The Vespa 150 TAP was a motorcycle produced in 1956 and 1959, with only 500 units made. It had a two-stroke, single-cylinder engine with a capacity of 145.5cc and a bore and stroke of 58.5x54mm. The motorcycle was air-cooled and had forced cooling. The fuel mixture was 1:20, and it had a 6 pole flywheel magneto with a kick start and a 6V battery. The clutch was a wet, multiplate with cork inserts, and it had direct-drive final drive. The pressed sheet steel frame had a streamlined monocoque structure with front and rear helical spring and hydraulic shock absorbers. The front and rear brakes were expanding drum types, and the wheels were interchangeable with 3.5×8″ tyres. The dry weight of the bike was 115kg or 253lbs with a top speed of 60km/h or 37mph. The bike came in camouflage colours.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Vespa 150 TAP
| Year | 1956 and 1959 |
|---|---|
| Production | 500 units |
| Engine | Two strike, single cylinder |
| Capacity | 145.5 cc / 8.8 cub in |
| Bore x Stroke | 58.5 x 54 mm |
| Cooling | Air cooled, forced |
| Fuel Mixture | 1:20 |
| Ignition | 6 pole flywheel magneto |
| Starting | Kick start |
| Battery | 6V |
| Clutch | Wet, multiplate with cork inserts |
| 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 |
| Front Brakes | Drum, expanding type |
| Rear Brakes | Drum, expanding type |
| Wheels | Interchangeable |
| Front Tyre | 3.5 x 8″ |
| Rear Tyre | 3.5 x 8″ |
| Dry Weight | 115 kg / 253 lbs |
| Top Speed | 60 km/h / 37mph |
| Colours | Camouflage |
| Source | Wikipedia, Gizmag.com |
