Vespa 150 / 150 Super (1954-60) vs Yamaha XT 550 (1983)
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| Make: | Vespa | Yamaha |
| Model: | 150 / 150 Super | XT 550 |
| Years: | 1954-60 | 1983 |
| Engine: | Two stroke, single cylinder | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve |
| Capacity: | 145.5 cc / 8.8 cub in | 558 cc / 34.0 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 57 x 57 mm | 92 X 84 mm |
| Ignition: | 6 pole flywheel magneto | CDI |
| Starting: | Kick start | Kick |
| Max Power: | 4.0 kW / 5.4 hp | 38 hp / 27.7 kW @ 6500 rpm |
| Transmission: | 3 Speed, grip-shift, constant mesh | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Direct drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Helicoidal spring and hydraulic shock absorber | 38mm Air assisted forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Helicoidal spring and hydraulic shock absorber. If fitted with sidecar: wo helicoidal springs on the sidecar | Monoshock adjustable preload |
| Front Brakes: | Drum, expanding type with cooling ribs | Drum |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum, expanding type with cooling ribs | Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 3.5 x 8" | 3.00S-21-4PR |
| Rear Tyre: | 3.5 x 8" | 4.60S-18-4PR |
| Dimensions: | Length: 1500 mm / 59 in Width: 790 mm / 31 in Height: 1040 mm / 41 in | Length 2260 mm / 88.9 in Width 860 mm / 33.8 in Height 1180 mm / 46.4 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1165 mm / 45.9 in | 1400 mm / 55.1 in |
| Ground clearance: | 220 mm / 8.7 in | 250 mm / 9.8 in |
| Dry Weight: | 98 kg / 216 lbs | 138 kg / 304.2 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 6.25 L / 1.65 US gal | 14 Litres / 3.6 US gal |
| Consumption average: | 2.4 L/100 km / 42 km/l / 98 US mpg | 47.3 mpg |
| Top Speed: | 75 km/h / 47mph (speed reduced by sidecar) | 162.2 km/h / 100.8 mph |