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| General information |
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| Model: | Vespa LX 150 |
| Year: | 2008 |
| Category: | Scooter |
| Rating: | 65.6 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes |
| Price as new (MSRP): | US$ 4299. Prices depend on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Engine and transmission |
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| Displacement: | 150.00 ccm (9.15 cubic inches) |
| Engine type: | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Power: | 11.66 HP (8.5 kW)) @ 7750 RPM |
| Torque: | 11.50 Nm (1.2 kgf-m or 8.5 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM |
| Top speed: | 95.0 km/h (59.0 mph) |
| Bore x stroke: | 62.5 x 48.5 mm (2.5 x 1.9 inches) |
| Valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel system: | Injection |
| Fuel control: | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition: | Electric and kick start |
| Lubrication system: | Wet sump, 850cc capacity; chain-driven lobe pump; intake and delivery filters |
| Cooling system: | Air |
| Gearbox: | Automatic |
Transmission type,
final drive: | Belt |
| Clutch: | Automatic dry centrifuge with damper buffers |
| Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
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| Frame type: | Load-bearing steel chassis with welded structural supports |
| Front suspension: | Single arm with helical spring and dual effect hydraulic single shock absorber |
| Rear suspension: | Coil spring and dual effect single shock absorber |
| Front tyre: | 110/70-11 |
| Rear tyre: | 120/70-11 |
| Front brakes: | Single disc |
| Front brakes diameter: | 200 mm (7.9 inches) |
| Rear brakes: | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rear brakes diameter: | 110 mm (4.3 inches) |
| Physical measures and capacities |
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| Dry weight: | 102.0 kg (224.9 pounds) |
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.1143 HP/kg |
| Seat height: | 775 mm (30.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Overall length: | 1,755 mm (69.1 inches) |
| Overall width: | 739 mm (29.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 1,280 mm (50.4 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 8.60 litres (2.27 gallons) |
| Other specifications |
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| Starter: | Electric & kick |
| Further information |
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| Insurance costs | Get a US insurance quote from Progressive. |
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