Vespa P200E (1977-82)

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.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Vespa 200E and 200X

Year: 1977 – 82

Engine: Two single cylinder,

Capacity: 198 cc / 12 cub in

Bore x Stroke: 66.5 x 57 mm

Compression: 9.8:1

Carburetor: Dell’Orto SI 24/24 E

Cooling: Air cooled, forced

Fuel Mixture: 1:50

Induction: Disc valve

Ignition: Electronic

Starting: Kick start

Battery: 12V 9Ah

Spark Plug: NGK – B6ES

Clutch: Wet, multiplate

Max Power: 9.2 kW / 12.5 hp @ 5700 rpm

Transmission: 4 Speed, grip-shift, constant mesh

Gear Ratios: 1st 13.42 / 2nd 9.13 / 3rd 6.32 / 4th 4.71:1

Final Drive: Direct drive

Frame: Pressed sheet steel, streamlined monocoque structure

Front Suspension: Coil spring with hydraulic shock absorber, double effect

Rear Suspension: Coil spring with hydraulic shock absorber, double effect

Front Brakes: 125 mm drum, expanding type

Rear Brakes: 127 mm drum, expanding type

Wheels: Interchangeable, split rim

Front Tyre: 3.5 x 10″

Rear Tyre: 3.5 x 10″

Dimensions: Length: 1760 mm / 69.3 in Width: 695 mm / 27.3 in Height: 1110 mm / 43.7 in

Wheelbase: 1235 mm / 48.7 in

Ground clearance: 225 mm / 8.9 in

Turning Radius: 1650 mm / 65 in

Dry Weight: 108 kg / 238 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 8 L / 2 US gal

Reserve: 2.1 L / 0.55 US gal

Consumption average: 3 L/100 km / 33 km/l / 78 US mpg

Top Speed: 110 km/h / 68 mph

Colours: Rosso red, Charcoal, Silver

Sources: Vespafan.ch, Piaggio Foundation, Scooterhelp.com, Scooterlounge.com