1946-47 Archives - MotorcycleSpecifications.com Find your motorcycle specifications Fri, 07 Apr 2023 21:28:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Vespa PK50 (1946-47) https://motorcyclespecifications.com/vespa-pk50-1946-47-specs/ Tue, 04 Apr 2023 02:02:57 +0000 https://motorcyclespecifications.com/?p=43743 The Vespa PK50 motorcycle was first produced in 1946-47, with a total of 36,126 units produced. It was equipped with a 98cc two-stroke, single cylinder engine that provided a maximum

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]]> The Vespa PK50 motorcycle was first produced in 1946-47, with a total of 36,126 units produced. It was equipped with a 98cc two-stroke, single cylinder engine that provided a maximum power of 2.4 kW or 3.2 hp. The engine had a capacity of 6 cubic inches with a bore and stroke of 50 x 50 mm. The motorcycle had a Dell’Orto T2 16/17 carburettor and was air-cooled with a Volcano magneto ignition and a 6V battery. It had a kick-start and a continuous speed variator gearbox with a direct drive final drive. The frame was made of pressed sheet steel with a streamlined monocoque structure. It also had elastic front suspension with spiral steel springs and rubber buffer rear suspension. The brakes were drum-style both in front and rear. The wheels were made of pressed steel flanges and interchangeable split rims. The motorcycle had a dry weight of 60 kg or 132 lbs and carried fuel capacity of 5 L or 1.3 US gal. It had a fuel consumption of 2.0 L/100 km, 50 km/l or 118 US mpg, and a top speed of 60 km/h or 37 mph. It was available in silver and metallic green colours.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Vespa 98

Year: 1946 – 47
Production: 36 126 units
Engine: Two Stroke, single cylinder
Capacity: 98 cc / 6 cub in
Bore and Stroke: 50 x 50 mm
Carburettor: Dell’Orto T2 16/17
Cooling: Air cooled
Battery: 6V
Ignition: Volcano magneto
Starting: Kick start
Max Power: 2.4 kW / 3.2 hp
Transmission: Continuous speed variator gearbox
Final Drive: Direct drive
Frame: Pressed sheet steel with streamlined monocoque structure
Front Suspension: Elastic with spiral steel springs
Rear Suspension: Rubber buffers
Front Brakes: Drum
Rear Brakes: Drum
Wheels: Pressed steel flanges, interchangeable, split rims
Front Tyre: 3.5 x 8″
Rear Tyre: 3.5 x 8″
Dry Weight: 60 kg / 132 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 5 L / 1.3 US gal
Consumption: 2.0 L/100 km / 50 km/l / 118 US mpg
Top Speed: 60 km/h / 37 mph
Colours: Silver, Metallic Green
Source: Wikipedia

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]]> GIMA 64-108 (1946-47) https://motorcyclespecifications.com/gima-64-108-1946-47-specs/ Sat, 01 Apr 2023 22:09:00 +0000 https://motorcyclespecifications.com/?p=40871 The GIMA 64-108 is a small, lightweight motorcycle that was produced between 1946 and 1947. It features a four-stroke engine with a capacity of 108 cc, which is air-cooled and

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]]> The GIMA 64-108 is a small, lightweight motorcycle that was produced between 1946 and 1947. It features a four-stroke engine with a capacity of 108 cc, which is air-cooled and has a three-speed transmission. The bike is equipped with a kick-start for easy starting and a chain drive for the final drive. It has telescopic forks in the front and a rigid, spring-loaded saddle in the back as its suspension system. The wheels are made from steel with laced wire spokes and it has drum brakes both in the front and rear. Overall, the GIMA 64-108 is a basic yet reliable motorcycle that was designed for easy transportation and convenience on the road.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Gima 64-108

Year: 1946 – 47
Engine: Four stroke
Capacity: 108 cc / 6.6 cu in
Cooling: Air cooled
Transmission: 3 Speed
Starting: Kick
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension: Rigid, spring loaded saddle
Wheels: Steel, laced wire spokes
Front Brakes: Drum
Rear Brakes: Drum

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