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Video link to youtube video or it starting up and running. https://youtu.be/XAOp6IbHbzE 2 keys, service manual and owner's manual included. Literally in "Like New" condition with clean bill of health from Scooter Therapy in Madison, WI last week. Clean carb, new gel battery, starts on 1 kick. 2 stroke, easily hits 60 mph and I weigh 250lbs. 150cc was upgraded to 200cc performance kit with upgraded exhaust so it sounds pretty nice for a scooter. 4 speed shift on left hand grip. Foot pedal for rear brake. Brakes adjusted so they work perfectly, tires in great shape. Ready to ride for a very long time before it needs a thing. Separate tank for the 2 stroke oil so just pull up to the pump and fill like anything else and the scooter does the mixing automatically. The Stella was first introduced under the Genuine name in 2003, but its lineage can easily be traced back to Vespa’s PX design that was crafted in the late 70’s. The Stella isn’t a modern scooter wearing retro clothes, it’s a true vintage scooter that’s still in production after many decades of popularity. The Stella was imported to the USA with 2-stroke power in several batches in the early years. The only state to miss out was California with its most stringent regulations. The 2-stroke Stella 150 was generally available from 2003-2006 and then again in 2008 and 2009. After Vespa developed the PX design in the 70’s, they partnered with Indian based manufacturer LML (amongst others) to manufacture the scooters. LML ended up becoming the largest manufacturing arm of Vespa for their PX line of scooters throughout its hey-day in the 80’s. All of the PX engines and most of the frames where built at the LML plant in India during this period. Since it was their largest PX production facility, Piaggio had their latest engine designs only at the LML plant, so when the two companies parted ways in 2000, LML was left with the most technological up to date equipment and designs for Piaggio’s PX line, as well as the rights to continue to use them.Genuine scooters formed a relationship with LML early in the new millennium and collaborated to bring the PX design back to the USA in a package that was both of high quality and quite affordable. Video link to youtube video or it starting up and running. https://youtu.be/XAOp6IbHbzE From 2003 through 2009, all Stella’s were powered by the PX’s traditional motor - a 150cc 2-stroke. Unlike the batch of PX scooters Vespa brought to North America in 2005, only the Stella used the newer reed cage instead of the older rotary design. The motor offered reasonable fuel economy for a large 2-stroke and a top speed of 55mph. In some forms this engine is a bit faster, but compliance with American emissions regulations doesn’t go hand in hand with maximizing the power output of a large 2-stroke. Numerous performance modifications are available for the speed inclined, as the PX is one of the most popular scooters ever and thus enjoys a vibrant and diverse aftermarket scene. This one is 200cc and top speed is 65-70mph. Design and Amenities The Stella offers a generous sized glovebox, which mostly makes up for the lack of underseat storage. Obviously you’re not going to fit your helmet in here, but pretty much anything else will fit as this glovebox is larger than pretty much any other scooter. The Stella also has a spare wheel mounted in the left flank, which is one of those things that may come in extremely handy one day. As the pictures readily show, the Stella is a true PX design and thus embraces both manual shifting and a floor mounted rear brake. Enthusiasts will find these a charm to use, while people looking for simple and practical transportation might prefer the CVT’s found in modern scooters. The huge worldwide popularity of the PX design means there’s abundant accessories available from this scooter. The plethora of aftermarket companies will happily sell you a diverse range of accessories that run the gamut from chrome tidbits to fire breathing big bore kits. Since its introduction, the Stella has been available in a range of tasteful colors. The Stella’s true vintage design makes it different from the plethora of vintage styled modern scooters on the market. With any design that is 35 years old, some aspects aren’t going to be as refined as a newer machine. The floor mounted rear brake is a neat reminder of an era gone by and it’s something you can easily get used to, but a lot of riders will find a handlebar mounted rear brake to have a quicker learning curve. The manual shifting is another aspect that appeals to some scooterists, while others would rather keep things simple with a CVT. Buddy, ruckus, yamaha, honda, pcx 150, metropolitan, zuma runabout, high roller, smooth operator, evolve, helium, mahindra, Aprilia, hero zir, lead 125, 300, 150, peugeot, piaggioOn Sep-20-16 at 18:43:38 PDT, seller added the following information: If it hit's reserve I will put $100 towards shipping. I can also deliver within 3 hours of Madison, WI.