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Vespa P200E (1977-82)

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Vespa P200E (1977-82)

At a glance

Capacity
198 cc / 12 cub in
Power
9.2 kW / 12.5 hp @ 5700 rpm

The full picture.

The Vespa P200E (1977-82) is a classic and popular scooter from Italy. It has a two single cylinder engine with a capacity of 198 cc and a compression of 9.8:1. The carburetor is Dell’Orto SI 24/24 E, and it has a disc valve induction system and electronic ignition, with a starting mechanism of kick start. Its battery is 12V 9Ah, and it uses NGK-B6ES spark plugs. The clutch is a wet, multiplate one. The max power of this scooter is 9.2 kW / 12.5 hp at 5700 rpm. It comes with a 4-speed, grip-shift, constant mesh transmission system and has wheel ratios of 1st 13.42 / 2nd 9.13 / 3rd 6.32 / 4th 4.71:1. The final drive is a direct one. The body frame is made from pressed sheet steel, with a streamlined monocoque structure. The front and rear suspensions use coil spring with hydraulic shock absorber, double effect, and the braking system comprises 125mm drum for the front and 127mm drum for the rear. The wheels are interchangeable, split rims, while the front and rear tires are both 3.5 x 10”. The dimensions are length: 1760 mm / 69.3 in, width: 695 mm / 27.3 in, and height: 1110 mm / 43.7 in, while the wheelbase is 1235 mm / 48.7 in. The dry weight of this scooter is 108 kg / 238 lbs, and it has a fuel capacity of 8 L / 2 US gal, with a reserve of 2.1 L / 0.55 US gal. The consumption average is 3 L/100 km / 33 km/l / 78 US mpg, with a top speed of 110 km/h / 68 mph. The available colors for this scooter are Rosso red, Charcoal, and Silver.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Vespa 200E and 200X

Motorcycle technical specifications
Year1977 – 82
EngineTwo single cylinder,
Capacity198 cc / 12 cub in
Bore x Stroke66.5 x 57 mm
Compression9.8:1
CarburetorDell’Orto SI 24/24 E
CoolingAir cooled, forced
Fuel Mixture1:50
InductionDisc valve
IgnitionElectronic
StartingKick start
Battery12V 9Ah
Spark PlugNGK – B6ES
ClutchWet, multiplate
Max Power9.2 kW / 12.5 hp @ 5700 rpm
Transmission4 Speed, grip-shift, constant mesh
Gear Ratios1st 13.42 / 2nd 9.13 / 3rd 6.32 / 4th 4.71:1
Final DriveDirect drive
FramePressed sheet steel, streamlined monocoque structure
Front SuspensionCoil spring with hydraulic shock absorber, double effect
Rear SuspensionCoil spring with hydraulic shock absorber, double effect
Front Brakes125 mm drum, expanding type
Rear Brakes127 mm drum, expanding type
WheelsInterchangeable, split rim
Front Tyre3.5 x 10″
Rear Tyre3.5 x 10″
DimensionsLength: 1760 mm / 69.3 in Width: 695 mm / 27.3 in Height: 1110 mm / 43.7 in
Wheelbase1235 mm / 48.7 in
Ground clearance225 mm / 8.9 in
Turning Radius1650 mm / 65 in
Dry Weight108 kg / 238 lbs
Fuel Capacity8 L / 2 US gal
Reserve2.1 L / 0.55 US gal
Consumption average3 L/100 km / 33 km/l / 78 US mpg
Top Speed110 km/h / 68 mph
ColoursRosso red, Charcoal, Silver
SourcesVespafan.ch, Piaggio Foundation, Scooterhelp.com, Scooterlounge.com