Vespa P200E: history, specs, pictures
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| Vespa P200E | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Production | 1977 |
| Class | Scooter |
| Engine | Two single cylinder, air-cooled |
| Bore / Stroke | 66.0mm x 66.0mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.8:1 |
| Horsepower | 12.47 HP (9.3 KW) @ 5700RPM |
| Fuel System | Carburetor |
| Transmission | Gear box: 4-Speed, grip-shift, constant mesh Final Drive: Direct drive |
| Suspension | Front: Coil spring with hydraulic shock absorber, double effect Rear: Coil spring with hydraulic shock absorber, double effect |
| Brakes | Front: 125 mm drum, expanding type Rear: 127 mm drum, expanding type |
| Front Tire | 3.5 x 10" |
| Rear Tire | 3.5 x 10" |
| Wheelbase | 48.58 inches (1234 mm) |
| Length | 69.29 inches (1760 mm) |
| Width | 27.4 inches (696 mm) |
| Weight | 114.0 kg (wet) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Vespa P200E was a Two single cylinder, air-cooled scooter produced by Vespa in 1977. Claimed horsepower was 12.47 HP (9.3 KW) @ 5700 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
A 66.0mm bore x 66.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 198.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 4-Speed, grip-shift, constant mesh transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet Multi-plate.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 3.5 x 10" front tire and a 3.5 x 10" rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 125 mm drum, expanding type in the front and a 127 mm drum, expanding type in the rear. The front suspension was a Coil spring with hydraulic shock absorber, double effect while the rear was equipped with a Coil spring with hydraulic shock absorber, double effect. The wheelbase was 48.58 inches (1234 mm) long.
1977 - 1982 Vespa P200E[edit | edit source]
Vespa P series was the last of the "classic" Vespas to come out of Piaggio's factories. though certainly not the most elegant styling, the P-series Vespas are probably the sturdiest models.