Vespa

VESPA LX 50 AND S50 2013 - 2014

VESPA LX 50 AND S50 2013 - 2014
VESPA LX 50 AND S50 2013 - 2014 · Photo: Corvettec6r, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELVESPA LX 50 AND S50 2013 - 2014
Year2013 - 2014
Engine TypeFour stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve
Displacement / Capacity49.4 cc / 3 cu in
Bore X Stroke39 x 41.8 mm
Compression Ratio—
Cooling SystemRam air cooling system
Max Power3.2 kW / 4.4 hp @ 8550 rpm
Max Torque3.2 Nm / 0.33 kgf-m / 2.36 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
IgnitionElectric
Induction—
Start SystemKick start
TRANSMISSION SPECS
LubricationWet sump, 850 cc capacity
Gear BoxCVT with torque server
ClutchAutomatic, dry centrifugal with damper buffers
Final DriveDirect drive
CHASSIS SPECS
FrameLoad-bearing steel frame
Front SuspensionSingle arm with helical spring
Rear SuspensionCoil spring with double effect shock absorber
Front Brakes200 mm disc, hydraulic
Rear Brakes110 mm drum, mechanical
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length1755 mm / 69.1 in
Overall Width739 mm / 29.1 in
Overall Height1140 mm / 44.9 in
Seat Height775 mm / 30.5 in
Wheelbase1280 mm / 50.4 in
Ground Clearance—
Dry Weight102 kg / 225 lbs
Wet Weight—
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre110/70-R11
Rear Tyre120/70-R10
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity8.7 Litres / 2.3 US gal
Fuel Consumption2.8 L/100 km / 36 km/l / 85 US mpg
Top Speed63 km/h / 39 mph
Vespa file

The 2013 update gave the small-bore Vespa LX and its squarer-faced S sibling a fresh set of styling touches, including an embossed central cover, a more angular front shield and chrome details with embossed logos. Underneath is a four-valve, air-cooled 50 cc four-stroke with a CVT, a steel load-bearing body and a hydraulic front disc. It is a light, practical city machine rather than a fast one.