Vespa GTS250, 2009

Vespa GTS250, 2009

Specifications
MSRP: $5,999 USD

ENGINE TYPE Single cylinder, four-stroke, four-valve, electronic injection, catalytic QUASAR

CYLINDER CAPACITY 244cc

BORE x STROKE 72 mm x 60 mm

MAX POWER AT SHAFT 16.2 kW at 8,250 rpm (22 CV)

MAX TORQUE 20.2 Nm at 6,500 rpm

MAX SPEED 76 mph

FUEL / TANK CAPACITY Unleaded 2.4 gallons (9 litres)

GAS MILEAGE 65-70 mpg
DISTRIBUTION Chain driven SOHC (single overhead camshaft)
COOLING SYSTEM Liquid
LUBRICATION Wet sump, chain-driven lobe pump, filtration during aspiration and discharge
INGINTION Electronic (with inductive discharge, variable spark advance and three-dimensional mapping)
GEARS CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) transformer with torque server
CLUTCH Automatic centrifugal dry clutch with dampers
CHASSIS Load-bearing sheet steel chassis with welded structural supports
FRONT SUSPENSION Single-sided trailing arm with dual chamber hydraulic shock absorber with coaxial spring
REAR SUSPENSION Helical spring with adjustable four-position pre-load and two dual effect hydraulic shock absorbers
FRONT BREAK ø 220 mm disc
REAR BREAK ø 220 mm disc
FRONT TIRE Tubeless 120 / 70-12"
REAR TIRE Tubeless 130 / 70-12"
LENGTH 76.4" (1941 mm)
WIDTH 29.7" (755 mm)
WHEELBASE 54.9" (1394 mm)
SEAT HEIGHT 31.1" (790 mm)
DRY WEIGHT 326 lbs (148 kg)
TYPE APPROVAL EPA and CARB

Vespa GTS 125 Super, 2009

Vespa GTS 125 Super, 2009

Specifications

Engine

Type Single-cylinder Piaggio, 4 stroke, 4 valve, electronic injection, catalysed
Displacement 124 cc
Bore / Stroke 57/48.6 mm
Fuel Unleaded petrol, RON min. 95
Distribution Single overhead cam, 4 valves
Port injected Alfa/N type with lambda closed loop control and three-way catalytic converter
Ignition Electronic inductive discharge
Cooling Liquid
Lubrication Wet sump and chain driven lobe pump; intake and delivery filters
Start Electric with oil-bath free wheel
Gears Twist and go CVT transmission with torque assistance
Clutch Automatic centrifugal dry clutch with dampers

Chassis
Frame Sheet metal with welded reinforcements
Front suspension Single arm, dual chamber hydraulic shock absorber with coaxial spring
Rear suspension with coil springs adjustable preload (4 positions) and two double acting shock absorbers
Front brake Ø 220 mm disc
Rear brake Ø 220 mm disc
Front tyre Tubeless 120/70-12"
Rear tyre Tubeless 130/70-12"

Dimensions
Length 1,940 mm
Width 755 mm
Wheelbase 1,395 mm
Seat height 790 mm
Fuel tank capacity 9.5 litres
Emissions Euro 3

Vespa GTV 250 ie Sidecar, 2009

Vespa GTV 250 ie Sidecar, 2009

The Vespa GTV Sidecar, a prototype that evokes atmosphere of the 1950's.

The travel returns to assume romantiche shadings and the spirit vintage of Vespa finds ulterior expression in this special preparation.

The first one sidecar in fact launched them in 1948, coupled to Vespa 125, been born own in that year; it was quickly growing of interest for this detail vehicle thus to catch up in the same years the world of the competitions (memorable the enterprise of Salvetti that caught up with its Vespa 125 Sidecar the step of the Aprica to 1.181 meters facing sometimes 20 cm of snow not struck and peaks of slope of 10%).

In the first 50 years 'the sidecar it finds I use in the common use satisfying the need of mobility to accessible price. “Carrozzino” it was produced from Piaggio till 1965 and was adaptable on all the commercialized models.

The world of estimative of this detail tipologia of vehicle exists. Vespa GTV Sidecar returns to make to live again in this prototype the pleasure of the experience of a travel in sidecar and the image vintage, joined to the state of the art of the technology of Vespa of today.

Motor 250 4 stroke, 4 valves, water cooling, injection electronic, system refraining to disc on the two wheels, Vespa GTV IE represents the spirit vintage of a brand that it has known to at best become icona of the Italian style in the world taking advantage of a technology that characterizes Vespa in 21st century.