2023
Vespa Primavera S 50 - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 978891 |
|---|---|
| Category | Scooter |
| Make | Vespa |
| Model | Primavera S 50 |
| Year | 2023 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Sheet steel shell with welded structural reinforcements |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Single disc. Hydraulic |
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 230 mm (9.1 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | Single arm with coil spring and dual action monoshock absorber - axial stroke 78 mm |
| Fronttyre | 110/70-12 |
| Rearbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake). Hydraulic |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | Helical spring with single hydraulic shock absorber |
| Reartyre | 120/70-12 |
| Wheels | Die-cast aluminium alloy |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 39.0 x 41.4 mm (1.5 x 1.6 inches) |
|---|---|
| Clutch | Automatic dry centrifugal with shock absorbers |
| Coolingsystem | Air |
| Displacement | 49.9 ccm (3.04 cubic inches) |
| Driveline | CVT automatic with torque server |
| Emissiondetails | Euro 5 |
| Enginedetails | I-get catalysed |
| Enginetype | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Fuelconsumption | 2.50 litres/100 km (40.0 km/l or 94.09 mpg) |
| Fuelsystem | Injection |
| Gearbox | Automatic |
| Greenhousegases | 58.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Power | 3.0 HP (2.2 kW)) @ 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 2.9 Nm (0.3 kgf-m or 2.1 ft.lbs) @ 7000 RPM |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Belt (final drive) |
| Valvespercylinder | 3 |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Blue, grey, matte black |
|---|---|
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Fuelcapacity | 7.50 litres (1.98 US gallons) |
|---|---|
| Overalllength | 1870 mm (73.6 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 735 mm (28.9 inches) |
| Seatheight | 790 mm (31.1 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.