2009
Vespa GTS 250ie - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 824203 |
|---|---|
| Category | Scooter |
| Make | Vespa |
| Model | GTS 250ie |
| Price | US$ 5999. Prices depend on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Year | 2009 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frontbrakes | Single disc |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 220 mm (8.7 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | Single-sided trailing arm with dual chamber hydraulic shock absorber with coaxial spring. |
| Fronttyre | 120/70-12 |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 220 mm (8.7 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | Helical spring with adjustable four-position pre-load and two dual effect hydraulic shock absorbers. |
| Reartyre | 130/70-12 |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 72.0 x 60.0 mm (2.8 x 2.4 inches) |
|---|---|
| Clutch | Dry, centrifugal type |
| Coolingsystem | Liquid |
| Displacement | 244.00 ccm (14.89 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Fuelsystem | Injection. Port injected Alfa/N type with lambda closed loop control and three way catalytic converter. |
| Gearbox | Automatic |
| Ignition | Electronic by capacitive discharge (CDI) |
| Lubricationsystem | Wet sump, chain-driven lobe pump, filtration during aspiration and discharge |
| Power | 21.30 HP (15.5 kW)) @ 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 20.10 Nm (2.0 kgf-m or 14.8 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM |
| Valvespercylinder | 4 |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Rosso Dragon, Nero Lucido, Cortina |
|---|---|
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 151.0 kg (332.9 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 9.20 litres (2.43 gallons) |
| Overalllength | 1,930 mm (76.0 inches) |
| Powerweightratio | 0.1411 HP/kg |
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.