze out $360. I told that guy what happened and that I DON'T need the service. He told me that I misunderstood and that the service was RECOMMENDED not required and that It was already done and I'll have to pay Thankfully I had all the conversations recorded and in the end they were afraid of me taking legal action so when I called back the next morning they pretended as if the service wasn't done and they didn't charge me for it. I picked up the bike, and guess what, the problem was still there. I ended up taking it to Motorcycle Mall in NJ. They identified a minor issue with the carburetor and it was fixed within 3 days. No MAJOR SERVICE needed Drives like new. Now the only other time brought in my bike for repair they ordered and installed the wrong part.. I'm not sure what kind of mechanics they employ. Now to be clear there's a MAJOR SERVICE recommended by Vespa but it's at 7k miles and I was at 4.5k. And here's where Vespa Brooklyn's overall dishonesty comes into the picture: Their slogan is that "NEW YORK IS DIFFERENT" They will tell you that you need to do s particular service or oil change by 2k or so miles earlier than the manual due to the unusual traffic and potholes of NYC. If you argue (as I did) that the book says differently Chirs will swiftly tell you about 'horror' stories of people doing the maintenance according to the manual and ruining their engine and therefore forfeiting their warranty. I must admit that I believed them until I spoke to a mechanic from the US Vespa headquarters when I filed a complaint regarding the above story. He told me one thing: "ALWAYS FOLLOW WHAT IT SAYS IN THE MANUAL. THE MANUAL IS UNIVERSAL AND THE BIKE WAS DESIGNED FOR CITIES, NOT FOR COUNTRY ROADS." In addition, Vespa Brooklyn told me to use 86 grade fuel in contrast to the manual which says 95 (equivalent to 93 in America). Perhaps they want to insure maximum issues with the engine so you visit them as often as possible? Who knows.. The mechanic at Vespa Headquarters told me to stick with 93 as it says in the manual. Now, sadly Vespa Brooklyn is the only certified dealer in NYC at the moment. I you are thinking of buying a new bike, I'd suggest The Motorcycle Mall in NJ. They have more models in stuck and are a certified Vespa dealer. For repairs, I'd suggest Scooter Bodega. If you still your warranty and plan on doing repairs at Vespa Brooklyn here are some tips: -Get everything in writing and always record the conversations (yes it's legal as long as you're a party in the conversation and you don't have to tell them that you are recording) -Read every single paper before singing. (At some point Chris attempted to slip in a paper for me to sign which would authorize him to do some insurance work, even though I told him that I may just wanna take the cash and not do the work). I suggest you ask him to review it outside the shop so you don't feel rushed and disturbed by him. (He's and expert in making you feel that way). -Finally, if you have an issue, call the Vespa headquarters. The are here to help their customers and make sure you continue to buy their products. Also, a complaint with the department of consumer affairs can go a along way. -Follow the manual, I was assured by the Vespa headquarters that as long as you do the services as stated in the manual you'll never forfeit your warranty. Good luck! read more

almost 10 years ago i bought an aprilia from Andrew at Vespa Brooklyn , then sent my friend to buy his motoguzzi and now 10 years later i am back and just bought a gorgeous MP3 500 from them. These People are quick and professional, they are nice and knowledgeable about the bikes. they have incredible products and provide incredible services. i will keep coming back and send people their way as much as i can. Great buisness and great people. read more

Vespa Brooklyn has a lovely showroom and its staff are generally extremely courteous and fresh faced. So whats the problem? The problem is that they are both incompetent and dishonest when it comes to servicing and repairing bikes. I am sure they thrive on inexperienced Vespa owners. Probably people who have limited knowledge of the mechanical nature of their bikes. My belief is that you can buy from these people as that transaction is straightforward and their is limited scope to get ripped off. Servicing and repairs are a different story. They are scary in this regard. read more

Honestly, I always have the best repair service at Vespa Brooklyn. Before any work is performed, I get a breakdown of how much it's gonna cost me - never the fun part, but part of the deal. Knowing I won't get any $ surprises $ when I pick up my Vespa is always reassuring. Best Part: FREE WASH after service! and FREE Pickup from the SUBWAY!! who does that?! These guys are the best! read more

Just traded in my 50cc Primavera for a 150cc as I wanted a bit more power. Andrew and team were responsive, knowledgeable and professional. Even guided me to the less expensive option as it was the right ride for me. Highly recommend this team! read more

I brought my piaggio in years ago. The owners son took care of bike. The service was titled, "Major Service." $800. No itemized detailed receipt. Just "Major Service." At $800, I pick my piaggio up. Two days later, the battery dies and the muffler falls off. I call immediately and speak to owners son. "Not our problem, it did not happen on our time or store property, not our problem." Major Ripoff. Low class animals. They wouldn't treat John Gotti this way. Brooklyn vespa are weak, cowards, that make a living ripping off people. If the owners want to dm me, we can meet for coffee. read more

Helpful staff , Edwin is amazing helping the customers . Strongly recommend it , spectacular results on my Vespa.

