A switch to the left selects on and off for fuel efficiency , but , personally , I find the engine continually stopping annoying , so I flicked it off . The glove box does offer a power socket for your phone , and the ignition comes with a sliding cover to be weather and tamper proof . Around town I used the side-stand , but it comes with a centre-stand too . Parking does require some forethought as it takes up a bit of space , but for those who like Maxi scooters for comfort , shopping and cruising , such issues are non existent . And as I said , that under-seat storage is enormous . Display-wise , the dash and instrumentation is both attractive and clear , and colourful without garishness .

WHEN A MAN LOVES A WOMAN ... All in all , if you like big scooters , if comfort and cruisiness is your bag ; if being seen by traffic , and carrying a lot of stuff around is your thing , then the Sym GTS 300i is an exceptional beast .

Yes , I came to understand , and even enjoy its oozing , cruisey demeanour , and its remarkable rapidity on the motorway , and it is very well made , and finished crisply . Although you ’ ll need to like plastic . Perhaps most importantly , Maxi scooters of this size , build quality , and ability are usually well into 12 – 13000 dollars . At $ 8995 retail , Percy and his siblings are truly exceptional value for money . Size , like beauty , is in the eye of the beholder , and when a man loves a woman ( or person of emotive interest ) who are we to get in the way ? Percy Sledge penned it , and he was right . If you love it , you love it . My own Percy was a fun companion for a while , and although we never really fell in love , we certainly shared a happy affinity together , and if cruising in quick comfort , without busting the bank is your thing , I reckon you ’ d be picking a winner .

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