They're not Vario-matic's Antz me old mate, they are proper manuals with a gearlever and everything. Oh and contrary to popular belief, they run on chains and gears... not a rubber band in sight
I personally love them (i.e. the scooters), the fashion, the Northern Soul / Motown sounds etc. etc. I used to own a Lambretta LI 125 series 3 and a Vespa (that was a PK50 S - the least loved Vespa), and when I get some fences back up at home, I will be buying another. Can't own one yet though as it will get knicked by some theiving junkie
Live and let live mate, a little bit of two stroke smoke wont kill you, and if they are running on Castrol R, it can smell absolutely beautifull too