Vespa VELOCE 150: history, specs, pictures
| Vespa VELOCE 150 | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Production | 1972 |
| Class | Scooter |
| Engine | Single cylinder, two stroke, air cooled |
| Bore / Stroke | 55.9mm x 55.9mm |
| Compression ratio | 7.7:1 |
| Horsepower | 7.64 HP (5.7 KW) @ 5000RPM |
| Fuel System | Carburetor |
| Transmission | Gear box: 4-Speed Final Drive: Direct drive |
| Suspension | Front: Monoshock, trailing arm Rear: Coil spring with damper |
| Brakes | Front: Drum Rear: Drum |
| Front Tire | 3.5x10 |
| Rear Tire | 3.5x10 |
| Wheelbase | 47.2 inches (1199 mm) |
| Length | 69.69 inches (1770 mm) |
| Width | 26.42 inches (671 mm) |
| Seat Height | 31.89 inches (810 mm) |
| Weight | 95.0 kg (wet) |
| Fuel Capacity | 0.53 Gallon (2.00 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Vespa VELOCE 150 was a Single cylinder, two stroke, air cooled scooter produced by Vespa in 1972. Claimed horsepower was 7.64 HP (5.7 KW) @ 5000 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
A 55.9mm bore x 55.9mm stroke result in a displacement of just 145.5 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 4-Speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet Multi-plate.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 3.5x10 front tire and a 3.5x10 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Drum in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Monoshock, trailing arm while the rear was equipped with a Coil spring with damper. The VELOCE 150 was fitted with a 0.53 Gallon (2.00 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 47.2 inches (1199 mm) long.
1972 - 1979 Vespa VELOCE 150[edit | edit source]
The big update with the Veloce was in engine. The design was altered from the old two port design with the addition of at third transferport on the top end.