Vespa PK50 (1963-84)

The Vespa PK50 motorcycle was produced between 1963 and 1984 and came in three different models, the Vespa 90, 90 SS, and 90 Racer. The engine is a two-stroke, single-cylinder with a capacity of 88.5cc and a compression ratio of 8.7:1. The carburetor is a Dell’Orto SHB 16/10 and it uses a forced air cooling system. Ignition is provided by a flywheel magneto coil and starting is done through a kickstart. Its clutch is oil bath, multi-plate and it has a maximum power of 4.4 kW or 6 hp at 6000rpm. It has three gears (4 gears for the SS and Racer) and a direct drive for the final drive. The Vespa PK50’s frame is pressed sheet steel with streamlined monocoque structure and its suspension features a front coil spring with hydraulic shock absorber and a rear coil spring with hydraulic shock absorber as well. The front and rear brakes are 125mm and 150mm drums, respectively. The Vespa PK50 has pressed steel flanges for wheels which are interchangeable and split rims. Its measurements are 1665 mm in length, 670 mm in width, and 1015 mm in height with a wheelbase of 1180 mm and a ground clearance of 225 mm. The scooter has a dry weight of 73 kg and a fuel capacity of 5.2 L with a reserved fuel capacity of 0.7 L. It has a fuel consumption of 1.8 L/100 km and a top speed of 93 km/h. The Vespa PK50 was available in blue and red colors. This information comes from Scooterhelp.com and ve-uk.com.

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Make Model: Vespa 90, 90 SS and 90 Racer