Vespa is an Italian brand of scooter manufactured by Piaggio, the name meaning “Wasp” in Italian. The vespa has evolved from a single model motor scooter manufactured in 1946 to a full line of scooters and one of seven companies today owned by Piaggio.
Vespa scooters has been known for its painted, pressed steel unibody which combines a complete cowling for the engine, a flat floorboard, and a prominent front fairing into a structural unit. Having filed a patent for the vespa scooter design in April 1946, on the spring of 1946 appeared 13 examples and showed the aeronautical background of the company with their aerodynamic design.
On the launch in 1947, 2,500 Vespa were sold, over 10,000 in 1948, 20,000 in 1949 and over 60,000 in 1950.
Vespa came in two sizes, “largeframe” and “smallframe”. The smallframe scooters came in 50cc, 90cc, 100cc and 125cc versions, all derived from the 50cc model of 1963 and the largeframe came with 125cc, 150cc, 160cc, 180cc and 200cc versions using engines redesigned125cc engine from late1950s.
Moving towards the latest versions in 2018, there are 11 models available till date. They are built for specific purposes keeping the customers demand in mind.
Vespa Scooters 2018 Models and Specs
Vespa has always been an emblem of coolness and fun for youth. The styling has always been on the top shelf for vespa owners. The models available in 2018 till date are as follows.
2018 Vespa GTS 300 Touring
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Engine
Bore(mm)
75
Displacement in cc
278
Engine Type
Single-cylinder
Valve Configuration
SOHC
Cooling
Liquid
Starter
Electric
Stroke
63
Transmission
Primary Drive
Belt
Transmission Type
Continuously Variable (CVT)
Tires
Front Tire
120/70 R12
Rear Tire
130/70 R12
Brakes
Front Brake type
Hydraulics Disc
Front Brake Diameter
200
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulics Disc
Rear Brake Diameter
8.7
Suspension and steering
Air Adjustable
No
Front Suspension Type
Single Arm
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Suspension type
Single Sided Swingarm
Seat height in Inches
31.1
Others
Fuel Capacity(gal)
2.2
Dry Weight (LBS)
348
Wheelbase in inches
54.1
MSRP: $6,999
2018 Vespa GTS Super 300
Engine
Bore(mm)
75
Displacement in cc
278
Engine Type
Single-cylinder
Valve Configuration
SOHC
Cooling
Liquid
Starter
Electric
Stroke
63
Transmission
Primary Drive
Belt
Transmission Type
Continuously Variable (CVT)
Tires
Front Tire
120/70 R12
Rear Tire
130/70 R12
Brakes
Front Brake type
Hydraulics Disc
Front Brake Diameter
220
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulics Disc
Rear Brake Diameter
8.7
Suspension and steering
Air Adjustable
No
Front Suspension Type
Single Arm
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Seat height in Inches
31.1
Others
Fuel Capacity
2.2
Dry Weight (LBS)
348
Wheelbase in inches
54.1
MSRP: $6,899
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2018 Vespa GTS 300
Engine
Bore(mm)
75
Displacement in cc
278
Engine Type
Single-cylinder
Valve Configuration
SOHC
Cooling
Liquid
Starter
Electric
Stroke
63
Transmission
Primary Drive
Belt
Transmission Type
Continuously Variable (CVT)
Tires
Front Tire
120/70 R12
Rear Tire
130/70 R12
Brakes
Front Brake type
Hydraulics Disc
Front Brake Diameter
200
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulics Disc
Rear Brake Diameter
8.7
Suspension and steering
Air Adjustable
No
Front Suspension Type
Single Arm
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Seat height in Inches
31.1
Others
Fuel Capacity
2.2
Dry Weight (LBS)
348
Wheelbase in inches
54.1
MSRP: $6,799
2018 Vespa GTS Super 300 Sport
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Engine
Bore(mm)
75
Displacement in cc
278
Engine Type
Single-cylinder
Valve Configuration
SOHC
Cooling
Liquid
Starter
Electric
Stroke
63
Transmission
Primary Drive
Belt
Transmission Type
Continuously Variable (CVT)
Tires
Front Tire
120/70 R12
Rear Tire
130/70 R12
Brakes
Front Brake type
Hydraulics Disc
Front Brake Diameter
220
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulics Disc
Rear Brake Diameter
8.7
Suspension and steering
Air Adjustable
No
Front Suspension Type
Single Arm
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Seat height in Inches
31.1
Others
Fuel Capacity
2.2
Dry Weight (LBS)
348
Wheelbase in inches
54.1
MSRP: $6,999
2018 Vespa Sei Giorni 300
Engine
Bore(mm)
75
Displacement in cc
278
Engine Type
Single-cylinder
Valve Configuration
SOHC
Cooling
Liquid
Starter
Electric
Stroke
63
Transmission
Primary Drive
Belt
Transmission Type
Continuously Variable (CVT)
Tires
Front Tire
120/70 R12
Rear Tire
130/70 R12
Brakes
Front Brake type
Hydraulics Disc
Front Brake Diameter
220
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulics Disc
Rear Brake Diameter
8.7
Suspension and steering
Air Adjustable
No
Front Suspension Type
Single Arm
