1963

Vespa 50


The Vespa 50 was launched in 1963. The popularity of ‘small body’ Vespa has grown through the decades.

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Young, modern and...
Without
Documents

Vespa became highly popular among young riders, who chose it to for being easily manageable and aesthetically pleasing. In order to attract a wider audience, Piaggio introduced the Vespa 50, which was promoted with the slogan “Young, Modern and … without documents”. It was a Vespa that, according to the rules of the Highway Code in 1963, could be driven without plates and without a license starting from the age of 14. The Vespa 50 was the last scooter designed by Corradino D’Ascanio and the 50cc is a landmark in the history of Vespa: from 1964 to the present, more than 3 million 50cc models have been produced.

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VESPA 50 (1963-1990) Specs and Performance

Writer: Florin Profir
Segment: Scooter
Production years: 1963 – 1990

The Vespa 50 which was produced from 1963 to the 1990s, and over four million copies sold. When Piaggio started manufacturing the 50 series it was a completely new development. The spot welded from sheet metal shells self-supporting chassis was much smaller and lighter, there was only a small flap for access to the engine . This framework is referred to in the collectors scene as “Small Frame”.

Vespa 50 yang diproduksi dari tahun 1963 hingga 1990-an, terjual lebih dari empat juta kopi. Ketika Piaggio mulai memproduksi seri 50, itu adalah perkembangan yang benar-benar baru. Spot yang dilas dari sasis swadaya cangkang lembaran logam jauh lebih kecil dan lebih ringan, hanya ada penutup kecil untuk akses ke mesin. Kerangka kerja ini disebut dalam kancah kolektor sebagai “Rangka Kecil”.



ENGINE SPECS
Type:
SIngle cylinder, two stroke, air-cooled
Displacement:
49.8 cm3
Bore X Stroke:
1.5×1.7 in OR 38 mm
Compression Ratio:
7.2:1
Horsepower:
2.6/4500 KW(hp)/RPM
Torque:
0/- lb-ft/RPM OR 0 Nm/RPM
Fuel System:
Carburetor
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Gearbox:
3-Speed
Clutch:
Wet Multi-plate
Primary Drive:
–
Final Drive:
Direct drive
CHASSIS SPECS
Frame:
Pressed sheet steel with streamlined monocoque structure
Front Suspension:
Hydraulic shock absorber with rubber elements
Rear Suspension:
Hydraulic shock absorber
Front Brake:
Drum
Rear Brake:
Drum
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length:
64.2 in OR 1631 mm
Overall Width:
38.6 in OR 980 mm
Seat Height:
–
Weelbase:
–
Ground Clearance:
8.3 in OR 211 mm
Weight:
159 lbs OR 72 kg
Fuel Capacity:
1.5 gallons OR 5.7 L
TYRES SPECS
Front:
2.75 x 9″
Rear:
2.75 x 9″

Source: autoevolution.com