Vespa 160 GS (1962-64) vs Vespa 946 (2013-14)
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| Make: | Vespa | Vespa |
| Model: | 160 GS | 946 |
| Years: | 1962-64 | 2013-14 |
| Engine: | Two stroke, single cylinder | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 3 valve |
| Capacity: | 145.5 cc / 8.9 cub in | 125 cc / 7.6 cub in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 57 x 57 mm | 52 mm x 68.6 mm |
| Cooling: | Air cooled, forced | Forced air cooling |
| Ignition: | Flywheel and magneto with 35W output | Electric |
| Starting: | Kick start | Electric |
| Clutch: | Wet, multiplate | Automatic, dry centrifuge with vibration dampers |
| Transmission: | 4 Speed, grip-shift, constant mesh | CVT, twist and go |
| Final Drive: | Direct drive | Shaft |
| Frame: | Pressed sheet steel, streamlined monocoque structure | Steel and aluminium |
| Front Suspension: | Single unit front damper and spring | Single sided link arm with coil spring and dual action monoshock absorber |
| Rear Suspension: | Coil spring with damper | Gas unit with adjustable preload in four positions, horisontally mounted with progressive lever system. |
| Front Brakes: | 125 mm drum | 200 mm disc, hydraulically operated, ABS with traction control |
| Rear Brakes: | 127 mm drum | 200 mm disc, hydraulically operated, ABS with traction control |
| Front Tyre: | 3.5 x 10" | 120/70 - 12" |
| Rear Tyre: | 3.5 x 10" | 130/70 - 12" |
| Dimensions: | Length: 1795 mm / 71 in Width: 710 mm / 28 in Height: 1045 mm / 41 in | Length: 1965 mm / 77.4 in Width: 730 mm / 28.7 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1220 mm / 48 in | 1405 mm / 55.3 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 7.5 L / 2.0 US gal | 8.5 L / 2.2 US gal |
| Consumption average: | 2.1 L/100 km / 48 km/l / 112 US mpg | 1.5 L/100 km / 66 km/l / 155 US mpg |
| Top Speed: | 100 km/h / 62 mph | 92 km/h / 57 mph |