Andrew is a great person to work with. The overall team at the Manhattan store and Brooklyn were great. I bought my first Guzzi here and it was an excellent experience. Fast and painless. read more

I had a very pleasant experience with Dimitris and James and highly recommend going here to any new riders. I had no experience in buying a vespa and had only rented/ ridden scooters a few times. All my questions were answered including how to get a permit and where to enroll for Motorcycle safety school. I was also surprised how quickly the process was for finding the right VESPA, putting a deposit on it and closing the deal including getting financing and insurance. This is really a full service shop and I'd definitely recommend it !! Thanks Dimitris! read more

This rating is just based on a phone call, I have not been to the store yet, and really is more of a rating of a salesman, rather than the store. But I think that a store that hires good salesmen is probably a good store. I am selling my BMW 1200GS and plan to purchase a scooter, perhaps a Vespa. Basically I've decided that although my current bike is TOTALLY AWESOME it is just not the best thing for the city. It's too big, goes too fast, etc. But I like the convenience of being able to get from point A to point B very quickly, and I love the fact that motos and scooters are TOTALLY EASY TO PARK in the city. So I googled "Vespa" and clicked on the find a dealer page at the Vespa site, and then clicked on Vespa-Brooklyn and got the phone number for the store. When I called, I had an excellent experience speaking with James Dobson, one of the salesmen there. (PLEASE NOTE: THIS JAMES DOBSON IS NOT AFFILIATED IN ANY WAY WITH THE ANTI-GAY, ANTI-CHOICE, BASICALLY INSANE AND HORRIBLE ORGANIZATION, "FOCUS ON THE FAMILY" WHICH IS LED BY A FAR RIGHT WING CHRISTIAN NUT-JOB NAMED JAMES DOBSON). James patiently spent about 30 minutes on the phone with me going over all the questions I had about how I can sell the bike, and what types of scooters this place sells, and the differences between the various types of scooters, and how they compare to a large bike like mine, etc., etc. James was very helpful and I plan on heading to the store next week to check out the scooters. JAMES IS AWESOME (and so I presume Vespa Brooklyn is also a good store). read more

Went there for inspection with my Yamaha Vino and not Vespa this morning. Although staff told me it will take at least 45 minutes, but it was done in 20 minutes with no hassle. Recommended place for a smooth motorcycle inspection in Brooklyn area. read more

I've been a customer of Vespa Brooklyn since 2009 and have had various services and claims with my scooter(s) through this dealership. Andrew is really friendly and courteous in the showroom and made my buying experience a joy. Additionally, Chris at the Service Dept. is truly a wonderful guy to work with every time I've had issues with the bike. I can't recommend these guys enough if you are in the market for a Vespa or any other brands they sell at this dealership. read more

Andrew and his team we're great they even delivered it to me for free can't wait for my next purchase I plan on using these guys for all my maintenance read more

It's going on 2 years since I purchased my red Vespa GTS 250cc and I appreciate the relationship I have with this business. This week I got full body work on the scooter to repair scrapes after a small fall. It looks brand spanking new! If I drive them crazy with my calls or questions, I would never be able to tell. They are super supportive and professional. They support my service decisions, give great advice for maintenance and products, whether in house or not. I always make pick ups and delivery convenient for me and are very responsive. read more

The service department is very aggressive with their maintenance schedule. I think Piaggio corporate should be made aware that they push clients not follow the service manual schedule. Why would they push to change a drive belt at 5000 miles and oil every 2000-3000 miles when factory service manual has belt change at 12,500 and oil change every 6000. They told me because of NYC streets and driving. What a ridiculous statement and a lie! I am from Rome where scooters are run very aggressively (stop and go) and on narrow cobble stone streets. My beverly 350 was always serviced as per the Piaggio maintenance schedule. They have a captive market and completely take advantage of this to maximize profits. Go to Roberto at UNIK MOTO in LIC for service the way it is supposed to be. Fair, high quality and by the manual. read more

Had a fantastic experience here from the moment I walked in the door to the moment I pulled away on a Primavera 150. Andrew runs a fantastic operation and Arjun, my sales rep, is the best. Knowledgable, friendly, not pushy at all. Even with social distancing and having to run a very limited operation (masks required!) Arjun was able to move things quickly and have me riding as soon as I decided to pull the trigger. I'll be coming back here for service and anything else I might need. Feels like I'm part of the Vespa Brooklyn family now. Great one stop shop. If you're looking for a Vespa get over there. read more

I bought a new Moto Guzzi V7 from Vespa Brooklyn last week and the experience was absolutely incredible. The staff is beyond pro and they have a huge selection motorcycles. Arjun, the shops Product Specialist was particularly helpful and knowledgeable. He maid the process easy and painless... and helped me out every step of the way. So if you're in the market for a motorcycle or scooter -- go check them out first! read more

