Vespa's profilation of this bike |
Developed on the base of the 2005 Vespa LX, the LXV was designed as a tribute to the 1960s Vespas. The updates to the LXV are on the accessory parts to the metal body, such as the headlamp and handlebars. |
General information |
Motorcycle name
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Vespa LXV |
Year
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2008 |
Category
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Scooter |
Price as new | US$ 5199. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
Rating
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3.7 View the detailed rating of value for money, design and look, reliability, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
Engine and transmission |
Displacement
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150.0 ccm (9.15 cubic inches) |
Engine type
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Single cylinder, four-stroke |
Power
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11.7 HP (8.5 kW)) @ 7750 RPM |
Torque
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11.5 Nm (1.2 kgf-m or 8.5 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM |
Top speed
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95.0 km/h (59.0 mph) |
Valves per cylinder
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2 |
Fuel system
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Carburettor |
Fuel control
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Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
Ignition
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Electronic by capacitive discharge (CDI) |
Lubrication system
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Wet sump, chain-driven lobe pump, filtration during aspiration and discharge |
Gearbox
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Automatic |
Transmission type
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Belt (final drive) |
Clutch
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Automatic centrifugal dry clutch with dampers |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
Frame type
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Pressed sheet metal frame with welded reinforcements |
Front suspension
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Singlearm with coil spring and dual effect single shock absorber absorber with co-axial spring |
Rear suspension
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Coil spring and hydraulic dual effect single shock absorber |
Front tire
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110/70-11 |
Rear tire
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120/70-10 |
Front brakes
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Single disc |
Diameter
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220 mm (8.7 inches) |
Rear brakes
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Single disc |
Diameter
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220 mm (8.7 inches) |
Physical measures and capacities |
Dry weight
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110.0 kg (242.5 pounds) |
Power/weight ratio
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0.1060 HP/kg |
Seat height
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785 mm (30.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
Overall height
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1280 mm (50.4 inches) |
Overall length
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1800 mm (70.9 inches) |
Overall width
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740 mm (29.1 inches) |
Other specifications |
Color options
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Aviator Gray, Portofino Green |
Starter
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Electric |
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Further information |
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