1969 Vespa 50 Elestart technical specifications

Technical specifications

Model: 50 Elestart
Years: 1969-83
Engine: Two stroke, single cylinder
Capacity: 49.8 cc / 3.0 cub in
Bore x Stroke: 38.4 x 43 mm
Compression Ratio: 7.2:1
Mixture: 1:50
Carburettor: Dell'Orto 14
Cooling: Air cooled with centrifugal fan
Battery: 2 x 6V - 9.5 Ah batteries
Ignition: 4 Pole flywheel magneto
Starting: Electric
Spark Plug: Bosch W225 T1
Clutch: Multi plate
Max Power: 1.9 kW / 2.6 Hp @ 4500 rpm
Transmission: 3 Speed mesh gears
Gear ratios: 1st 22.33 / 2nd 12.56 /3rd 7.95:1
Final Drive: Direct drive
Frame: Pressed sheet steel with streamlined monocoque structure
Front Suspension: Hydraulic shock absorber with rubber elements
Rear Suspension: Hydraulic shock absorber
Front Brakes: Drum
Rear Brakes: Drum
Wheels: Pressed steel flanges
Front Tyre: 2.75 x 9"
Rear Tyre: 2.75 x 9"
Dimensions: Length: 1630 mm / 64.2 in Height: 980 mm / 33.6 in
Ground clearance: 210 mm / 8.3 in
Dry Weight: 67.5 kg / 148 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 5.6 L / 1.5 US gal
Consumption average: 1.5 L/100 km / 66.7 km/l / 157 US mpg
Top Speed: 40 km/h /29 mph

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