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Vespa 160 GS (1962-64) technical specifications

Vespa 160 GS technical specifications

Vespa 160 GS is produced in 1962-64. Engine is Two stroke, single cylinder, displacement 145.5 cc / 8.9 cub in , produces power 5.9 kW / 8 hp @ 6500 rpm. Vespa 160 GS top speed is 100 km/h / 62 mph. Vespa 160 GS weighs 110 kg / 243 lbs (incl. spare wheel). Vespa 160 GS has 2 photos.

Technical specifications

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Model: 160 GS
Years: 1962-64
Production: 59 999 units
Engine: Two stroke, single cylinder
Capacity: 145.5 cc / 8.9 cub in
Bore x Stroke: 57 x 57 mm
Compression: 7.4:1
Carburetor: Dell'Orto SI 27/23
Cooling: Air cooled, forced
Fuel Mixture: 1:50
Ignition: Flywheel and magneto with 35W output
Starting: Kick start
Battery: 6V
Clutch: Wet, multiplate
Max Power: 5.9 kW / 8 hp @ 6500 rpm
Transmission: 4 Speed, grip-shift, constant mesh
Gear Ratios: 1st 14.47 / 2nd 10.28 / 3rd 7.61 / 4th 5.84:1
Final Drive: Direct drive
Frame: Pressed sheet steel, streamlined monocoque structure
Front Suspension: Single unit front damper and spring
Rear Suspension: Coil spring with damper
Front Brakes: 125 mm drum
Rear Brakes: 127 mm drum
Wheels: Interchangeable
Front Tyre: 3.5 x 10"
Rear Tyre: 3.5 x 10"
Dimensions: Length: 1795 mm / 71 in Width: 710 mm / 28 in Height: 1045 mm / 41 in
Wheelbase: 1220 mm / 48 in
Ground Clearance: 220 mm / 8.7 in
Turning Circle: 1400 mm / 55 in
Dry Weight: 110 kg / 243 lbs (incl. spare wheel)
Fuel Capacity: 7.5 L / 2.0 US gal
Consumption average: 2.1 L/100 km / 48 km/l / 112 US mpg
Acceleration: 0 - 75 km/h / 47 mph: 17.5 sec
Top Speed: 100 km/h / 62 mph

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