2012
Vespa LX 150 i.e. - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 667936 |
|---|---|
| Category | Scooter |
| Make | Vespa |
| Model | LX 150 i.e. |
| Price | US$ 4599. Prices depend on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Year | 2012 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Load-bearing sheet steel chassis |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Single disc. Hydraulic |
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 200 mm (7.9 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | Single arm with helical spring |
| Fronttyre | 110/70-11 |
| Rearbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 110 mm (4.3 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | Helical spring with adjustable 4-position pre-load |
| Reartyre | 120/70-11 |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 62.5 x 48.5 mm (2.5 x 1.9 inches) |
|---|---|
| Clutch | Automatic dry centrifuge with damper buffers |
| Coolingsystem | Air |
| Displacement | 150.00 ccm (9.15 cubic inches) |
| Driveline | CVT transformer with torque slave |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Enginetype | Catalytic Hi-PER4 |
| Fuelconsumption | 3.24 litres/100 km (30.9 km/l or 72.60 mpg) |
| Fuelsystem | Injection. EFI |
| Gearbox | Automatic |
| Greenhousegases | 75.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Lubricationsystem | Wet sump, chain-driven lobe pump; intake and delivery filters |
| Power | 11.66 HP (8.5 kW)) @ 8000 RPM |
| Topspeed | 95.0 km/h (59.0 mph) |
| Torque | 11.50 Nm (1.2 kgf-m or 8.5 ft.lbs) @ 6250 RPM |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Belt |
| Valvespercylinder | 2 |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Black, Celeste Blue, Dragon Red, Espresso Bronze, White |
|---|---|
| Starter | Electric & kick |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 110.2 kg (243.0 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 8.60 litres (2.27 gallons) |
| Oilcapacity | 1.00 litres (0.07 quarts) |
| Overalllength | 1,801 mm (70.9 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 740 mm (29.1 inches) |
| Powerweightratio | 0.1058 HP/kg |
| Seatheight | 785 mm (30.9 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.