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| Vespa's profilation of this bike |
| Take a new spin on an original classic. From the same pedigree as the first Vespa prototype built by Piaggio in 1946, the LX is 60 years in the making. Witness the evolution of style, comfort, and performance with the core values of Vespa that never change: eco-friendly engineering, passion, individualism, and integrity.
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| General moped information |
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| Model: | Vespa LX 50 | | Year: | 2008 | | Category: | Scooter | | Rating: | 71.6 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes | | Safety: | See our safety campaign with the high safety rated bikes in this category.
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| Engine and transmission |
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| Displacement: | 49.40 ccm (3.01 cubic inches) | | Engine type: | Single cylinder | | Stroke: | 4 | | Power: | 4.15 HP (3.0 kW)) @ 8750 RPM | | Torque: | 3.50 Nm (0.4 kgf-m or 2.6 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM | | Bore x stroke: | 39.1 x 41.4 mm (1.5 x 1.6 inches) | | Fuel system: | Injection | | Valves per cylinder: | 2 | | Fuel control: | SOHC | | Ignition: | Electric and kick start | | Starter: | Electric & kick | | Lubrication system: | Wet sump, | | Cooling system: | Air | | Gearbox: | Automatic | Transmission type
final drive: | Belt | | Clutch: | Automatic dry centrifuge with damper buffers | | Physical measures |
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| Dry weight: | 102.0 kg (224.9 pounds) | | Overall length: | 1,755 mm (69.1 inches) | | Chassis and dimensions |
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| Frame type: | Load-bearing steel chassis with welded structural supports | | Front suspension: | Single arm with helical spring and dual effect hydraulic single shock absorber | | Rear suspension: | Coil spring and dual effect single shock absorber | | Front tyre dimensions: | 110/70-11 | | Rear tyre dimensions: | 120/70-11 | | Front brakes: | Single disc | | Front brakes diameter: | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | | Rear brakes: | Expanding brake (drum brake) | | Rear brakes diameter: | 110 mm (4.3 inches) | | Speed and acceleration |
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| Top speed: | 62.8 km/h (39.0 mph) | | Power/weight ratio: | 0.0407 HP/kg | | Other specifications |
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(73.3 out of 100)