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VESPA PX 200E 1982 - 1999

VESPA PX 200E 1982 - 1999
VESPA PX 200E 1982 - 1999 · Photo: Danzeb, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELVESPA PX 200E 1982 - 1999
Year1982 - 1999
Engine TypeTwo-stroke, single cylinder
Displacement / Capacity198 cc / 12 cu in
Bore X Stroke66.5 x 57 mm
Compression Ratio9.8:1
Cooling SystemAir cooled, forced
Max Power8.8 kW / 12 hp @ 5700 rpm
Max Torque—
IgnitionElectronic
InductionDisc valve, Dell'Orto SI 24/24 E carburettor
Start SystemKick start
TRANSMISSION SPECS
LubricationPre-mix, 1:50
Gear Box4 speed, grip-shift, constant mesh
ClutchWet, multiplate
Final DriveDirect drive
CHASSIS SPECS
FramePressed sheet steel, streamlined monocoque
Front SuspensionCoil spring with double-effect hydraulic shock absorber
Rear SuspensionCoil spring with double-effect hydraulic shock absorber
Front Brakes125 mm drum, expanding type
Rear Brakes127 mm drum, expanding type
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length1760 mm / 69.3 in
Overall Width695 mm / 27.3 in
Overall Height1110 mm / 43.7 in
Seat Height—
Wheelbase1235 mm / 48.7 in
Ground Clearance225 mm / 8.9 in
Dry Weight108 kg / 238 lb
Wet Weight—
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre3.5 x 10 in
Rear Tyre3.5 x 10 in
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity8 Litres / 2 US gal
Fuel Consumption3 L/100 km / 78 US mpg
Top Speed105 km/h / 65 mph
Photo gallery
VESPA PX 200E 1982 - 1999

Photo: jim, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Vespa file

The PX 200 E is the renamed continuation of the P 200 E from 1982, sold with the Arcobaleno updates. It keeps the 198 cc two-stroke and big steel body of the P-series, with small finish and detail changes over the earlier P 200 E.