Vespa 150 SUPER: history, specs, pictures
The Vespa 150 SUPER was a Two stroke, single cylinder, air-cooled scooter produced by Vespa between 1954 and 1960.
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| Vespa 150 SUPER | |
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| Production | 1954 - 1960 |
| Class | Scooter |
| Engine | Two stroke, single cylinder, air-cooled |
| Bore / Stroke | 55.9mm x 55.9mm |
| Compression ratio | 7.4:1 |
| Fuel System | Carburetor |
| Transmission | Gear box: 4-Speed, grip-shift, constant mesh Final Drive: Direct drive |
| Suspension | Front: Trail arm with coil spring and damper Rear: Coil spring with damper |
| Brakes | Front: Drum 125 mm Rear: Drum 127 mm |
| Front Tire | 3.5 x 8" |
| Rear Tire | 3.5 x 8" |
| Wheelbase | 47.2 inches (1199 mm) |
| Length | 68.5 inches (1740 mm) |
| Width | 26.42 inches (671 mm) |
| Weight | 104.0 kg (wet) |
| Fuel Capacity | 0.53 Gallon (2.00 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
EngineEdit
A 55.9mm bore x 55.9mm stroke result in a displacement of just 145.5 cubic centimeters.
DriveEdit
The bike has a 4-Speed, grip-shift, constant mesh transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet Multi-plate.
ChassisEdit
It came with a 3.5 x 8" front tire and a 3.5 x 8" rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Drum 125 mm in the front and a Drum 127 mm in the rear. The front suspension was a Trail arm with coil spring and damper while the rear was equipped with a Coil spring with damper. The 150 SUPER was fitted with a 0.53 Gallon (2.00 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 47.2 inches (1199 mm) long.
1954 - 1960 Vespa 150 SUPEREdit
The Vespa 150 was the first to be built in this displacement. This model with the sidecar had one single long connecting arm with suspension and had coil springs for stability and comfort on long rides.
1960 - 1979 Vespa 150 SUPEREdit
The Vespa Super 150 Super model is a Scooter bike manufactured by Vespa. In this version sold from year 1960, the dry weight is 98.0 kg (216.0 pounds) and it is equiped with a Two stroke, single cylinder, air-cooled motor.