2005
Vespa ET4 50 - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 865930 |
|---|---|
| Category | Scooter |
| Make | Vespa |
| Model | ET4 50 |
| Year | 2005 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Pressed steel monocoque |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Single disc |
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 200 mm (7.9 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | Oscillating arm with helicoidal spring and dual effect hydraulic single shock absorber |
| Fronttyre | 100/80-10 |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 110 mm (4.3 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | Helicoidal spring and dual effect hydraulic single shock absorber |
| Reartyre | 120/70-10 |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 39.0 x 41.8 mm (1.5 x 1.6 inches) |
|---|---|
| Clutch | Automatic dry centrifugal |
| Coolingsystem | Air |
| Displacement | 49.90 ccm (3.04 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Gearbox | Automatic |
| Ignition | Electronic capacitive (CDI) |
| Lubricationsystem | Wet pump with oil cup capacity of 800 cc; chain driven trochoidal pump; inlet and outlet filters. |
Other Specifications
| Starter | Electric & kick |
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Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 96.0 kg (211.6 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 9.00 litres (2.38 gallons) |
| Overalllength | 1,760 mm (69.3 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 700 mm (27.6 inches) |
| Seatheight | 780 mm (30.7 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.