Vespa LX50 (2013)
The Vespa LX50 and S50 motorcycles were released in 2013, with a four-stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve engine with a 49.4cc/3 cub in capacity. The ram air cooling system and wet sump lubrication make up the technical specifications, along with a kick start, automatic dry centrifuge clutch, and CVT with torque server transmission. Direct drive final drive works with the load-bearing steel frame, single arm with helical spring front suspension and coil spring with double effect shock absorber rear suspension. Front brakes consist of 200mm disc, hydraulic while the rear brakes are 110mm drum, mechanical. The scooters have a top speed of 63 km/h or 39 mph, consumption average of 2.8 L/100 km, and come in Celeste blue, Daring Plum, Midnight blue, Dragon red, and Montebianco white colours. The Vespa LX50 has a length of 1755mm, width of 739mm, height of 1140mm, a wheelbase of 1280mm, and seat height of 775mm. The total dry weight is 102kg or 225lbs, with a fuel capacity of 8.7L or 2.3 US gal. Stanley Scooters and MCN are cited as sources for this information.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Vespa LX50 and S50
Year: 2013
Engine: Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve
Capacity: 49.4 cc / 3 cub in
Bore x Stroke: 39 x 41.8 mm
Cooling: Ram air cooling system
Lubrication: Wet sump, 850 cc capacity
Ignition: Electric
Starting: Kick start
Clutch: Automatic, dry centrifuge with damper buffers
Max Power (at shaft): 3.2 kW / 4.4 hp @ 8550 rpm
Max Torque: 3.2 Nm / 0.33 kgf-m / 2.36 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Transmission: CVT with torque server
Final Drive: Direct drive
Frame: Load-bearing steel frame
Front Suspension: Single arm with helical spring
Rear Suspension: Coil spring with double effect shock absorber
Front Brakes: 200 mm disc, hydraulic
Rear Brakes: 110 mm drum, mechanical
Front Tyre: 110/70-R11″
Rear Tyre: 120/70-R10″
Dimensions: Length: 1755 mm / 69.1 in Width: 739 mm / 29.1 in Height: 1140 mm / 44.9 in
Wheelbase: 1280 mm / 50.4 in
Seat Height: 775 mm / 30.5 in
Dry Weight: 102 kg / 225 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 8.7 L / 2.3 US gal
Consumption average: 2.8 L/100 km / 36 km/l / 85 US mpg
Top Speed: 63 km/h / 39 mph
Colours: Celeste blue, Daring Plum, Midnight blue, Dragon red, Montebianco white
Sources and Review: Stanley Scooters, MCN
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