Vespa PK 50, PK50S, PK50 Elestart, PK50XL, PK50XLS, PK50 (1982-93) vs KTM RC 125 (2014-15) vs Vespa LXV150 IE (2013-14)
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| Make: | Vespa | KTM | Vespa |
| Model: | PK 50, PK50S, PK50 Elestart, PK50XL, PK50XLS, PK50 | RC 125 | LXV150 IE |
| Years: | 1982-93 | 2014-15 | 2013-14 |
| Engine: | Two stroke, single cylinder | Four stroke, single cylinder. DOHC with finger followers, 4 Valve | Four stroke, Single cylinder, SOHC, 3 valve |
| Capacity: | 49.8 cc / 3.0 cub in | 124.7 cc / 7.6 cu-in | 150 cc / 9.2 cub in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 38.4 x 43 mm | 58 x 47.2 mm | 62,6 x 48.6 mm |
| Ignition: | Flywheel magneto | Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment | Electric |
| Starting: | Kick start | Electric | Electric |
| Clutch: | Oil bath, multi plate | Wet multi-disc clutch / mechanically operated | Automatic, dry centrifuge with damper buffers |
| Transmission: | 4 Speed, grip shift | 6 Speed | CVT with torque slave |
| Final Drive: | Direct drive | Chain 5/8 x 1/4” X‑Ring | Belt |
| Frame: | Pressed sheet steel with streamlined monocoque structure | Tubular space frame made from steel, powder-coated | Sheetmetal body with welded reinforcements |
| Front Suspension: | Trailing arm, coil spring, damper | WP Suspension Up Side Down | Single sided training link with hydraulic shock absorber |
| Rear Suspension: | Coil spring, damper | WP Monoshock | Hydraulic shock absorber |
| Front Brakes: | 150 mm drum | Single 300mm disc | 220 mm disc |
| Rear Brakes: | 150 mm drum | Single 230mm disc | 110 mm disc |
| Front Tyre: | 3 x 10" | 110/70 -17 | 110/70-R11" |
| Rear Tyre: | 3 x 10" | 150/60 –17 | 120/70-R10" |
| Wheelbase: | 1175 mm / 46.5 in | 1210 mm / 47.6 in | 1280 mm / 50.4 in |
| Dry Weight: | 77 kg / 169.7 lbs | 135 kg / 297.6 lbs | 102 kg / 225 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 6.2 L / 1.6 US gal | 10 Liters / 2.6 US gal | 8.2 L / 2.2 US gal |