Had a Piaggio B125 for 2 years. Compared to most other scooters this was a haven of peace and tranquility - smooth, comfortable etc, but still fairly gutsy. I liked it. I did some large journeys on it, London to Southampton/Bath is possible (if a little slow when you can't use the motorway).
Compared to the CG125 I did my DAS first part on, the CG was (slightly) faster and slightly more economical, but the brakes were truely appaling (B125 has dual discs and wider tyres), vibrated so much my hands were numb in 30 mins around town and buzzed like a chain saw. For the riding I did at the time the scooter was so much better.
Now owned by my dad as his first bike, commuting 10 miles a day into Bath. He loves it.
MT