Vespa 150GL
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| Vespa 150GL | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Production | 79 845 units |
| Engine | Two stroke, single cylinder |
| Compression ratio | 7.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 95 km/h / 59 mph |
| Ignition | Contact breaker and coil |
| Battery | 6V |
| Transmission | 4 Speed, grip-shift, constant mesh |
| Frame | Pressed sheet steel, streamlined monocoque structure |
| Suspension | Front: Trail arm with coil spring and damper Rear: Coil spring and damper |
| Brakes | Front: 125 mm drum Rear: 127 mm drum |
| Front Tire | 3.5 x 10" |
| Rear Tire | 3.5 x 10" |
| Wheelbase | 1200 mm / 47.2 in |
| Seat Height | 800 mm / 31.5 in |
| Weight | 97 kg / 214 lbs (dry), |
| Fuel Capacity | 7.5 L / 2 US gal |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
It could reach a top speed of 95 km/h / 59 mph.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a Air cooled, centrifugal fan cooled Two stroke, single cylinder. The engine featured a 7.2:1 compression ratio.
Drive[edit | edit source]
Power was moderated via the Wet, multiplate.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 3.5 x 10" front tire and a 3.5 x 10" rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 125 mm drum in the front and a 127 mm drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Trail arm with coil spring and damper while the rear was equipped with a Coil spring and damper. The 150GL was fitted with a 7.5 L / 2 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 97 kg / 214 lbs. The wheelbase was 1200 mm / 47.2 in long.
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Overview[edit | edit source]
Vespa 150 GL - Another new design for what has been called "one of the best-looking Vespas produced by Piaggio designers". The handlebar, trapezoid headlamp, front mudguard and trimmed-down rear lids were all new.
The Gran Lusso (or GL) fitted the niche in between the top range GS or SS and the normal 150.
It had larger wheels but not the same performance engine.
The GL was a very elegant scooter and became the model upon which the Super Sport was based. It was the first tentative step for Piaggio into a more angular and less round body style. The headset was a significant departure from previous models. The most obvious difference was tha the headlight was no longer round but trapezoid-shaped.
| Make Model | Vespa 150 GL |
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| Year | 1962 - 65 |
| Production | 79 845 units |
| Engine Type | Two stroke, single cylinder |
| Displacement | 145.5 cc / 8.9 cub in |
| Bore X Stroke | 57 x 57 mm |
| Compression | 7.2:1 |
| Carburetor | Dell'Orto SI 20/17D |
| Cooling System | Air cooled, centrifugal fan |
| Fuel Mixture | 1:50 |
| Ignition | Contact breaker and coil |
| Starting | Kick start |
| Battery | 6V |
| Clutch | Wet, multiplate |
| Max Power | 4.6 kW / 6.25 hp @ 5000 rpm |
| Transmission | 4 Speed, grip-shift, constant mesh |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 14.46 / 2nd 10.28 / 3rd 7.46 / 4th 5.48:1 |
| Final Drive | Direct drive |
| Frame | Pressed sheet steel, streamlined monocoque structure |
| Front Suspension | Trail arm with coil spring and damper |
| Rear Suspension | Coil spring and damper |
| Front Brakes | 125 mm drum |
| Rear Brakes | 127 mm drum |
| Wheels | Interchangeable with split rim |
| Front Tire | 3.5 x 10" |
| Rear Tire | 3.5 x 10" |
| Dimensions | Length: 1770 mm / 69.7 in Width: 675 mm / 26.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 1200 mm / 47.2 in |
| Seat Height | 800 mm / 31.5 in |
| Dry Weight | 97 kg / 214 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 7.5 L / 2 US gal |
| Consumption Average | 2.1 L/100 km / 42 km/l / 98 US mpg |
| Top Speed | 95 km/h / 59 mph |
| Colours | Metallic Blue, White |
| Source | Scooterlounge.com |