1962 Vespa 150 GL technical specifications

Technical specifications

Model: 150 GL
Years: 1962-65
Production: 79 845 units
Engine: Two stroke, single cylinder
Capacity: 145.5 cc / 8.9 cub in
Bore x Stroke: 57 x 57 mm
Compression: 7.2:1
Carburetor: Dell'Orto SI 20/17D
Cooling: Air cooled, centrifugal fan
Fuel Mixture: 1:50
Ignition: Contact breaker and coil
Starting: Kick start
Battery: 6V
Clutch: Wet, multiplate
Max Power: 4.6 kW / 6.25 hp @ 5000 rpm
Transmission: 4 Speed, grip-shift, constant mesh
Gear Ratios: 1st 14.46 / 2nd 10.28 / 3rd 7.46 / 4th 5.48:1
Final Drive: Direct drive
Frame: Pressed sheet steel, streamlined monocoque structure
Front Suspension: Trail arm with coil spring and damper
Rear Suspension: Coil spring and damper
Front Brakes: 125 mm drum
Rear Brakes: 127 mm drum
Wheels: Interchangeable with split rim
Front Tyre: 3.5 x 10"
Rear Tyre: 3.5 x 10"
Dimensions: Length: 1770 mm / 69.7 in Width: 675 mm / 26.6 in
Wheelbase: 1200 mm / 47.2 in
Seat Height: 800 mm / 31.5 in
Dry Weight: 97 kg / 214 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 7.5 L / 2 US gal
Consumption average: 2.1 L/100 km / 42 km/l / 98 US mpg
Top Speed: 95 km/h / 59 mph

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