I rode 2 bikes earlier, scooty pep and Honda Pleasure. Vespa lx is my 3rd one. I changed its wheel to tubeless. Unlike my other 2 bikes, this has very good suspension (totally missing in pleasure) and rides over Bangalore road bumps smoothly, so without fear I could ride in good speed.
Kick start or button start gives me problem in beginning, once started it rides like warm knife on butter. It is also not bulky or scootery like Activa and not feathery like scooty. Ideal for people who savors quality. I preferred red color, but opted for yellow and white to look unique.
Petrol consumption seems considerably lower than pleasure. Bangalore has very few Vespa showroom, but service is good. They have pick-up and drop facility for service. So no hassles.