All About Vespa Piaggio

There have been 138 different versions of the Vespa; today there are five models in production: the classic, manual transmission PX; and the modern CVT transmission S, LX, GT, and GTS.

1969 Vespa Rally 180

1963 VBB Standard 150

Historic

Vespa Lambro 200

• Paperino – the original prototype made in 1945 at Biella
• Vespa 150 TAP – A Vespa modified by the French military that incorporated an anti tank weapon.
• VNC Super 125
• VBC Super 150
• VLB Sprint 150
• VBA Standard 150
• VBB Standard 150
• 125 GT
• V9A
• VNA
• VNB 125
• Vespa U - U is for utilitaria (English - economic). 1953 model with a price of 110 mila Lire (about US$175), 7,000 were produced
• GS 150
• SS 180
• GS 160
• Standard 90 (3 spd)
• Standard 50 (3 spd)
• SS50 (4 spd)
• SS90 (4 spd)-90 SS Super Sprint
• 150 GL
• 90 Racer
• 125 TS
• 100 Sport
• 125 GTR
• 150 Sprint
• 150 Sprint Veloce
• 180 SS Super Sport
• Rally 180
• Rally 200
• 125 Nuova (VMA-1T) - Prelude to Primavera
• Primavera 125 also ET3 (3 port version)
• PK 50
• PK 50 XL
• PK 50 Roma (Automatic)
• 50 S
• 50 Special
• 50 Special Elestart
• 50 Sprinter / 50 SR (D)
• 50 Special Revival (Limited to 3000 Italy-only numbered units, released in 1991)
• COSA 1 - 125cc, 150cc, 200 cc
• COSA 2 - 125cc, 150cc, 200 cc
• P 80 / P 80 E (France)
• P 80 X/PX 80 E (France)
• PK 80 S / Elestart
• PK 80 S Automatica / Elestart
• PK 100 S / Elestart
• PK 100 S Automatica
• PK 100 XL
• PK 125 XL / Elestart
• PK 125 S
• PK 125 E
• PK 125 automatica (automatic transmission)
• P 125 X
• PX 125 E/Electronic
• P 200 E
• PX 200 E FL
• PX 200 Serie Speciale (Limited to 400 UK-only numbered units)
• T5 / Elestart (5 port engine 125 cc P series)
• T5 Classic (5 port engine 125 cc P series)
• T5 Millennium (5 port engine 125 cc P series) (Limited to 400 UK-only numbered units)

Recent

• ET2 50 - 2stroke
• ET4 50 - 4stroke
• ET4 125 (Euro Model)
• ET4 150 (Euro Model)
• ET4 150 (US model)
• GT 125 (Granturismo 125)
• GT 200 (Granturismo 200)
• PX 125
• PX 150 (reintroduced to US and Canadian Markets in 2004)
• PX 200

Current

2008 Vespa LX150

• LX 50
• LX 125
• LX 150
• LXV 50 (60th anniversary variant of LX50)
• LXV 125 (60th anniversary variant of LX125)
• GT 60° 250 cc Limited Edition. 999 produced worldwide in unique colours and each one receiving a commemorative badge, personalized with the owner’s initials. Features the front fender mounted headlight, shared only with the GTV 250.
• GTS 125
• GTS 250ie
• GTS 250 ie abs
• GTS 250 Super
• GTS 300 Super (2008)
• GTV 125 (60th anniversary variant of GTS 125)
• GTV 250 (60th anniversary variant of GTS 250) Features the fender mounted headlight as a tribute to the original Vespas.
• PX 30 125 (A limited edition, only 1000 produced to celebrate the 30 years of the P range)
• S 50 and S 125 new model 2007, introduced at Milan Motorshow November 2006
• Zafferano 50cc and 125cc (A limited edition, only 200 produced)

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Piaggio developing hybrid scooters

Piaggio/Vespa is developing hybrid scooters. There are two models in the works, based on the popular Vespa LX 50 and the beefier Piaggio X8 125.
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New Model Vespa, Piaggio

* Vespa ET2 (50 cc) & ET4 (125 cc & 150 cc) 1996-2005
* Vespa LX50 (50 cc) LX125 (125 cc) LX150 (150 cc) 2006
* Vespa GT125/GT200/GTS250ie
* Vespa LXV125/LXV150/GTV/GT60
* Vespa PX125/150/200
* Vespa Cosa
* Vespa PK 50/100/125
* Vespa ET3
* Vespa Primavera
* Vespa V90 & V50
* Vespa GS150/160
* Vespa SS180
* Vespa Rally 180/200
* Vespa Sprint
* Vespa Super 125/150
* Piaggio Ape 3-wheel submicro pickups.
* Piaggio Porter 4-wheel micro-vans and micro-pickups,
same as a Daihatsu Hijet.
* Piaggio P180 Avanti business aircraft.
* Piaggio MP3 3-wheel scooter.
* Piaggio BV500
* X9 125/250 cc
* X9 500 cc

