Scooter News Vespa S - Very special indeed This new Vespa will impress with a uniquely styled body, contoured seat and an impressive set of gauges. Typically Vespa, the "S" is currently being considered for Australia.
Piaggio press The appeal of the racing “Vespino” lives on in the shape of the all-new Vespa S. The minimalist design of the Vespa S traces its origins to legendary models such as the 50 Special and the Vespa Primavera.
Sport, dynamism and originality are the trademarks of the all-new Vespa S. Clean, essential lines provide a minimalist version of the original Vespa legend.
Specifications
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VESPA S 50 2T
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Engine
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Single-cylinder Hi-Per2, 2 stroke, two-way catalytic converter and secondary air system
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Bore/stroke
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40/39.3 mm
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Displacement
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49 cc
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Fuel
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Unleaded
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Induction/valve train
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Reed valves in crankcase
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Cooling
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Forced air
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Starter
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Electric and kick starter
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Lubrication
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Automatic mixer
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Clutch
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Automatic dry centrifugal with damping plugs
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Gears
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Twist-and-go CVT
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Frame
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Sheet steel with welded reinforcements
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Front suspension
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Singlearm with coil spring and dual effect single shock
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Rear suspension
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Coil spring and dual effect hydraulic single shock
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Front wheel rim
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Die-cast aluminium alloy 2.50x11”
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Rear wheel rim
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Die-cast aluminium alloy 3.10x10”
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Front tyre
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Tubeless 110/70-11”
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Rear tyre
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Tubeless 120/70-10”
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Front brake
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ø 200 mm hydraulic steel disk
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Rear brake
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ø 110 mm mechanical drum
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Length/ width
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1,755/740 mm
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Seat height
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775 mm
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Wheelbase
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1,280 mm
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Dry weight
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96 kg
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Fuel tank capacity
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8.6 litres
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Consumption (at 40 km/h)
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36 km/l
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Max speed
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Legal limit
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Acceleration to 30 m
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5.9 sec
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Emissions
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Euro 2
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The reduced handlebar on the Vespa S holds a new rectangular headlamp. It’s not the first time we’re seeing a Vespa headlamp in this shape: Vespa fans will remember its use on the extraordinary 50 Special, a teenage icon in the Fabulous Seventies. The front shell is now bigger and hosts a new air intake that confers an aggressive touch to the frontal.
Downsized to highlight the view of the suspension, the mudguard in a new shape features stylish chrome trim for a sleeker look. Its reduced size also puts the wheel and the light alloy wheel rims on display in a tribute to the Vespa S’s performance and technological content.
But it is the front shield that has gone through the most significant changes. It is back to being a two-dimensional structure: no plastics, only the pure lines that have always been the Vespa’s trademark. The very simplicity and minimal thickness of the shield make it a strong design element.
The seat has a new shape with two versions available: a single seat that highlights the vehicle’s racy dynamism or a two-seater for extra comfort and use with a passenger. Both versions are impeccably clad in new upholstery with a classy clear trim to highlight the shape of the seat.
The rear end of the Vespa S has an all-new look: the shape is sleek and simple with a new tail light designed especially for this model to enhance its dynamism.
The minimalist yet striking design and simple yet stylish lines of the Vespa S evoke the fresh, dynamic look that made the Vespa the favourite ride of 1960s and 1970s teenagers.
The front wheel has a diameter of 11” to give the Vespa S stability and the rider an obvious feel of safety. The tubeless tyres measure 110/70 in front and 120/70 on the 10” rear wheel. The braking system is a conventional disk-drum combination. The stainless steel front 200 mm disk brake is gripped by a two-piston caliper and dependably backed up by a 110 mm drum. The 8.6 lire fuel tank is placed inside the chassis without however reducing the underseat storage bay, making it easy to access the engine.
The Vespa S is available in two classic displacements, 50 and 125 cc, on which the Vespa’s reputation was built. Light, speedy and very quick off the mark in town traffic, the two-stroke 50cc is perfect for young riders while the 125 version, equipped with a modern, environment-friendly four-stroke engine, stands out for its performance, low running costs and total compatibility with the stringent Euro 3 emissions norms.
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VESPA S 125
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Engine
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Single-cylinder 4 stroke LEADER, two-way catalytic converter and secondary air system
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Bore/stroke
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57/48.6 mm
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Displacement
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124 cc
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Max power at crankshaft
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7.6 Kw (10.3 hp) at 8,000 rpm
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Max torque
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9.6 Nm at 6,000 rpm
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Fuel
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Unleaded
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Valve train
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SOHC, two valve
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Cooling
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Forced air
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Starter
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Electric and kick starter
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Lubrication
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Wet sump
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Clutch
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Automatic dry centrifugal with damping plugs
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Gears
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Twist-and-go CVT
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Frame
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Sheet steel with welded reinforcements
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Front suspension
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Singlearm with coil spring and dual effect single shock
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Rear suspension
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Coil spring with adjustable preload and dual effect hydraulic single shock
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Front wheel rim
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Die-cast aluminium alloy 2.50x11”
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Rear wheel rim
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Die-cast aluminium alloy 3.10x10”
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Front tyre
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Tubeless 110/70-11”
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Rear tyre
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Tubeless 120/70-10”
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Front brake
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ø 200 mm hydraulic steel disk
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Rear brake
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ø 110 mm mechanical drum
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Length/ width
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1,800/740 mm
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Seat height
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785 mm
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Wheelbase
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1,280 mm
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Dry weight
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110 kg
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Fuel tank capacity
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8.6 litres
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Consumption (at 40 km/h)
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39 km/l
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Max speed
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91 km/h
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Acceleration to 30 m
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4.6 sec
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Emissions
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Euro 3
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published 12/01/2007 |