Vespa LXV 300 Vie della Moda: history, specs, pictures

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Vespa LXV 300 Vie della Moda
Manufacturer
Production 2012
Class Scooter
Engine
air-cooled, 4-stroke, single cylinder Quasar
Bore / Stroke 76.2mm x 76.2mm
Horsepower 21.99 HP (16.4 KW) @ 7750RPM
Torque 16.23 ft/lbs (22.0 Nm) @ 6000RPM
Fuel System EFI
Transmission Gear box: CVT
Clutch: dry, centrifugal, automatic
Suspension Front: single arm with helical spring and dual effect hydraulic single shock absorber
Rear: helical spring with adjustable four-position pre-load and dual effect hydraulic single shock absorber
Brakes Front: 200 mm steel disc
Rear: 110 mm drum
Front Tire 110 / 70-11in
Rear Tire 120 / 70-10in
Wheelbase 50.39 inches (1280 mm)
Length 70.91 inches (1801 mm)
Width 29.02 inches (737 mm)
Seat Height 30.91 inches (785 mm)
Weight 148.0 kg (wet)
Manuals Service Manual


The Vespa LXV 300 Vie della Moda was a air-cooled, 4-stroke, single cylinder Quasar scooter produced by Vespa in 2012. Max torque was 16.23 ft/lbs (22.0 Nm) @ 6000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 21.99 HP (16.4 KW) @ 7750 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

A 76.2mm bore x 76.2mm stroke result in a displacement of just 278.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a CVT transmission. Power was moderated via the dry, centrifugal, automatic.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 110 / 70-11in front tire and a 120 / 70-10in rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 200 mm steel disc in the front and a 110 mm drum in the rear. The front suspension was a single arm with helical spring and dual effect hydraulic single shock absorber while the rear was equipped with a helical spring with adjustable four-position pre-load and dual effect hydraulic single shock absorber. The wheelbase was 50.39 inches (1280 mm) long.

2012 Vespa LXV 300 Vie della Moda[edit | edit source]

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The 2012 MY Vespa LXV 300 Vie della Moda has been created, as the name suggests, to further strengthen between Vespa scooters and the fashion world, which have been closely linked for over 60 years. It comes in an unique, "Marrone Etna" color scheme, as well as chromed embellishments throughout the machine, and a chromed luggage rack.

At its heart lies a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 278cc, single cylinder Quasar engine, paired to a continuous variable transmission, and can produce 22 horsepower and 22 Nm of torque.