The Vespa GTS 300 IE Super motorcycle, produced from 2009 to 2011, has a four-stroke, single-cylinder, SOHC, 4-valve engine with a capacity of 278cc. It is capable of producing 15.8 kW of power at 7500 rpm and 22.3 Nm of torque at 5250 rpm. The cooling system is liquid-based, and the lubrication system is wet sump with a chain-driven lube pump. The clutch is automatic, and the bike has an electric ignition and starter. Final drive is through a belt, while the frame is of sheetmetal body with welded reinforcements. The motorcycle comes with a single-arm, dual-chamber hydraulic shock absorber with coaxial spring front suspension and dual-effect shock absorbers with adjustable preload rear suspension. The front and rear brakes are single 220 mm discs, with the front tyre measuring 120/70-R12 inches, and the rear tyre being 130/70-R12 inches. The Vespa GTS 300 IE Super has a length of 1930 mm, width of 755 mm, wheelbase of 1370 mm, and seat height of 790 mm. The dry weight of the bike is 158 kg, and it has a fuel capacity of 9.2 litres. Consumption average is 3.5 L/100 km, or 67 US mpg, while its top speed is 129 km/h or 80 mph.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Vespa GTS 300 IE
| Year | 2009 – 11 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve |
| Capacity | 278 cc / 18.2 cub in |
| Bore x Stroke | 75 mm x 63 mm |
| Cooling | Liquid cooled |
| Lubrication | Wet sump, chain driven lube pump |
| Ignition | Electric |
| Starting | Electric |
| Clutch | Automatic, dry centrifuge with damper buffers |
| Max Power | 15.8 kW / 21.5 hp @ 7500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 22.3 Nm / 2.27 kgf-m / 16.45 ft/lb @ 5250 rpm |
| Transmission | CVT with torque server |
| Final Drive | Belt |
| Frame | Sheetmetal body with welded reinforcements |
| Front Suspension | Single arm, dual chamber hydraulic shock absorber with coaxial spring |
| Rear Suspension | Dual effect shock absorbers with adjustable preload |
| Front Brakes | Single 220 mm disc |
| Rear Brakes | Single 220 mm disc |
| Front Tyre | 120/70-R12″ |
| Rear Tyre | 130/70-R12″ |
| Dimensions | Length 1930 mm / 75.9 in Width 755 mm / 29.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 1370 mm / 53.9 in |
| Seat Height | 790 mm / 31.1 in |
| Dry Weight | 158 kg / 348 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 9.2 Litres / 2.4 US gal |
| Consumption average | 3.5 L/100 km / 28 km/l / 67 US mpg |
| Top Speed | 129 km/h / 80 mph |