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50 PK hp
1995
History
The Vespa 50 HP was produced from 1991 to 1999. Unlike the Vespa 50's of the past, it had numerous plastic parts, such as the mudguard, the under-saddle piping and the rear cowl. The aluminium heating unit came as standard, as well as a slightly larger carburettor (from 16:10 to 16:12, as other PK versions). It also had a starter motor, already previously introduced with the N and FL2 models and 4 WHP (wheel horsepower). Also standard was the racing crankshaft and lightest flywheel ever produced, weighing only 1.35 kg. It was the Vespa of the youth of the 90's; however, it marked the end of production of the Vespa 50 with manual transmission since it was unable to meet the Euro 1 anti-pollution regulations. In 1999 it was replaced by the Vespa ET2, a completely new model with continuously variable transmission and engine with modern design. The model exhibited in the Museum is on kind loan from Stefanelli's family.
Tech Specs
Engine two-stroke single cylinder engine
Bore 38,4 mm
Stroke 43 mm
Displacement 49,79 cc
Max Speed 40 Km/h
Suspensions front trailing arm with coil spring and damper; rear coil spring and damper
Breaks drums
