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VESPA GTS 300 SUPER TOURING 2018

VESPA GTS 300 SUPER TOURING 2018
VESPA GTS 300 SUPER TOURING 2018 · Photo: Thunderbird, Vespaforum.de, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELVESPA GTS 300 SUPER TOURING 2018
Year2018
Engine TypeFour stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve
Displacement / Capacity278 cc / 18.2 cu in
Bore X Stroke75 mm x 63 mm
Compression Ratio—
Cooling SystemLiquid cooled
Max Power15.8 kW / 21.5 hp @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque22.3 Nm / 2.27 kgf-m / 16.45 ft-lb @ 5250 rpm
IgnitionElectric
InductionElectronic fuel injection
Start SystemElectric
TRANSMISSION SPECS
LubricationWet sump, chain driven lube pump
Gear BoxCVT with torque server
ClutchAutomatic, dry centrifugal with damper buffers
Final DriveBelt
CHASSIS SPECS
FrameSheet metal body with welded reinforcements
Front SuspensionSingle arm, dual chamber hydraulic shock absorber with coaxial spring
Rear SuspensionDual effect shock absorbers with adjustable preload
Front BrakesSingle 220 mm disc
Rear BrakesSingle 220 mm disc
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length1930 mm / 75.9 in
Overall Width755 mm / 29.7 in
Overall Height—
Seat Height790 mm / 31.1 in
Wheelbase1370 mm / 53.9 in
Ground Clearance—
Dry Weight158 kg / 348 lbs
Wet Weight—
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre110/70-R12
Rear Tyre130/70-R12
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity9.2 Litres / 2.4 US gal
Fuel Consumption3.5 L/100 km / 28 km/l / 67 US mpg
Top Speed129 km/h / 80 mph
Vespa file

The Touring trim adds a windscreen and a front luggage rack on top of the rear rack of the base scooter, to suit longer trips. It uses the same 278 cc engine and has ABS with ASR traction control. A review compared it with the Yamaha XMAX 300, noting the Vespa costs more.