Vespa 150 TAP: history, specs, pictures
The Vespa 150 TAP was a SIngle cylinder, two stroke, air cooled scooter produced by Vespa in 1956.
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| Vespa 150 TAP | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Production | 1956 |
| Class | Scooter |
| Engine | SIngle cylinder, two stroke, air cooled |
| Bore / Stroke | 58.4mm x 58.4mm |
| Fuel System | Carburetor |
| Transmission | Final Drive: Direct drive Clutch: Wet Multi-plate |
| Suspension | Front: Helicoidal spring and hydraulic shock absorber Rear: Helicoidal spring and hydraulic shock absorber |
| Brakes | Front: Drum Rear: Drum |
| Front Tire | 3.5x8 |
| Rear Tire | 3.5x8 |
| Weight | 115.0 kg (wet) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
EngineEdit
A 58.4mm bore x 58.4mm stroke result in a displacement of just 145.5 cubic centimeters.
DriveEdit
Power was moderated via the Wet Multi-plate.
ChassisEdit
It came with a 3.5x8 front tire and a 3.5x8 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Drum in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Helicoidal spring and hydraulic shock absorber while the rear was equipped with a Helicoidal spring and hydraulic shock absorber.
1956 - 1959 Vespa 150 TAPEdit
The Vespa 150 TAP is a Vespa scooter modified for used with paratroops. Introduced in 1956 and updated in 1959, it was produced by Ateliers de Construction de MOtorcycles et Automobiles, in France at the time. This 150 TAP comes with a reinforced frame and a thee inch recoilless rifle mounted to the scooter.