Vespa 180 SUPER SPORT: history, specs, pictures
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| Vespa 180 SUPER SPORT | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Production | 1964 |
| Class | Scooter |
| Engine | Two stroke, single cylinder, air cooled |
| Bore / Stroke | 61.0mm x 61.0mm |
| Compression ratio | 7.7:1 |
| Fuel System | Carburetor |
| Transmission | Gear box: 4-Speed, grip-shift, constant mesh Final Drive: DIrect drive |
| Suspension | Front: Single unit front damper and spring Rear: Coil spring with damper |
| Brakes | Front: Drum 125 mm Rear: Srum 127 mm |
| Front Tire | 3.5 x 10" |
| Rear Tire | 3.5 x 10" |
| Wheelbase | 48.39 inches (1229 mm) |
| Length | 69.69 inches (1770 mm) |
| Width | 26.42 inches (671 mm) |
| Weight | 123.0 kg (wet) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Vespa 180 SUPER SPORT was a Two stroke, single cylinder, air cooled scooter produced by Vespa in 1964.
Engine[edit | edit source]
A 61.0mm bore x 61.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 181.2 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 4-Speed, grip-shift, constant mesh transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet Multi-plate.
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 Drum 125 mm in the front and a Srum 127 mm 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 wheelbase was 48.39 inches (1229 mm) long.
1964 - 1968 Vespa 180 SUPER SPORT[edit | edit source]
The Super Sport, or SS was the successor to the 160 GS and was built from 1964 to 1968. With the exception of the increase in cc's to motor and suspension design were very similar. On the other hand the SS styling was totally new. The design was more angular than the rounded GS. Squared off edges and a trapezoidal shaped headlight gave the scooter a thoroughly 60's appearance.