Vespa PRIMAVERA 50: history, specs, pictures

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Vespa PRIMAVERA 50
Manufacturer
Production 2017
Class Scooter
Engine
Single cylinder Hi-Per4 4-stroke with 3-way catalytic converter and secondary air system SAS
Bore / Stroke 38.1mm x 38.1mm
Horsepower 4.56 HP (3.4 KW) @ 9500RPM
Torque 2.95 ft/lbs (4.0 Nm) @ 8000RPM
Fuel System Electronic injection
Transmission Gear box: Automatic CVT

Final Drive: Belt

Clutch: Automatic dry centrifugal clutch with vibration dampers
Suspension Front: Single arm with coil spring and dual action monoshock absorber - axial stroke 78 mm
Rear: Hydraulic monoshock - axial stroke 69 mm
Brakes Front: Hydraulically operated 200 mm stainless steel disc
Rear: Mechanically operated 140 mm drum
Front Tire 110/70 - 11
Rear Tire 120/70 - 11
Wheelbase 52.8 inches (1341 mm)
Length 73.19 inches (1859 mm)
Width 28.9 inches (734 mm)
Seat Height 30.71 inches (780 mm)
Weight
Manuals Service Manual


The Vespa PRIMAVERA 50 was a Single cylinder Hi-Per4 4-stroke with 3-way catalytic converter and secondary air system SAS scooter produced by Vespa in 2017. Max torque was 2.95 ft/lbs (4.0 Nm) @ 8000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 4.56 HP (3.4 KW) @ 9500 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

A 38.1mm bore x 38.1mm stroke result in a displacement of just 49.9 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a Automatic CVT transmission. Power was moderated via the Automatic dry centrifugal clutch with vibration dampers.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 110/70 - 11 front tire and a 120/70 - 11 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Hydraulically operated 200 mm stainless steel disc in the front and a Mechanically operated 140 mm drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Single arm with coil spring and dual action monoshock absorber - axial stroke 78 mm while the rear was equipped with a Hydraulic monoshock - axial stroke 69 mm. The wheelbase was 52.8 inches (1341 mm) long.

2017 Vespa PRIMAVERA 50[edit | edit source]

2017 Vespa PRIMAVERA 50

The differences between the motors go far beyond just displacement. While the Primavera 50 uses the old, four-cycle Hi-Per4 mill, Piaggio’s new i-Get plant powers the Primavera 150.