Vespa 180 Rally: history, specs, pictures

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Vespa 180 Rally
Manufacturer
Production 1968 - 1969
Engine
single cylinder, two-stroke
Bore / Stroke 63.5mm x 57.0mm
Top Speed 65 mph (104 km/h)
Horsepower 10.06 HP (7.5 KW) @ 5700RPM
Fuel System carburetor
Transmission Gear box: 4-speed
Final Drive: chain
Brakes Front: expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear: expanding brake (drum brake)
Wheelbase 48.43 inches (1230 mm)
Weight 235.01 pounds (106.6 Kg) (dry),
Fuel Capacity 2.17 Gallon (8.20 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual


The Vespa 180 Rally was a single cylinder, two-stroke standard produced by Vespa between 1968 and 1969. It could reach a top speed of 65 mph (104 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 10.06 HP (7.5 KW) @ 5700 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, two-stroke. A 63.5mm bore x 57.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 180.7 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a rotary valves.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 4-speed transmission.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The 180 Rally was fitted with a 2.17 Gallon (8.20 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 235.01 pounds (106.6 Kg). The wheelbase was 48.43 inches (1230 mm) long.

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