Vespa 50 Super Sprint
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| Vespa 50 Super Sprint | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Production | 1965-73 |
| Engine | Two stroke, single cylinder |
| Compression ratio | 7.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 70 km/h / 43.5 mph |
| Ignition | Flywheel magneto |
| Spark Plug | Bosch W225 T1 |
| Battery | 1 x 6V - 9.5 Ah batteries |
| Transmission | 4 Speed, grip shift |
| Frame | Pressed sheet steel with streamlined monocoque structure |
| Suspension | Front: Trailing arm, coil spring, damper Rear: Coil spring, dampter |
| Brakes | Front: 125 mm drum Rear: 125 mm drum |
| Front Tire | 3 x 10" |
| Rear Tire | 3 x 10" |
| Wheelbase | 1166 mm / 45.9 in |
| Weight | 81 kg / 179 lbs (dry), |
| Fuel Capacity | 5.6 L / 1.5 US gal |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
It could reach a top speed of 70 km/h / 43.5 mph.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a Air cooled with centrifugal fan cooled Two stroke, single cylinder. The engine featured a 7.2:1 compression ratio.
Drive[edit | edit source]
Power was moderated via the Oil bath, multi plate.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 3 x 10" front tire and a 3 x 10" rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 125 mm drum in the front and a 125 mm drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Trailing arm, coil spring, damper while the rear was equipped with a Coil spring, dampter. The 50 Super Sprint was fitted with a 5.6 L / 1.5 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 81 kg / 179 lbs. The wheelbase was 1166 mm / 45.9 in long.
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Overview[edit | edit source]
Vespa 50 Super Sprint
The Vespa 50 was launched in 1963 in response to regulatory changes in Italy. By 2002, the Vespa 50 and its variants had sold roughly 1.42 million units across the world. This is a remarkable success for a vehicle which was launched to escape the regulatory constraints more than anything else. The popularity of small body Vespa has grown through the decades. With the introduction of Highway code in 1962, vehicles larger than 50cc were required to have a license plate. 14 years and above were allowed to ride scooters under 50cc without a license. Young riders who till then was a small share was rapidly becoming mobile and affluent. Vespa 50 circumvented the regulatory challenge and opened a hew world for the youngsters. The marketing campaign revolved around this. Giovane, moderna e senza documenti or Young, modern and without papers The 50SS (or 50 Super Sprint from 1971) was a 50cc version of the 90SS with an elongated chrome exhaust and spare wheel located vertically on the platform with a glovebox fitted on top of the wheel.
| Make Model | Vespa 50 Super Sprint |
|---|---|
| Year | 1965-73 |
| Engine Type | Two stroke, single cylinder |
| Displacement | 49.8 cc / 3.0 cub in |
| Bore X Stroke | 38.4 x 43 mm |
| Compression | 7.2:1 |
| Mixture | 1:50 |
| Carburettor | Dell'Orto 16 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled with centrifugal fan |
| Battery | 1 x 6V - 9.5 Ah batteries |
| Induction | Rotary valve |
| Ignition | Flywheel magneto |
| Starting | Kick start |
| Spark Plug | Bosch W225 T1 |
| Clutch | Oil bath, multi plate |
| Max Power | 2.7 kW / 3.7 Hp @ 7000 rpm |
| Transmission | 4 Speed, grip shift |
| Final Drive | Direct drive |
| Frame | Pressed sheet steel with streamlined monocoque structure |
| Front Suspension | Trailing arm, coil spring, damper |
| Rear Suspension | Coil spring, dampter |
| Front Brakes | 125 mm drum |
| Rear Brakes | 125 mm drum |
| Wheels | Pressed steel flanges |
| Front Tire | 3 x 10" |
| Rear Tire | 3 x 10" |
| Dimensions | Length: 1655 mm / 65.2 in Width: 550 mm / 21.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 1166 mm / 45.9 in |
| Dry Weight | 81 kg / 179 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 5.6 L / 1.5 US gal |
| Consumption Average | 2.2 L/100 km / 45.5 km/l / 107 US mpg |
| Top Speed | 70 km/h / 43.5 mph |
| Source | vesparade.worldpress.com, Wikipedia, Vespa by Giorgio Sarti |