* BV200 / BV250 / BV500
* FLY50
* FLY125
* FLY150
* Free50
* Free90
* Free125
* Typhoon (50 cc)
* Typhoon (125 cc) 1996-2000
* Sfera NSL (50 cc & 80 cc) 1991-1995
* Sfera RST (RST standing for Restyle) (50 cc 2-Stroke & 125 cc 4-Stroke) 1995 - ??
* NRG mc1-3 (50 cc) (mc standing for mark.)
* NRG Power PureJet (50 cc Fuel Inj, Water Cooling)
* NRG Power DT (Air Cooled), DD (Liquid Cooled)
* Zip (50 cc 2-Stroke cat & 125 cc 4-Stroke)
* Liberty (50 cc 2-Stroke, 125 cc & 150 cc Quattrotempi)
* Liberty S (50 cc & 125 cc)
* Skipper ST (125 cc)
* Ciao (50 cc)
* Si (50 cc)
* Superbravo (50 cc)
* Avanti (50 cc)
* Grillo (50 cc)
* Bravo (50 cc)
* Boxer (50 cc)
* X8 (125 cc)
* X8 (250 cc)
* X8 (400 cc)
* Beverly (125 cc; 250 cc; 400 cc; 500 cc)
* Carnaby (125 cc & 200 cc)
* Free 50 (50 cc)
* Hexagon (125 cc; 150 cc; 180 cc; 250 cc)
* T (125 cc; 150 cc)
* Zip 2000 (50 cc 4-Stroke)
* Zip sp '98 (50 cc 2-Stroke, Liquid Cooled)
* Zip sp h2o (50 cc 2-Stroke, Liquid Cooled)

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scooter description

The classic scooter design features a "step-through" frame and a flat floorboard for the rider's feet. This design is possible because the scooter engine and drive system transferring power to the rear wheel is attached to the rear axle or under the seat. Unlike a motorcycle, where the engine is mounted on the frame, this front-hinged arrangement allows the engine to swing vertically together with the rear wheel. Older Vespas, most vintage scooters and some newer retro models have axle-mounted engines with a manual transmission and the gear shift and clutch controls built into the left handlebar. Most newer scooters use a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT).

Unlike most motorcycles, scooters usually feature bodywork, including a front leg shield and body that conceals all or most of the mechanicals. There is often some integral storage space, either under the seat, built into the front leg shield, or both. Most modern motor scooters have smaller wheels than motorcycles, 12 to 15 inches (30 to 37,5 cm) in diameter, though maxi- and big-wheel scooters may have larger wheels. Most scooters have smaller engines than motorcycles, 50 cc to 400 cc with a single cylinder, though larger models have twin cylinder 400 to 800 cc. motors.

Most jurisdictions have no legal definition for "scooter". Most states and countries classify scooters having engines smaller than 50 cc as mopeds, and subject them to lower safety restrictions and licensing fees. Scooters above 50 cc are usually legally considered motorcycles, although some states have an in-between definition for motorized bike for scooters and motorcycles between 50 and 150 cc.
Flyscooter Il Bello, a modern scooter with a classic look
Flyscooter Il Bello, a modern scooter with a classic look

Until recently, most modern motor scooters came with air-cooled two-stroke cycle engines with automatic two-stroke oil injection although some of the higher spec small ones and large ones are water cooled such as the Honda FC50 or the 2002 Yamaha YQ50s. Scooters increasingly have four-stroke engines to meet stricter emissions controls. Trends around the world have seen new variations on the classic scooter, some with larger engines and tires. High-end scooter models now include comprehensive technological features including cast aluminum frames, engines with integral counter-balancing, and cross-linked brake systems. Some of these scooters also have comfort features such as an alarm, start button, radio, windshield, heated hand grips and full instrumentation (including clock or outside temperature gauge).

In an effort to reduce emissions, there are now LPG powered scooters that run on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) instead of petrol or diesel. High-powered electric road scooters are on the horizon since small electric motorcycles like the Vectrix, e-max, and the eGO have been released.

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