Vespa MP6: history, specs, pictures

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Vespa MP6
Manufacturer
Production 1945 - 1946
Engine
single cylinder, two-stroke
Bore / Stroke 50.0mm x 50.0mm
Top Speed 37 mph (60 km/h)
Horsepower 2.95 HP (2.2 KW) @ 4300RPM
Fuel System carburetor
Transmission Final Drive: chain
Brakes Front: expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear: expanding brake (drum brake)
Front Tire 4-8
Rear Tire 4-8
Weight
Manuals Service Manual


The Vespa MP6 was a single cylinder, two-stroke standard produced by Vespa between 1945 and 1946. It could reach a top speed of 37 mph (60 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 2.95 HP (2.2 KW) @ 4300 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, two-stroke. A 50.0mm bore x 50.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 98.0 cubic centimeters.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 4-8 front tire and a 4-8 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear.