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VESPA GTV 300 IE 2013

VESPA GTV 300 IE 2013
VESPA GTV 300 IE 2013 · Photo: Illusive Photography, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELVESPA GTV 300 IE 2013
Year2013
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 / 16.45 lb-ft @ 5250 rpm
IgnitionElectric
Induction—
Start SystemElectric
TRANSMISSION SPECS
LubricationWet sump, chain driven lube pump
Gear BoxCVT with torque server
ClutchAutomatic, dry centrifuge 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 SuspensionTwo dual 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 GTV 300 i.e. pairs the retro GTV styling, with its fender-mounted headlight, exposed tube handlebar and split eco-leather saddle, with a fuel-injected 278 cc liquid-cooled four-stroke. It is a more powerful alternative to the GTV 250 with classic 1950s-60s Vespa cues.