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 |
