What kind of engine does a Vespa scooter have?
The largeframe Vespa scooters can be anything from a Vintage 125cc to a modern 250 – 300cc, so can pack a pretty powerful punch. Obviously, the more powerful your engine, the greater your top speed.
Do you need a license to drive a Vespa?
The 50cc Vespas don’t require a special license in most areas, and it will get you around town nice and easily with 45mph as a top speed. The more powerful smallframe Vespa 125cc will allow you to ride the scooter on the highway, as most transportation regulations will restrict smaller engine sizes to roads with posted speed limits above 50 mph.
Is it worth it to buy a new Vespa?
The obvious caveat with buying new is that it can initially cost you more, so a happy middle option is probably to buy a modern-used Vespa. These are usually fairly well priced, have many of the benefits of a new Vespa, and are typically sold without any major problems.
What’s the top speed of a Vespa 300?
The top speed for a Vespa 300 is over 70mph, and provide a comfortable cruise speed of around 55 mph – plenty sufficient for most rides. Vespa scooters are typically smaller than your average motorbike, but are more powerful than you would have been expecting.
Which is better Vespa ET4 or ET4 150?
The LEADER powered ET4 150 posted much better fuel numbers than the earlier ET4’s, with typically milage in the 60-65mpg range. These were good numbers for its time, while newer fuel injected 150’s can achieve about 10mpg higher. This LEADER engine is the same motor as Vespa continued to use in their LX 150 and S 150, so performance is similar.
What kind of engine does a Vespa ET have?
The ET series of Vespa scooters was significant, as it was Vespa’s long awaited attempt to move beyond 2-stroke engines. The ET chassis was Vespa’s first to be capable of accommodating both 2-stroke (ET2) and 4-stroke (models named ET4) engines and in sizes from 50cc to 150cc.
When did the Vespa ET series come out?
The ET was the first major new design from Vespa since the PX design of the late 70’s. As such, it was a significant change for Vespa. The PX generation was the most boxy generation of Vespa’s, so the highly rounded ET series was a very different direction for this Italian firm.
When does the Vespa my21 promotion expire?
The promotion is only valid from June 1st until July 31st, 2021 on all Vespa MY21 and MY20 models. This promotion won’t last long so visit your local dealer today!