Vespa 180 Supersport: history, specs, pictures

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Vespa 180 Supersport
Manufacturer
Production 1964 - 1968
Engine
single cylinder, two-stroke
Top Speed 66 mph (106 km/h)
Horsepower 9.79 HP (7.3 KW) @ 6250RPM
Fuel System carburetor
Transmission Gear box: 4-speed
Final Drive: chain
Brakes Front: expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear: expanding brake (drum brake)
Front Tire 3.50-10
Rear Tire 3.50-10
Wheelbase 48.43 inches (1230 mm)
Weight 255.74 pounds (116.0 Kg) (dry),
Fuel Capacity 2.38 Gallon (9.00 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual


The Vespa 180 Supersport was a single cylinder, two-stroke standard produced by Vespa between 1964 and 1968. It could reach a top speed of 66 mph (106 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 9.79 HP (7.3 KW) @ 6250 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, two-stroke. Fuel was supplied via a rotary valves.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 4-speed transmission.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 3.50-10 front tire and a 3.50-10 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The 180 Supersport was fitted with a 2.38 Gallon (9.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 255.74 pounds (116.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 48.43 inches (1230 mm) long.