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Seat height in Inches
31.1
Others
Fuel Capacity
2.2
Dry Weight (LBS)
348
Wheelbase in inches
54.1
MSRP: $7,699
2018 Vespa Sprint 50
Engine
Bore(mm)
39
Displacement in cc
49.9
Engine Type
Single-cylinder
Valve Configuration
SOHC
Cooling
Air
Starter
Electric/Kick
Stroke
41.8
Transmission
Primary Drive
Belt
Transmission Type
Continuously Variable (CVT)
Tires
Front Tire
110/70 R12
Rear Tire
120/70 R12
Brakes
Front Brake type
Hydraulics Disc
Front Brake Diameter
200
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Rear Brake Diameter
5.5
Suspension and steering
Air Adjustable
No
Front Suspension Type
Single Arm
Rear Suspension Type
Single Sided Swing Arm
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
No
Seat height in Inches
31.1
Others
Fuel Capacity
1.8
Dry Weight (LBS)
240
Wheelbase in inches
52.4
MSRP: $3,899
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2018 Vespa Sprint 150s
Engine
Bore(mm)
58
Displacement in cc
154.8
Engine Type
Single-cylinder
Valve Configuration
SOHC
Cooling
Air
Starter
Electric
Stroke
58.6
Transmission
Primary Drive
Belt
Transmission Type
Continuously Variable (CVT)
Tires
Front Tire
110/70 R12
Rear Tire
120/70 R12
Brakes
Front Brake type
Hydraulics Disc
Front Brake Diameter
200
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Rear Brake Diameter
5.5
Suspension and steering
Air Adjustable
No
Front Suspension Type
Single Arm
Rear Suspension Type
Single Sided Swing Arm
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Seat height in Inches
31.1
Others
Fuel Capacity
2.1
Dry Weight (LBS)
260
Wheelbase in inches
52.8
MSRP: $5,499
2018 Vespa Sprint 150
VIDEO
Engine
Bore(mm)
58
Displacement in cc
154.8
Engine Type
Single-cylinder
Valve Configuration
SOHC
Cooling
Air
Starter
Electric
Stroke
58.6
Transmission
Primary Drive
Belt
Transmission Type
Continuously Variable (CVT)
Tires
Front Tire
110/70 R12
Rear Tire
120/70 R12
Brakes
Front Brake type
Hydraulics Disc
Front Brake Diameter
200
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Rear Brake Diameter
5.5
Suspension and steering
Air Adjustable
No
Front Suspension Type
Single Arm
Rear Suspension Type
Single Sided Swing Arm
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Seat height in Inches
31.1
Others
Fuel Capacity
2.1
Dry Weight (LBS)
260
Wheelbase in inches
52.8
MSRP: $5,399
2018 Vespa Primavera 150 touring
Engine
Bore(mm)
58
Displacement in cc
154.8
Engine Type
Single-cylinder
Valve Configuration
SOHC
Cooling
Air
Starter
Electric
Stroke
58.6
Transmission
Primary Drive
Belt
Transmission Type
Continuously Variable (CVT)
Tires
Front Tire
110/70 R11
Rear Tire
120/70 R11
Brakes
Front Brake type
Hydraulics Disc
Front Brake Diameter
200
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Rear Brake Diameter
5.5
Suspension and steering
Air Adjustable
No
Front Suspension Type
Single Arm
Rear Suspension Type
Single Sided Swing Arm
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Seat height in Inches
30.7
Others
Fuel Capacity
2.1
Dry Weight (LBS)
260
Wheelbase in inches
52.8
MSRP: $5,199
2018 Vespa Primavera 50
VIDEO
Engine
Bore(mm)
39
Displacement in cc
49.9
Engine Type
Single-cylinder
Valve Configuration
SOHC
Cooling
Air
Starter
Electric/Kick
Stroke
41.8
Transmission
Primary Drive
Belt
Transmission Type
Continuously Variable (CVT)
Tires
Front Tire
110/70 R11
Rear Tire
120/70 R11
Brakes
Front Brake type
Hydraulics Disc
Front Brake Diameter
200
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Rear Brake Diameter
5.5
Suspension and steering
Air Adjustable
No
Front Suspension Type
Single Arm
Rear Suspension Type
Single Sided Swing Arm
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
No
Seat height in Inches
30.7
Others
Fuel Capacity
1.8
Dry Weight (LBS)
140
Wheelbase in inches
52.4
MSRP: $3,799
2018 Vespa Primavera 150
Engine
Bore(mm)
58
Displacement in cc
154.8
Engine Type
Single-cylinder
Valve Configuration
SOHC
Cooling
Air
Starter
Electric
Stroke
58.6
Transmission
Primary Drive
Belt
Transmission Type
Continuously Variable (CVT)
Tires
Front Tire
110/70 R11
Rear Tire
120/70 R11
Brakes
Front Brake type
Hydraulics Disc
Front Brake Diameter
200
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Rear Brake Diameter
5.5
Suspension and steering
Air Adjustable
No
Front Suspension Type
Single Arm
Rear Suspension Type
Single Sided Swing Arm
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Seat height in Inches
30.7
Others
Fuel Capacity
2.1
Dry Weight (LBS)
260
Wheelbase in inches
52.8
MSRP: $5,099
Conclusion
Hence, these are the models of Vespa that are available in the market. Vespa is riding with carrying its history alongside. Many decades might have passed away, but the styling that specializes Vespa, has been there all the time. All in all, its scooters are available in every shape and giving you freedom of choice.
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