Aprilia is the same company that manufacturers Piaggio & Vespa scooters. It has Pirelli tires with about 80% thread. This scooter has the larger 16" wheels and handles like a regular motorcycle except it has an automatic transmission. No bumpy ride or slowing down on hills. It will easily cruise at 60-65 and it gets about 60mpg. It is in great condition and ready to go. There is one like it now on Ebay with 20. 00 miles on it selling for a Buy it Now price of $2. 00. Ride a dependable classic and not a cheap Chinese one. Call Dean 770 532-6667. I'm retired so call before 10pm. NO EMAILS PLEASENOTE: Included in this bid price is a brand new large Aprilia factory windshield. never installed ($230). It really makes it nice in cold or rainy weather