Vespa LXV 300 Vie della Moda: history, specs, pictures
Vespa LXV 300 Vie della Moda | |
Manufacturer | |
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Production | 2012 |
Class | Scooter |
Engine | air-cooled, 4-stroke, single cylinder Quasar |
Bore / Stroke | 76.2mm x 76.2mm |
Horsepower | 21.99 HP (16.4 KW) @ 7750RPM |
Torque | 16.23 ft/lbs (22.0 Nm) @ 6000RPM |
Fuel System | EFI |
Transmission | Gear box: CVT Clutch: dry, centrifugal, automatic |
Suspension | Front: single arm with helical spring and dual effect hydraulic single shock absorber Rear: helical spring with adjustable four-position pre-load and dual effect hydraulic single shock absorber |
Brakes | Front: 200 mm steel disc Rear: 110 mm drum |
Front Tire | 110 / 70-11in |
Rear Tire | 120 / 70-10in |
Wheelbase | 50.39 inches (1280 mm) |
Length | 70.91 inches (1801 mm) |
Width | 29.02 inches (737 mm) |
Seat Height | 30.91 inches (785 mm) |
Weight | 148.0 kg (wet) |
Manuals | Service Manual |
The Vespa LXV 300 Vie della Moda was a air-cooled, 4-stroke, single cylinder Quasar scooter produced by Vespa in 2012. Max torque was 16.23 ft/lbs (22.0 Nm) @ 6000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 21.99 HP (16.4 KW) @ 7750 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
A 76.2mm bore x 76.2mm stroke result in a displacement of just 278.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a CVT transmission. Power was moderated via the dry, centrifugal, automatic.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 110 / 70-11in front tire and a 120 / 70-10in rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 200 mm steel disc in the front and a 110 mm drum in the rear. The front suspension was a single arm with helical spring and dual effect hydraulic single shock absorber while the rear was equipped with a helical spring with adjustable four-position pre-load and dual effect hydraulic single shock absorber. The wheelbase was 50.39 inches (1280 mm) long.
2012 Vespa LXV 300 Vie della Moda[edit | edit source]
The 2012 MY Vespa LXV 300 Vie della Moda has been created, as the name suggests, to further strengthen between Vespa scooters and the fashion world, which have been closely linked for over 60 years. It comes in an unique, "Marrone Etna" color scheme, as well as chromed embellishments throughout the machine, and a chromed luggage rack.
At its heart lies a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 278cc, single cylinder Quasar engine, paired to a continuous variable transmission, and can produce 22 horsepower and 22 Nm of torque.