Vespa 150 TAP (1956and1959) vs Vespa 50 (N, L, R, S, SS, SR) (1963-90)
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| Make: | Vespa | Vespa |
| Model: | 150 TAP | 50 (N, L, R, S, SS, SR) |
| Years: | 1956and1959 | 1963-90 |
| Engine: | Two strike, single cylinder | Two stroke, single cylinder |
| Capacity: | 145.5 cc / 8.8 cub in | 49.8 cc / 3.0 cub in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 58.5 x 54 mm | 38.4 x 43 mm |
| Cooling: | Air cooled, forced | Air cooled with centrifugal fan |
| Ignition: | 6 pole flywheel magneto | 4 Pole flywheel magneto |
| Starting: | Kick start | Kick start |
| Battery: | 6V | 2 x 6V - 9.5 Ah batteries |
| Clutch: | Wet, multiplate with cork inserts | Multi plate |
| Final Drive: | Direct drive | Direct drive |
| Frame: | Pressed sheet steel, streamlined monocoque structure | Pressed sheet steel with streamlined monocoque structure |
| Front Suspension: | Helicoidal spring and hydraulic shock absorber | Hydraulic shock absorber with rubber elements |
| Rear Suspension: | Helicoidal spring and hydraulic shock absorber | Hydraulic shock absorber |
| Front Brakes: | Drum, expanding type | Drum |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum, expanding type | Drum |
| Wheels: | Interchangeable | Pressed steel flanges |
| Front Tyre: | 3.5 x 8" | 2.75 x 9" |
| Rear Tyre: | 3.5 x 8" | 2.75 x 9" |
| Dry Weight: | 115 kg / 253 lbs | 67.5 kg / 148 lbs |
| Top Speed: | 60 km/h / 37mph | 40 km/h /29 mph |