Vespa 98: history, specs, pictures

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Vespa 98
Manufacturer
Production 1947
Class Scooter
Engine
Single cylinder, two stroke, air cooled
Bore / Stroke 50.8mm x 50.8mm
Fuel System Carburetor
Transmission Gear box: Continuos speed variator gearbox

Final Drive: Direct drive

Clutch: Wet Multi-plate
Suspension Front: Elastic with spiral steel springs
Rear: Rubber buffers
Brakes Front: Drum
Rear: Drum
Front Tire 3.5x8
Rear Tire 3.5x8
Weight 64.0 kg (wet)
Manuals Service Manual


The Vespa 98 was a Single cylinder, two stroke, air cooled scooter produced by Vespa in 1947.

Engine[edit | edit source]

A 50.8mm bore x 50.8mm stroke result in a displacement of just 98.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a Continuos speed variator gearbox transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet Multi-plate.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 3.5x8 front tire and a 3.5x8 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Drum in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Elastic with spiral steel springs while the rear was equipped with a Rubber buffers.

1947 Vespa 98[edit | edit source]

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In April 1946, this amazing new, functional and innovative mode of transport was presented to the general public for the first time in a Golf Club in Rome. The shield was embossed with a new logo which replaced the previous Piaggio Aircraft emblem.

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