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VESPA 50 SUPER SPRINT 1965 - 1973

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VESPA 50 SUPER SPRINT 1965 - 1973 SPECIFICATIONS
Spec sheet
MODELVESPA 50 SUPER SPRINT 1965 - 1973
Year1965 - 1973
Engine TypeTwo stroke, single cylinder
Displacement / Capacity49.8 cc / 3.0 cu in
Bore X Stroke38.4 x 43 mm
Compression Ratio7.2:1
Cooling SystemAir cooled with centrifugal fan
Max Power2.7 kW / 3.7 hp @ 7000 rpm
Max Torque—
IgnitionFlywheel magneto
InductionRotary valve
Start SystemKick start
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Lubrication—
Gear Box4 speed, grip shift
ClutchOil bath, multi plate
Final DriveDirect drive
CHASSIS SPECS
FramePressed sheet steel with streamlined monocoque structure
Front SuspensionTrailing arm, coil spring, damper
Rear SuspensionCoil spring, damper
Front Brakes125 mm drum
Rear Brakes125 mm drum
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length1655 mm / 65.2 in
Overall Width550 mm / 21.7 in
Overall Height—
Seat Height—
Wheelbase1166 mm / 45.9 in
Ground Clearance—
Dry Weight81 kg / 179 lbs
Wet Weight—
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre3 x 10 in
Rear Tyre3 x 10 in
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity5.6 Litres / 1.5 US gal
Fuel Consumption2.2 L/100 km / 45.5 km/l / 107 US mpg
Top Speed70 km/h / 43.5 mph
Vespa file

The sporty 50 cc version of the 90 SS, with a larger carburettor and rotary valve lifting output to about 3.7 hp. It had a long chrome exhaust, a four-speed grip-shift box, and a vertical spare wheel on the platform with a small glovebox on top. It became a sought-after collector's scooter.