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General information |
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Motorcycle name
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Vespa LX 150 |
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Year model
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2008 |
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Type
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Scooter |
| Price as new | US$ 4299. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
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Rating
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3.5 View the detailed rating of value for money, design and look, reliability, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
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Engine and transmission |
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Engine size
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150.0 ccm (9.15 cubic inches) |
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Type of engine
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Single cylinder, four-stroke |
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Effect
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11.7 HP (8.5 kW)) @ 7750 RPM |
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Torque
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11.5 Nm (1.2 kgf-m or 8.5 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM |
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Top speed
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95.0 km/h (59.0 mph) |
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Bore x stroke
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62.5 x 48.5 mm (2.5 x 1.9 inches) |
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Valves per cylinder
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2 |
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Fuel system
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Injection |
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Fuel control
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Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
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Ignition
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Electric and kick start |
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Lubrication system
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Wet sump, 850cc capacity; chain-driven lobe pump; intake and delivery filters |
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Cooling system
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Air |
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Gearbox
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Automatic |
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Transmission type
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Belt (final drive) |
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Clutch
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Automatic dry centrifuge with damper buffers |
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Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
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Frame type
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Load-bearing steel chassis with welded structural supports |
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Front suspension
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Single arm with helical spring and dual effect hydraulic single shock absorber |
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Rear suspension
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Coil spring and dual effect single shock absorber |
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Front tire
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110/70-11 |
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Rear tire
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120/70-11 |
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Front brakes
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Single disc |
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Diameter
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200 mm (7.9 inches) |
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Rear brakes
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Expanding brake (drum brake) |
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Diameter
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110 mm (4.3 inches) |
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Physical measures and capacities |
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Dry weight
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102.0 kg (224.9 pounds) |
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Power/weight ratio
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0.1143 HP/kg |
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Seat height
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775 mm (30.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
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Overall length
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1755 mm (69.1 inches) |
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Overall width
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739 mm (29.1 inches) |
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Wheelbase
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1280 mm (50.4 inches) |
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Fuel capacity
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8.60 litres (2.27 US gallons) |
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Other specifications |
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Starter
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Electric & kick |
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Further information |
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Rating sample for this Vespa bike
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Engine performance for the 2008 Vespa LX 150:
 (79.9 out of 100)
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