1963 Vespa 90, 90 SS and 90 Racer technical specifications

Technical specifications

Model: 90, 90 SS and 90 Racer
Years: 1963-84
Engine: Two stroke, single cylinder
Capacity: 88.5 cc / 5.4 cub in
Bore and Stroke: 47 x 51 mm
Mixture: 1:50
Compression Ratio: 8.7:1
Carburettor: Dell'Orto SHB 16/10
Cooling: Forced air cooled
Battery: 6V
Induction: Rotary valve
Ignition: Flywheel magneto coil
Starting: Kick start
Spark Plug: Bosch W340 T1/T or /U, Champion L86
Clutch: Oil bath, multi plate
Max Power: 4.4 kW / 6 hp @ 6000rpm
Transmission: 3 gears (4 gears for the SS and Racer)
Gear ratios for SS and Racer: 1st 14.74 / 2nd 9.80 / 3rd 7.06 / 4th 5.31:1
Final Drive: Direct drive
Frame: Pressed sheet steel with streamlined monocoque structure
Front Suspension: Coil spring and hydraulic shock absorber
Rear Suspension: Coil spring and hydraulic shock absorber
Front Brakes: 125 mm drum
Rear Brakes: 150 mm drum
Wheels: Pressed steel flanges, interchangeable, split rims
Front Tyre: 3 x 10"
Rear Tyre: 3 x 10"
Dimensions: Length: 1665 mm / 65.6 in Width: 670 mm / 26.4 in Height: 1015 mm / 40.0 in
Wheelbase: 1180 mm / 46.5 in
Ground Clearance: 225 mm / 8.9 in.
Turning Radius: 1650 mm / 64.9 in
Dry Weight: 73 kg / 161 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 5.2 L / 1.3 US gal
Reserve: 0.7 L / 0.18 US gal
Consumption: 1.8 L/100 km / 55 km/l / 130 US mpg
Top Speed: 93 km/h / 57.8 mph

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