Vespa 98: history, specs, pictures
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| 'Vespa 98' | |
| Manufacturer | [[Vespa]] |
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| Production | 1947 |
| Class | [[:Category:Scooter motorcycles|Scooter]] [[Category:Scooter motorcycles]] |
| Engine | Single cylinder, two stroke, air cooled |
| Bore / Stroke | 50.8mm x 50.8mm |
| Fuel System | Carburetor |
| Transmission | Gear box: Continuos speed variator gearbox Final Drive: Direct drive |
| Suspension | Front: Elastic with spiral steel springs Rear: Rubber buffers |
| Brakes | Front: Drum Rear: Drum |
| Front Tire | 3.5x8 |
| Rear Tire | 3.5x8 |
| Weight | 64.0 kg (wet) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Vespa 98 was a Single cylinder, two stroke, air cooled scooter produced by Vespa in 1947.
Engine
A 50.8mm bore x 50.8mm stroke result in a displacement of just 98.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive
The bike has a Continuos speed variator gearbox transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet Multi-plate.
Chassis
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 Elastic with spiral steel springs while the rear was equipped with a Rubber buffers.
1947 Vespa 98
In April 1946, this amazing new, functional and innovative mode of transport was presented to the general public for the first time in a Golf Club in Rome. The shield was embossed with a new logo which replaced the previous Piaggio Aircraft emblem.