2017
Vespa 946 RED - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 182216 |
|---|---|
| Category | Scooter |
| Make | Vespa |
| Model | 946 RED |
| Price | US$ 10499. Prices depend on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Year | 2017 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Steelplate monocoque frame with aluminium parts |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Double disc. ABS |
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 220 mm (8.7 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | Single link arm with coil spring and dual-action hydraulic shock absorber |
| Fronttyre | 120/70-12 |
| Rearbrakes | Double disc. ABS |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 220 mm (8.7 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | Coil spring with adjustable preload, mono shock with progressive lever system |
| Reartyre | 130/70-12 |
| Seat | Red seat |
Engine & Transmission
| Clutch | CVT |
|---|---|
| Coolingsystem | Air |
| Displacement | 155.00 ccm (9.46 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Fuelconsumption | 2.01 litres/100 km (49.8 km/l or 117.03 mpg) |
| Fuelsystem | Injection |
| Gearbox | Automatic |
| Greenhousegases | 46.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Belt |
| Valvespercylinder | 3 |
Other Specifications
| Carryingcapacity | Small rear rack |
|---|---|
| Coloroptions | Red |
| Comments | Traction control. |
| Factorywarranty | 2-year unlimited-mileage warranty. |
| Instruments | Digital |
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Fuelcapacity | 8.50 litres (2.25 gallons) |
|---|---|
| Overallheight | 1,404 mm (55.3 inches) |
| Overalllength | 1,965 mm (77.4 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 730 mm (28.7 inches) |
| Seatheight | 805 mm (31.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
About Vespa
Country of Origin:
Italy
Founder:
Piaggio (designed by Corradino D’Ascanio)
Best Known For:
Steel-bodied step-through scooters; Primavera, GTS, and enduring lifestyle icon
Company History
Born from postwar necessity, Vespa made urban mobility elegant: monocoque steel bodies that shielded riders from grime, a step-through frame that welcomed any attire, and engines that started every morning. Over decades the brand balanced heritage with modernization—two-strokes to clean four-strokes, carburetors to EFI, drum brakes to ABS—all while preserving silhouette and social status. Vespa is as much culture as product: clubs, rides, and a design language that reads stylish in Rome or Bangkok. Practicality underpins the romance: under-seat storage, weather protection, and dealer networks that keep parts on hand. Today’s GTS still threads traffic with poise, proving that thoughtful design can outlast fads and that small wheels, done right, make cities feel human-sized.