Vespa

VESPA SPRINT VELOCE 1969 - 1979

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VESPA SPRINT VELOCE 1969 - 1979 SPECIFICATIONS
Spec sheet
MODELVESPA SPRINT VELOCE 1969 - 1979
Year1969 - 1979
Engine TypeTwo-stroke, single cylinder
Displacement / Capacity145.5 cc / 8.9 cu in
Bore X Stroke57 x 57 mm
Compression Ratio7.7:1
Cooling SystemAir cooled, forced
Max Power5.7 kW / 7.7 hp @ 5000 rpm
Max Torque—
IgnitionCoil, CB point
InductionRotary valve
Start SystemKick start
TRANSMISSION SPECS
LubricationPremix 1:50
Gear Box4-speed, grip-shift, constant mesh
ClutchWet, multiplate
Final DriveDirect drive
CHASSIS SPECS
FramePressed sheet steel, streamlined monocoque
Front SuspensionMono shock, trailing arm
Rear SuspensionCoil spring with damper
Front Brakes125 mm drum
Rear Brakes127 mm drum
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length1770 mm / 69.7 in
Overall Width670 mm / 26.4 in
Overall Height—
Seat Height810 mm / 31.9 in
Wheelbase1200 mm / 47.2 in
Ground Clearance—
Dry Weight89 kg / 196 lbs
Wet Weight—
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre3.5 x 10"
Rear Tyre3.5 x 10"
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity7.7 L / 2.1 US gal (incl. 1.4 L reserve)
Fuel Consumption2.8 L/100 km / 36 km/l / 84 US mpg
Top Speed95 km/h / 59 mph
Vespa file

The sporty big-engine small-frame Vespa of the 1970s, with a 150 cc rotary-valve two-stroke and a slightly higher compression ratio than the earlier Sprint. It kept the compact steel monocoque and drum brakes but gained a more eager engine.