Vespa 150 & 150 Super (1954-60)

The Vespa 150 and 150 Super were two-stroke, single-cylinder motorcycles produced from 1954 to 1960 in a quantity of 98,700 units. They had a 145.5cc capacity with a bore and stroke of 57 x 57mm and a compression ratio of 6.5:1. The motorcycles used a Dell’Orto MA19 carburetor and were air-cooled with forced cooling, requiring a fuel mixture of 1:20. Ignition was provided by a 6-pole flywheel magneto with a 6-volt battery for starting. The motorcycles featured a wet, multiplate clutch with cork inserts and had a maximum power output of 4.0 kW/5.4 hp. The 3-speed transmission had grip-shift and constant mesh with gear ratios of 1st 12.2/2nd 7.6/3rd 4.85:1 and a direct drive final drive. The motorcycles had a pressed sheet steel, streamlined monocoque structure frame with helicoidal spring and hydraulic shock absorber suspension at the front and rear. The front and rear brakes were both drum, expanding type with cooling ribs. The motorcycles were equipped with interchangeable wheels and had 3.5 x 8″ tyres at the front and rear. The motorcycles had a length of 1500mm, width of 790mm, and height of 1040mm with a wheelbase of 1165mm and a ground clearance of 220mm. The dry weight of the motorcycle was 98kg with a fuel capacity of 6.25L/1.65 US gal. The average fuel consumption was 2.4L/100 km/42 km/l/98 US mpg, and the top speed of the motorcycle was 75 km/h / 47mph (speed reduced by the sidecar). The motorcycle was available in metallic blue and grey colours.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Vespa 150 / 150 Super

Year: 1954 – 60
Production: 98 700 units
Engine: Two stroke, single cylinder
Capacity: 145.5 cc / 8.8 cub in
Bore x Stroke: 57 x 57 mm
Compression: 6.5:1
Carburetor: Dell’Orto MA19
Cooling: Air cooled, forced
Fuel Mixture: 1:20
Ignition: 6 pole flywheel magneto
Starting: Kick start
Battery: 6V
Clutch: Wet, multiplate with cork inserts
Max Power: 4.0 kW / 5.4 hp
Transmission: 3 Speed, grip-shift, constant mesh
Gear Ratios: 1st 12.2 / 2nd 7.6 / 3rd 4.85:1
Final Drive: Direct drive
Frame: Pressed sheet steel, streamlined monocoque structure
Front Suspension: Helicoidal spring and hydraulic shock absorber
Rear Suspension: Helicoidal spring and hydraulic shock absorber. If fitted with sidecar: wo helicoidal springs on the sidecar
Front Brakes: Drum, expanding type with cooling ribs
Rear Brakes: Drum, expanding type with cooling ribs
Wheels: Interchangeable
Front Tyre: 3.5 x 8″
Rear Tyre: 3.5 x 8″
Dimensions: Length: 1500 mm / 59 in Width: 790 mm / 31 in Height: 1040 mm / 41 in
Wheelbase: 1165 mm / 45.9 in
Ground clearance: 220 mm / 8.7 in
Turning Radius: 1500 mm / 59 in
Dry Weight: 98 kg / 216 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 6.25 L / 1.65 US gal
Consumption average: 2.4 L/100 km / 42 km/l / 98 US mpg
Top Speed: 75 km/h / 47mph (speed reduced by sidecar)
Colours: Metallic blue , Grey