1954 Vespa 150 / 150 Super technical specifications

Technical specifications

Model: 150 / 150 Super
Years: 1954-60
Production: 98 700 units
Engine: Two stroke, single cylinder
Capacity: 145.5 cc / 8.8 cub in
Bore x Stroke: 57 x 57 mm
Compression: 6.5:1
Carburetor: Dell'Orto MA19
Cooling: Air cooled, forced
Fuel Mixture: 1:20
Ignition: 6 pole flywheel magneto
Starting: Kick start
Battery: 6V
Clutch: Wet, multiplate with cork inserts
Max Power: 4.0 kW / 5.4 hp
Transmission: 3 Speed, grip-shift, constant mesh
Gear Ratios: 1st 12.2 / 2nd 7.6 / 3rd 4.85:1
Final Drive: Direct drive
Frame: Pressed sheet steel, streamlined monocoque structure
Front Suspension: Helicoidal spring and hydraulic shock absorber
Rear Suspension: Helicoidal spring and hydraulic shock absorber. If fitted with sidecar: wo helicoidal springs on the sidecar
Front Brakes: Drum, expanding type with cooling ribs
Rear Brakes: Drum, expanding type with cooling ribs
Wheels: Interchangeable
Front Tyre: 3.5 x 8"
Rear Tyre: 3.5 x 8"
Dimensions: Length: 1500 mm / 59 in Width: 790 mm / 31 in Height: 1040 mm / 41 in
Wheelbase: 1165 mm / 45.9 in
Ground clearance: 220 mm / 8.7 in
Turning Radius: 1500 mm / 59 in
Dry Weight: 98 kg / 216 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 6.25 L / 1.65 US gal
Consumption average: 2.4 L/100 km / 42 km/l / 98 US mpg
Top Speed: 75 km/h / 47mph (speed reduced by sidecar)

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