Vespa 160 GS (1962-64) 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
+ Add to 'Compare list'| 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 |