Vespa 160GS
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| Vespa 160GS | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Production | 59 999 units |
| Engine | Two stroke, single cylinder |
| Compression ratio | 7.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 100 km/h / 62 mph |
| Ignition | Flywheel and magneto with 35W output |
| Battery | 6V |
| Transmission | 4 Speed, grip-shift, constant mesh |
| Frame | Pressed sheet steel, streamlined monocoque structure |
| Suspension | Front: Single unit front damper and spring Rear: Coil spring with damper |
| Brakes | Front: 125 mm drum Rear: 127 mm drum |
| Front Tire | 3.5 x 10" |
| Rear Tire | 3.5 x 10" |
| Wheelbase | 1220 mm / 48 in |
| Weight | 110 kg / 243 lbs (incl. spare wheel) (dry), |
| Fuel Capacity | 7.5 L / 2.0 US gal |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
It could reach a top speed of 100 km/h / 62 mph.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a Air cooled, forced cooled Two stroke, single cylinder. The engine featured a 7.4:1 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 Single unit front damper and spring while the rear was equipped with a Coil spring with damper. The 160GS was fitted with a 7.5 L / 2.0 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 110 kg / 243 lbs (incl. spare wheel). The wheelbase was 1220 mm / 48 in long.
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Overview[edit | edit source]
The 160 GS was introduced in 1962 and represented a significant departure from t eh basic design of the 150 GS. Essentially the body, motor and suspension of the 150 GS was scrapped and Piaggio went about creating the evolution of the Vespa 125/150 into the totally new 160 GS. Some of the major changes were;
Entirely new and slimmer frame
Physically larger
Front mudguard much larger and cowls redesigned
Left side cowl now detachable and glovebox replaced with space for a
sparewheel
Steering lock
Shape and size of seats changes
New engine and upgraded crankshaft and bearings were enlarged
Motor integrated with the swing-arm
Dell'Orto SI 27/23 carburetor with integrated choke
New flywheel and magneto with an output of 35 W
Suspension and brake drums changed. Front damper and spring in a
single unit
Rim now split in the middle rather than off-set
| Make Model | Vespa 160 GS |
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| Year | 1962 - 64 |
| Production | 59 999 units |
| Engine Type | Two stroke, single cylinder |
| Displacement | 145.5 cc / 8.9 cub in |
| Bore X Stroke | 57 x 57 mm |
| Compression | 7.4:1 |
| Carburetor | Dell'Orto SI 27/23 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled, forced |
| Fuel Mixture | 1:50 |
| Ignition | Flywheel and magneto with 35W output |
| Starting | Kick start |
| Battery | 6V |
| Clutch | Wet, multiplate |
| Max Power | 5.9 kW / 8 hp @ 6500 rpm |
| Transmission | 4 Speed, grip-shift, constant mesh |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 14.47 / 2nd 10.28 / 3rd 7.61 / 4th 5.84:1 |
| Final Drive | Direct drive |
| Frame | Pressed sheet steel, streamlined monocoque structure |
| Front Suspension | Single unit front damper and spring |
| Rear Suspension | Coil spring with damper |
| Front Brakes | 125 mm drum |
| Rear Brakes | 127 mm drum |
| Wheels | Interchangeable |
| Front Tire | 3.5 x 10" |
| Rear Tire | 3.5 x 10" |
| Dimensions | Length: 1795 mm / 71 in Width: 710 mm / 28 in Height: 1045 mm / 41 in |
| Wheelbase | 1220 mm / 48 in |
| Ground Clearance | 220 mm / 8.7 in |
| Turning Circle | 1400 mm / 55 in |
| Dry Weight | 110 kg / 243 lbs (incl. spare wheel) |
| Fuel Capacity | 7.5 L / 2.0 US gal |
| Consumption Average | 2.1 L/100 km / 48 km/l / 112 US mpg |
| Acceleration: 0 - 75 Km/h / 47 Mph | 17.5 sec |
| Top Speed | 100 km/h / 62 mph |
| Colours | Blue, Blue/Green, Silver, White |
| Sources | Wikipedia, Scooterhelp.com, Scooterlounge.com |