Sometimes you read a review on here that is just perfect. In this case I credit Charlie S. He says: Vespa Brooklyn has a lovely showroom and its staff are generally "OK" and fresh faced. So whats the problem? The problem is that they are both incompetent and dishonest when it comes to servicing and repairing bikes. I am sure they thrive on inexperienced Vespa owners. Probably people who have limited knowledge of the mechanical nature of their bikes. My belief is that you can buy from these people as that transaction is straightforward and their is limited scope to get ripped off. Servicing and repairs are a different story. They are scary in this regard.. I will add that ANDREW is the worst of them all. He is not friendly condescending and insulting, so you can expect too much from his staff. Not professional. Is it possible to give NO star? this place is a 0 star operation. Thanks Andrew for NOTHING, I will never (never say never, so I feel strongly about this) take my bike to this place again. DONT BE A SUCKER read more

At Any Service Center, Im Always Scared of bringing any of my vehicles In for Servicing, whether it be car or bike. It wasnt the case here. I came in and the guys were Great, they even washed my bike @ the end. I hope to Receive the same great service every visit.+ moped wash not expected. read more

I bought my Vespa Sprint from here a few months back! The owner (Also named Andrew) walked me through the process from start to finish. I got a great price and even better service. Couldn't have asked for a better experience. Grazie! read more

Wow I'm very surprised of all the "Good" reviews on yelp. I'm sorry to say my experience was quite the opposite. I brought my Px150 in for a simple gas leak fix. After $400 later they still couldn't fix the problem and suggested that I replace the tank. I decided to buy the tank from them and have my brother who was visiting and a vespa certified mechanic install it to save further costs. It was to my surprise that the problem of the leak was nothing more then a $2 gas line which they said they replaced on the work order but never did. The gas tank was intact and didn't need to be replaced. To make matters worse they refused to refund me the money on the tank. Very much a lack of professionalism and experience. I would NOT suggest them to anyone. There are much better and "honest" dealers in the city. read more

I'm going to make it short.. Read the negative reviews about the service dept, Before going here... They are 100% correct ... Unless you are going to let them take advantage of your insurance company they will not have anything to do with you... They take their time getting to your bike then rush you into decisions... Oh and if you have an older bike, Then... well It's just not worth their time... They didn't do anything I wanted to my bike and to be honest it runs like totally since I got it back... They call you and if you don't answer (cause you are at work) They will literally hang up and call again... Super amatuer.... The sales dept may be good... But the service dept is too overwhelmed and They want to do what is easiest for them... Never again... read more

I bought my 2012 Vespa s150 two weekends ago, and I had such a great experience with James and mischa. They made the purchasing process super easy and offered up great tips for riding around the area. Thanks again! read more

If I could give less than one star I would. I bought my Vespa here a few years ago. Ive also been doing my winter storage here for the last few years. Bottom line...I spent over 10k here in the last few years. I recently needed to get an estimate for a repair. They wanted to charge me $160 to give me an estimate. They said they would refund me if I got the repair there. I explained to Chris that I was a long time customer and bought the bike there. "It doesn't matter its shop policy". Well that was the last time they will be hearing from me. I am now doing all my repairs at Scooter Bottega in Redhook, Brooklyn. Much better customer service and no attitude. read more

Even if I got my Vespa at Vespa Queens (I toke advantage of a promotion) I came here to ask info about service since it is more convenient for me. What a bunch of -insert the worst insult you can thing of-. You are selling bikes not the cure for cancer so you can leave the attitude at home. Even if I live in Brooklyn I will continue to go to Queens even if I have to crawl over there. read more

I've been riding scooters for about three years now. A month ago I finally got the my little "dream machine", a brand-spanking new Vespa LX150. In one month of owning it, I've already had two issues. First: a key got stuck and wouldn't come out of the ignition. I do realize that many a guy would fix this problem on the spot, but I was a damsel in distress. I initially went to Vespa Soho, only to be told that their service center is in Brooklyn and none of their salespeople are willing to even come out of the store to see if they can help. I called Vespa Brooklyn and they were not just knowledgeable, but also nice and accomodating. My second problem was worse: someone knocked my scooter down and by the time the evil "they" picked it up, the carburator was flooded and scooter was not operational. Andrew from Vespa Brooklyn had a truck out to Tribeca in under 20 minutes. Now that's service! read more

Do never go to this peoples for an estimate true your insurence.......they ll try to rip money off .....do never take your bike in garage to then,Andrew the manager and the other kind of manager of garge part are layer disonest people s without know the different between a truck and vespa....they had my piaggio fly for 2 mounts ,piaggio denied my warranty( becouse of they layer), and I been asked 2000$ for new motor ,for a bike than I pay less than 4000.....I took the bike away in place in Brooklyn 18 avenue and 86 than in 3 days and 475$ fixed my bike read more