2009
Vespa LXV 50 - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 191174 |
|---|---|
| Category | Scooter |
| Make | Vespa |
| Model | LXV 50 |
| Year | 2009 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Load-bearing steel chassis with welded structural supports |
|---|---|
| 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 | 120/70-11 |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 39.1 x 41.4 mm (1.5 x 1.6 inches) |
|---|---|
| Clutch | Automatic dry centrifuge with damper buffers |
| Coolingsystem | Air |
| Displacement | 49.40 ccm (3.01 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Gearbox | Automatic |
| Lubricationsystem | Wet sump, |
| Power | 4.15 HP (3.0 kW)) @ 8750 RPM |
| Torque | 3.50 Nm (0.4 kgf-m or 2.6 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Belt |
| Valvespercylinder | 2 |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Portofino, Siena |
|---|---|
| Starter | Electric & kick |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 102.0 kg (224.9 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Overalllength | 1,755 mm (69.1 inches) |
| Powerweightratio | 0.0407 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.