Piaggio Fly 150 Review

Used Buyer Review

Look, the Fly 150 is a genuinely decent little urban scooter, and used prices have gotten reasonable enough that it makes real sense for city commuting. The 150cc Piaggio engine is bulletproof if it's been maintained — these things regularly crack 30,000 miles without drama. What you're really buying is Italian engineering DNA without Vespa prices, and that's not nothing. The ride quality is noticeably better than comparable Asian-market scoots thanks to that steel frame and proper suspension tuning. That said, go in with eyes open. Parts availability has gotten patchier as the model aged — you're not walking into any dealership and grabbing what you need off a shelf. Check the variator and belt religiously on any used example, because neglectful previous owners treat these like appliances and skip that 8,000-mile service every single time. Also expect around 65mph flat out, which is fine for city streets but will have you white-knuckling on faster arterials. For commuting under 20 miles daily on urban roads, this thing genuinely earns its keep. Just budget an extra $200-300 for a thorough once-over before you trust it.