2008
Vespa Granturismo 200 - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 526053 |
|---|---|
| Category | Scooter |
| Make | Vespa |
| Model | Granturismo 200 |
| Price | US$ 5299. Prices depend on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Year | 2008 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Pressed steel, mono-coque type construction |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Single disc |
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 220 mm (8.7 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | Single-arm w/hydraulic shock absorber, compression and rebound damping |
| Fronttyre | 120/70-12 |
| Frontwheeltravel | 3 mm (0.1 inches) |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 220 mm (8.7 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | Engine-swing arm w/2 hydraulic shock absorbers, adjustable pre-load, and compression and rebound damping |
| Reartyre | 130/70-12 |
| Rearwheeltravel | 4 mm (0.1 inches) |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 71.9 x 48.5 mm (2.8 x 1.9 inches) |
|---|---|
| Clutch | Dry, centrifugal type |
| Compression | 11.0:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Liquid |
| Displacement | 197.78 ccm (12.07 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Fuelsystem | Carburettor. 29.0 mm Walbro WVF-7P or Keihin CVK 30 |
| Gearbox | Automatic |
| Ignition | Electronic by capacitive discharge (CDI) |
| Power | 21.00 HP (15.3 kW)) @ 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 17.49 Nm (1.8 kgf-m or 12.9 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM |
| Valvespercylinder | 4 |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Daring Plum, Excalibur Gray, Graphite Black, Midnight Blue. |
|---|---|
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 139.7 kg (308.0 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 9.46 litres (2.50 gallons) |
| Overalllength | 1,941 mm (76.4 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 754 mm (29.7 inches) |
| Powerweightratio | 0.1503 HP/kg |
| Seatheight | 800 mm (31.5 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.