2009
Vespa LX 50 Navy - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 90015 |
|---|---|
| Category | Scooter |
| Make | Vespa |
| Model | LX 50 Navy |
| Year | 2009 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frontbrakes | Single disc |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 200 mm (7.9 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | Single arm with helical spring and dual effect hydraulic single shock absorber |
| Fronttyre | 110/70-11 |
| Rearbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 110 mm (4.3 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | Coil spring and dual effect single shock absorber |
| Reartyre | 120/70-10 |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 39.1 x 41.4 mm (1.5 x 1.6 inches) |
|---|---|
| Coolingsystem | Air |
| Displacement | 49.40 ccm (3.01 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Exhaustsystem | Euro II |
| Fuelsystem | Injection |
| Gearbox | Automatic |
| Ignition | Electric and kick start |
| Lubricationsystem | Wet sump, |
| Power | 4.15 HP (3.0 kW)) @ 8750 RPM |
| Topspeed | 62.8 km/h (39.0 mph) |
| Torque | 3.50 Nm (0.4 kgf-m or 2.6 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Belt |
| Valvespercylinder | 2 |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Navy |
|---|---|
| Starter | Electric & kick |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 98.0 kg (216.1 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 8.50 litres (2.25 gallons) |
| Overalllength | 1,800 mm (70.9 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 740 mm (29.1 inches) |
| Powerweightratio | 0.0423 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.