Vespa GTS250IE

Vespa GTS250IE
Manufacturer	Vespa
Production	2006 - 11
Engine	Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve
Top Speed	122 km/h / 76 mph
Ignition	Electronic
Transmission	CVT, twist and go
Frame	Pressed sheet steel, streamlined monocoque structure
Suspension	Front: Single arm with dual acting hydraulic shock and co-axial sping Rear: 2 x double action shock absorbers with adjustable pre-load
Brakes	Front: 220 mm stainless steel disc Rear: 220 mm stainless steel disc
Front Tire	120/70-12
Rear Tire	130/70-12
Wheelbase	1395 mm / 54.9 in
Seat Height	790 mm / 31.1 in
Weight	138 kg / 304 lbs (dry), 151 kg / 333 lbs (wet)
Fuel Capacity	9.2 L / 2.4 US gal
Manuals	Service Manual

It could reach a top speed of 122 km/h / 76 mph.

Engine

The engine was a Liquid cooled cooled Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve.

Drive

Power was moderated via the Wet, multiplate.

Chassis

It came with a 120/70-12 front tire and a 130/70-12 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 220 mm stainless steel disc in the front and a 220 mm stainless steel disc in the rear. The front suspension was a Single arm with dual acting hydraulic shock and co-axial sping while the rear was equipped with a 2 x double action shock absorbers with adjustable pre-load. The GTS250IE was fitted with a 9.2 L / 2.4 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 138 kg / 304 lbs. The wheelbase was 1395 mm / 54.9 in long.

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Overview

Vespa's flagship model the 2007 GTS IE is a smooth number, whether you are cruising along in the summer sun, battling the traffic to work or on a weekend road trip on the open road. The 21hp, fuel injected, 4stroke motor is the most powerful engine that Vespa produce; it has strong consistent power perfect for overtaking and will easily out accelerate most four wheeled transport. The GTS also sits effortlessly at the speed limit on the open road. At idle it has a gentle lumpy throb due to the large single cylinder motor.

What this scooter has in spades is style. Almost everything has little touch of Italian flair. There is a tasteful use of chrome harking back to Vespa's origins; the chrome accents include the mirrors, badges, and a few small trim parts. The 21st century however has not been forgotten; many modern touches such as, the digital tachometer, fuel gauge and the engine have been subtly integrated into the retro design and were created using the latest technology. One detail that truly stands out is the pillion passenger foot pegs, these are works of art, even the action of extending them has style, it has to seen.

On the road you know you're on a big scooter, although compared to the average maxi scooter it's quite light at around 150kg. The weight settled it nicely on the open road, only when weaving through traffic did it feel a little cumbersome in comparison to a smaller bodied machine.

You'll notice the weight compared with the smaller cc scooters, but you will also notice another thing. THE POWER! While reviewing this scooter, we ran our 0-50kph test. The GTS performed very well, with a time of only 3.9sec, that is fast currently the fastest we have tested to date (12/2007), and it will do these numbers all day long thanks to the CVT automatic transmission. The most important test for a traffic weapon is the 50km/h to 80km/h time. Thanks to the powerful 250cc engine 4.2 seconds was the recorded time. The only downside to this powerful machine may a slightly lighter pocket after a visit to the fuel pump, however considering the admirable fuel efficiency of this Vespa your wallet won't be all that empty. The storage was great, unfortunately though the under seat compartment will not take a full-face helmet. If you prefer the full-face option Vespa will sell you a 42 litre top box to store it in when you stop for coffee. A full-face helmet is obviously a far safer option, and tends to make open road travelling more comfortable. Assuming you prefer the open face variety you can squeeze two into the storage area, and fit a few other bits and pieces as well. There is also a small, lockable glove box which is a very useful size and gives quick access to smaller items without having to access the under seat storage. The Vespa 250 is at home in the modern city; it is a thing of beauty both in aesthetics with its classic yet modern look and in engineering with its powerful injected 250cc engine. It's certainly one of the best all round scooters available today, then again you'd expect so, it's Vespa's flagship and well, they invented the scooter.

Make Model	Vespa GTS 250 IE
Year	2006 - 11
Engine Type	Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve
Displacement	244 cc / 14.9 cub in
Bore X Stroke	72 x 60 mm
Cooling System	Liquid cooled
Lubrication	Wet sump
Ignition	Electronic
Starting	Electric
Clutch	Wet, multiplate
Max Power	16.2 kW / 22 hp @ 8250 rpm
Max Torque	20.2 Nm / 2.06 kgf-m / 14.9 ft/lb @ 6500 rpm
Transmission	CVT, twist and go
Final Drive	Belt
Frame	Pressed sheet steel, streamlined monocoque structure
Front Suspension	Single arm with dual acting hydraulic shock and co-axial sping
Rear Suspension	2 x double action shock absorbers with adjustable pre-load
Front Brakes	220 mm stainless steel disc
Rear Brakes	220 mm stainless steel disc
Wheels	Cast alloy
Front Tire	120/70-12
Rear Tire	130/70-12
Dimensions	Length 1930 mm / 76.0 in Width 755 mm / 29.7 in
Wheelbase	1395 mm / 54.9 in
Seat Height	790 mm / 31.1 in
Dry Weight	138 kg / 304 lbs
Wet Weight	151 kg / 333 lbs
Fuel Capacity	9.2 L / 2.4 US gal
Reserve	2.0 L / 0.53 US gal
Top Speed	122 km/h / 76 mph