Vespa 90
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| Vespa 90 | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Production | 1963-84 |
| Engine | Two stroke, single cylinder |
| Compression ratio | 8.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 93 km/h / 57.8 mph |
| Ignition | Flywheel magneto coil |
| Spark Plug | Bosch W340 T1/T or /U, Champion L86 |
| Battery | 6V |
| Transmission | 3 gears (4 gears for the SS and Racer) |
| Frame | Pressed sheet steel with streamlined monocoque structure |
| Suspension | Front: Coil spring and hydraulic shock absorber Rear: Coil spring and hydraulic shock absorber |
| Brakes | Front: 125 mm drum Rear: 150 mm drum |
| Front Tire | 3 x 10" |
| Rear Tire | 3 x 10" |
| Wheelbase | 1180 mm / 46.5 in |
| Weight | 73 kg / 161 lbs (dry), |
| Fuel Capacity | 5.2 L / 1.3 US gal |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
It could reach a top speed of 93 km/h / 57.8 mph.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a Forced air cooled cooled Two stroke, single cylinder. The engine featured a 8.7:1 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 150 mm drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Coil spring and hydraulic shock absorber while the rear was equipped with a Coil spring and hydraulic shock absorber. The 90 was fitted with a 5.2 L / 1.3 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 73 kg / 161 lbs. The wheelbase was 1180 mm / 46.5 in long.
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Overview[edit | edit source]
Vespa 90 Super Sprint (SS)
Vespa 90 SS
Vespa 90
The 90 series was very popular and consited of the Vespa 90, 90 Super Sprint (or SS) and the 90 Racer. The SS is recorded in specifications sheet.
The Super Sprint 90 is no doubt the most stylish Vespa with
its unmistakable aggressive design, its speed, its irresistible spurt and its
stirring riding is produced by Piaggio starting in 1966.
It features a smaller legshield and an oddments pannier placed between the saddle and the handlebar. Like the Vespa GS of 1955, the spare wheel can be positioned in the middle of the floor platform. Exploiting the success of the Vespa Super Sprint, Piaggio prepares a 50 cc version too only for the foreign markets (particularly Switzerland and Germany). The 90 Super Sprint, like the Vespa 50, is among the most sought-after models. A real collectors object.
Vespa 90 Racer (ve-uk.com)
| Make Model | Vespa 90, 90 SS and 90 Racer |
|---|---|
| Year | 1963-84 |
| Engine Type | Two stroke, single cylinder |
| Displacement | 88.5 cc / 5.4 cub in |
| Bore X Stroke | 47 x 51 mm |
| Mixture | 1:50 |
| Compression | 8.7:1 |
| Carburettor | Dell'Orto SHB 16/10 |
| Cooling System | Forced air cooled |
| Battery | 6V |
| Induction | Rotary valve |
| Ignition | Flywheel magneto coil |
| Starting | Kick start |
| Spark Plug | Bosch W340 T1/T or /U, Champion L86 |
| Clutch | Oil bath, multi plate |
| Max Power | 4.4 kW / 6 hp @ 6000rpm |
| Transmission | 3 gears (4 gears for the SS and Racer) |
| Gear Ratios For Ss And Racer | 1st 14.74 / 2nd 9.80 / 3rd 7.06 / 4th 5.31:1 |
| Final Drive | Direct drive |
| Frame | Pressed sheet steel with streamlined monocoque structure |
| Front Suspension | Coil spring and hydraulic shock absorber |
| Rear Suspension | Coil spring and hydraulic shock absorber |
| Front Brakes | 125 mm drum |
| Rear Brakes | 150 mm drum |
| Wheels | Pressed steel flanges, interchangeable, split rims |
| Front Tire | 3 x 10" |
| Rear Tire | 3 x 10" |
| Dimensions | Length: 1665 mm / 65.6 in Width: 670 mm / 26.4 in Height: 1015 mm / 40.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 1180 mm / 46.5 in |
| Ground Clearance | 225 mm / 8.9 in. |
| Turning Radius | 1650 mm / 64.9 in |
| Dry Weight | 73 kg / 161 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 5.2 L / 1.3 US gal |
| Reserve | 0.7 L / 0.18 US gal |
| Consumption | 1.8 L/100 km / 55 km/l / 130 US mpg |
| Top Speed | 93 km/h / 57.8 mph |
| Colours | Blue, Red |
| Source | Scooterhelp.com, ve-uk.com |