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Ducati 98 Sport / SS (1953-55) vs Vespa Primavera 50 (2018-)

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Make: Ducati Vespa
Model: 98 Sport / SS Primavera 50
Years: 1953-55 2018-
Engine: Four stroke, single cylinder, OHV, pushrod Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve, catalytic converter
Capacity: 98 cc / 6.0 cu in 49 cc / 3 cub in
Bore x Stroke: 49 x 52 mm 39 x 41.8 mm mm
Compression Ratio: Sport: 9:1 SS: 10:1 10.5:1
Cooling System: Air cooled Air cooled, forced
Ignition: 6V, 25W, Flywheel magneto Electronic
Starting: Kick Electric
Max Power: 1953 - 54: 5.0 kW / 6.8 hp @ 7300 rpm 1955 - 58: 4.8 kW / 6.5 hp @ 7000 rpm 3.0 kW / 4.1 hp
Transmission: 4 Speed CVT
Final Drive: 2.706 Belt
Frame: Pressed steel backbone Sheet metal body with welded reinforcements
Front Suspension: Marzocchi hydraulically damped telescopic fork. Single arm with coil spring and dual action mono shock absorber
Rear Suspension: Non-adjustable twin hydraulic shocks, swingarm. Hydraulic monoshock
Front Brakes: 159 mm Drum Stainless steel disc, 200 mm, hydraulically operated
Rear Brakes: 137 mm Drum Drum, 140 mm, mechanically operated
Front Tyre: 2.50 - 17 CEAT 110/70-12 tubeless
Rear Tyre: 2.75 - 17 CEAT 20/70-12., tubeless
Dimensions: Length: 1890 mm / 74 in Width: 660 mm / 26 in Height: 960 mm / 38 in Length: 1860 mm / 73.2 in. Width: 735 mm / 28.9 in.
Wheelbase: 1200 mm / 47.2 in 1340 mm / 52.7 in.
Seat Height: 760 mm / 30 in 780 mm / 30.7 in.
Dry Weight: 75 kg / 165 lbs 115 kg / 254 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 13 L / 3.7 US gal / 3.1 Imp gal 7 Litres / 1.8 US gal
Top Speed: Sport: 90 km/h / 56 mph SS: 95 km/h / 59 mph 64 km/h / 40 mph