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VESPA GTS 250 IE 2006 - 2011

VESPA GTS 250 IE 2006 - 2011
VESPA GTS 250 IE 2006 - 2011 · Photo: antranias (Pixabay), CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELVESPA GTS 250 IE 2006 - 2011
Year2006 - 2011
Engine TypeFour-stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve
Displacement / Capacity244 cc / 14.9 cu in
Bore X Stroke72 x 60 mm
Compression Ratio—
Cooling SystemLiquid cooled
Max Power16.2 kW / 22 hp @ 8250 rpm
Max Torque20.2 Nm / 14.9 ft-lb @ 6500 rpm
IgnitionElectronic
InductionElectronic fuel injection
Start SystemElectric
TRANSMISSION SPECS
LubricationWet sump
Gear BoxCVT, twist-and-go
ClutchCentrifugal
Final DriveBelt
CHASSIS SPECS
FramePressed sheet steel monocoque
Front SuspensionSingle arm, dual-acting hydraulic shock with coaxial spring
Rear SuspensionTwo double-action shocks, adjustable preload
Front Brakes220 mm stainless steel disc
Rear Brakes220 mm stainless steel disc
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length1930 mm / 76.0 in
Overall Width755 mm / 29.7 in
Overall Height—
Seat Height790 mm / 31.1 in
Wheelbase1395 mm / 54.9 in
Ground Clearance—
Dry Weight138 kg / 304 lb
Wet Weight151 kg / 333 lb
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre120/70-12
Rear Tyre130/70-12
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity9.2 Litres / 2.4 US gal
Fuel Consumption—
Top Speed122 km/h / 76 mph
Vespa file

The fuel-injected GTS 250 was Vespa's flagship maxi scooter of its time, with the most powerful engine in the range, retro Italian styling with chrome details and a digital tachometer. Reviewers found it stable at speed and light for its class, though less nimble in dense traffic.