Vespa PX200E (1982-99)

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The Vespa PX200E is a classic motorcycle produced from 1982 to 1999. It has a two-stroke, single-cylinder engine with a capacity of 198cc and a compression ratio of 9.8:1. The carburetor is a Dell’Orto SI 24/24 E and the ignition is electronic. The bike is kick-started and has a top speed of 105km/h. The frame is a pressed sheet steel with a streamlined monocoque structure. Suspension is provided by coil springs with hydraulic shock absorbers, and braking is handled by expanding drum brakes with a front diameter of 125mm and a rear diameter of 127mm. The bike has interchangeable wheels that are split rim, with a front tyre size of 3.5 x 10″ and a rear tyre of the same size. The bike has a length of 1760mm, a width of 695mm, and a height of 1110mm. Its dry weight is 108kg with a fuel capacity of 8L and a consumption average of 3L/100km. The Vespa PX200E comes in three colors: Rosso red, Charcoal, and Silver.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Vespa PX200E, Arcobaleno, Arcobaleno El

Year: 1982 – 99


Engine: Two stroke, 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: 8.8 kW / 12 hp @ 5700 rpm
Transmission: 4 Speed, grip-shift, constant mesh

Gear Ratios: 1st 14.47 / 2nd 10.28 / 3rd 7.31 / 4th 5.36:1
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: 105 km/h / 65 mph
Colours: Rosso red, Charcoal, Silver

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

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