| MODEL | VESPA 160GS 1962 - 64 |
| Year | 1962 - 64 |
| Engine Type | Two stroke, single cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 145.5 cc / 8.9 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 57 x 57 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 7.4:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled, forced |
| Max Power | 5.9 kW / 8 hp @ 6500 rpm |
| Max Torque | — |
| Ignition | Flywheel magneto, 35 W |
| Induction | Dell'Orto SI 27/23 carburettor |
| Start System | Kick start |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | Premix 1:50 |
| Gear Box | 4 speed, grip-shift, constant mesh |
| Clutch | Wet, multiplate |
| Final Drive | Direct drive |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Pressed sheet steel, streamlined monocoque structure |
| Front Suspension | Single unit front damper and spring |
| Rear Suspension | Coil spring with damper |
| Front Brakes | 125 mm drum |
| Rear Brakes | 127 mm drum |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 1795 mm / 71 in |
| Overall Width | 710 mm / 28 in |
| Overall Height | 1045 mm / 41 in |
| Seat Height | — |
| Wheelbase | 1220 mm / 48 in |
| Ground Clearance | 220 mm / 8.7 in |
| Dry Weight | 110 kg / 243 lbs (incl. spare wheel) |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 3.5 x 10 in |
| Rear Tyre | 3.5 x 10 in |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 7.5 Litres / 2.0 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 2.1 L/100 km / 112 US mpg |
| Top Speed | 100 km/h / 62 mph |
The 160 GS was a major redesign of the 150 GS, with a new slimmer body, new engine and suspension, a detachable left cowl and a spare-wheel compartment in place of the glovebox. It also gained a steering lock and a centre-split rim. About 60,000 were made.
