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VESPA LX 50 4T 2006 - 2012

VESPA LX 50 4T 2006 - 2012
VESPA LX 50 4T 2006 - 2012 · Photo: Own work (uploader not named on file page), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELVESPA LX 50 4T 2006 - 2012
Year2006 - 2012
Engine TypeFour stroke, single cylinder, 4 valve
Displacement / Capacity49.3 cc / 3.0 cu in
Bore X Stroke39 x 41 mm
Compression Ratio11.1:1
Cooling SystemAir cooled, forced
Max Power3.1 kW / 4.3 hp @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque3.5 Nm / 2.6 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
IgnitionElectronic capacitive (CDI)
Induction—
Start SystemKick start
TRANSMISSION SPECS
LubricationWet pump, chain driven trochoidal pump
Gear BoxCVT with torque server
ClutchAutomatic, dry centrifugal
Final DriveBelt
CHASSIS SPECS
FrameLoadbearing pressed sheet steel
Front SuspensionSingle arm with helical spring and dual effect hydraulic single shock absorber
Rear SuspensionCoil spring and dual effect single shock absorber
Front Brakes200 mm disc
Rear Brakes110 mm drum
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length1755 mm / 69.1 in
Overall Width740 mm / 29.1 in
Overall Height—
Seat Height775 mm / 30.5 in
Wheelbase1280 mm / 50.4 in
Ground Clearance—
Dry Weight—
Wet Weight102 kg / 225 lbs
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre110/70-11
Rear Tyre120/70-10
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity8.6 Litres / 2.3 US gal
Fuel Consumption2.7 L/100 km / 37 km/l / 87 mpg
Top Speed63 km/h / 39 mph
Vespa file

The LX 50 4T is the four-stroke take on Vespa's smallest LX, aimed at younger city riders. Its four-valve 50 cc engine is claimed to give around a quarter more power than the older two-valve unit with better economy. It keeps the stiff steel body, front disc and rear drum.