Vespa 98: history, specs, pictures
The Vespa 98 was a Single cylinder, two stroke, air cooled scooter produced by Vespa in 1947.
Manufacturer | Vespa |
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Production | 1947 |
Class | Scooter |
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 | (dry), 64.0 kg (wet) |
Manuals | Service Manual |
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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.