Vespa 180 Super Sport
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| Vespa 180 Super Sport | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Production | 35 699 units |
| Engine | Two stroke, single cylinder |
| Compression ratio | 7.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 105 km/h / 65 mph |
| Ignition | Contact breaker and coil, 35W |
| 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 | 1230 mm / 48 in |
| Weight | 116 kg / 256 lbs (dry), |
| Fuel Capacity | 9 L / 2.4 US gal |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
It could reach a top speed of 105 km/h / 65 mph.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a Air cooled, forced cooled Two stroke, single cylinder. The engine featured a 7.7:1 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 180 Super Sport was fitted with a 9 L / 2.4 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 116 kg / 256 lbs. The wheelbase was 1230 mm / 48 in long.
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Overview[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. When compared to the preceding GS160 there was rather more standardisation of parts (e.g. legshield pressings and seat) and a certain reduction in quality (less metal in the frame, thinner floor trim rails etc). Continued refinement of the mechanical details, on the other hand, led to a scooter that was better to ride and even more reliable. These twin characteristics of continued cost-cutting in the frames but ever improving mechanics were, in fact, part of a trend that had started with the GS160 and continued via the Rally 180 and 200 right up to the P range. The production figures were considerably less than for the GS 160, but this is more a reflection of declining market conditions than any particular deficiency in the scooter.
| Make Model | Vespa 180 Super Sport |
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| Year | 1964 - 68 |
| Production | 35 699 units |
| Engine Type | Two stroke, single cylinder |
| Displacement | 181.2 cc / 11.1 cub in |
| Bore X Stroke | 62 x 60 mm |
| Compression | 7.7:1 |
| Carburetor | Dell'Orto SI 27/23 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled, forced |
| Fuel Mixture | 1:50 |
| Ignition | Contact breaker and coil, 35W |
| Starting | Kick start |
| Battery | 6V |
| Clutch | Wet, multiplate |
| Max Power | 7.4 kW / 10 hp |
| Transmission | 4 Speed, grip-shift, constant mesh |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 14.47 / 2nd 10.09 / 3rd 7.48 / 4th 5.71:1 |
| 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 | Cast with cooling fins |
| Front Tire | 3.5 x 10" |
| Rear Tire | 3.5 x 10" |
| Dimensions | Length: 1770 mm / 70 in Width: 670 mm / 26 in Height: 1045 mm / 41 in |
| Wheelbase | 1230 mm / 48 in |
| Ground Clearance | 220 mm / 8.7 in |
| Turning Circle | 1400 mm / 55 in |
| Dry Weight | 116 kg / 256 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 9 L / 2.4 US gal |
| Consumption Average | 2.5 L/100 km / 40 km/l / 95 US mpg |
| Top Speed | 105 km/h / 65 mph |
| Colours | Blue, Red, White |
| Sources | Wikipedia, Scooterhelp.com, Scooterlounge.com |