Vespa 150 COSA: history, specs, pictures

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Vespa 150 COSA
Manufacturer
Production 1988
Class Scooter
Engine
Single cylinder, two stroke, air cooled
Bore / Stroke 58.4mm x 58.4mm
Compression ratio 9.2:1
Horsepower 8.45 HP (6.3 KW) @ 5700RPM
Torque 8.85 ft/lbs (12.0 Nm) @ 4500RPM
Fuel System Carburetor Dell`Orto SHBC 20/20L
Transmission Gear box: 4-Speed

Final Drive: Direct drive

Clutch: Wet Multi-plate
Brakes Front: Drum
Rear: Drum
Front Tire 3.0x10
Rear Tire 3.0x10
Weight 91.0 kg (wet)
Fuel Capacity 0.53 Gallon (2.00 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual


The Vespa 150 COSA was a Single cylinder, two stroke, air cooled scooter produced by Vespa in 1988. Max torque was 8.85 ft/lbs (12.0 Nm) @ 4500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 8.45 HP (6.3 KW) @ 5700 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

A 58.4mm bore x 58.4mm stroke result in a displacement of just 150.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 4-Speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet Multi-plate.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 3.0x10 front tire and a 3.0x10 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Drum in the front and a Drum in the rear. The 150 COSA was fitted with a 0.53 Gallon (2.00 Liters) fuel tank.

1988 - 1990 Vespa 150 COSA[edit | edit source]

1988 - 1990 Vespa 150 COSA 1988 - 1990 Vespa 150 COSA 1988 - 1990 Vespa 150 COSA

The Vespa Cosa was unvelied at the Milan Motorcycle Show in 1987. This Cosa is a direct successor to the Vespa PX series and comes with a new gearbox.