Vespa 150 TAP (1956and1959)

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