Vespa GTS 300 Super Sport ABS (2012-16) vs Vespa 90, 90 SS and 90 Racer (1963-84)
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| Make: | Vespa | Vespa |
| Model: | GTS 300 Super Sport ABS | 90, 90 SS and 90 Racer |
| Years: | 2012-16 | 1963-84 |
| Engine: | Four strike single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve | Two stroke, single cylinder |
| Capacity: | 278 cc / 18.2 cub in | 88.5 cc / 5.4 cub in |
| Cooling: | Liquid cooled | Forced air cooled |
| Ignition: | Electric | Flywheel magneto coil |
| Starting: | Electric | Kick start |
| Clutch: | Automatic, dry centrifuge with damper buffers | Oil bath, multi plate |
| Max Power: | 15.8 kW / 21.5 hp @ 7500 rpm | 4.4 kW / 6 hp @ 6000rpm |
| Transmission: | CVT with torque server | 3 gears (4 gears for the SS and Racer) |
| Final Drive: | Belt | Direct drive |
| Frame: | Sheetmetal body with welded reinforcements | Pressed sheet steel with streamlined monocoque structure |
| Front Suspension: | Single arm, dual chamber hydraulic shock absorber with coaxial spring | Coil spring and hydraulic shock absorber |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual effect shock absorbers with adjustable preload | Coil spring and hydraulic shock absorber |
| Front Brakes: | Single 220 mm disc | 125 mm drum |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 220 mm disc | 150 mm drum |
| Front Tyre: | 110/70-R12" | 3 x 10" |
| Rear Tyre: | 130/70-R12" | 3 x 10" |
| Dimensions: | Length 1930 mm / 75.9 in Width 755 mm / 29.7 in | Length: 1665 mm / 65.6 in Width: 670 mm / 26.4 in Height: 1015 mm / 40.0 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1370 mm / 53.9 in | 1180 mm / 46.5 in |
| Dry Weight: | 158 kg / 348 lbs | 73 kg / 161 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 9.2 L / 2.4 US gal | 5.2 L / 1.3 US gal |
| Top Speed: | 129 km/h / 80 mph | 93 km/h / 57.8 mph |