Vespa Sprint 2015-

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Vespa Sprint
Vespa Sprint S Elettrica 45.jpg
Manufacturer Piaggio (Vespa)
Production2015–present
Assembly Pontedera, Italy
Class Scooter

The Vespa Sprint is a scooter produced by Piaggio under the Vespa brand since 2015. The Vespa Sprint was derived as a sportier evolution from the Vespa Primavera Both replaced the Vespa LX and S.

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History

The Vespa Sprint and Sprint S were presented in May 2014 at EICMA and are the replacement of the Vespa S. [1] For the Asian market, the Sprint is produced in the Vin Puch (Hanoi) plant in Vietnam. [2] The name Sprint pays homage to the homonymous model presented at the Milan motorcycle show in 1965 and produced until 1974 though Its square-cut Headlight is a clear reference to the Vespa 50 special of the 1970s. The Vespa Sprint S was introduced a year later with The second series of the Vespa Sprint was introduced in May 2018 at EICMA with Euro 4 anti-pollution i-Get technology. [3]

The second series of the Vespa Sprint was introduced in May 2018 at EICMA with Euro 4 anti-pollution i-Get technology.

Specifications

The Sprint was derived from the earlier Primavera which had maintained the overall dimensions similar to the previous LX though the sprint adopted new 12 inch wheels.

Aesthetically, the Sprint was designed by the Piaggio style center led by Marco Lambri, taking up both elements from the historic Sprint of 1965.

Variants

JUSTIN BIEBER X VESPA

Introduced in 2022 as a collaboration between world famous musician Justin Bieber and Vespa. This limited-edition model is finished in a unique monochromatic livery, created in collaboration with the global pop icon. It also features white flames on the rear bodywork, with Justin Bieber's name layered over the top.Furthermore, it gets a white matching saddle, white handlebar grips, a rear luggage rack, and five-spoke alloy wheels. [4]

Sprint Adventure

Vespa Australia have announced the release of the Vespa Sprint Adventure, a custom Vespa Sprint 150cc ABS equipped to tour with black matte details and travel accessories, including front and rear folding racks and a smoked fly screen as standard features.

The Vespa Sprint Adventure is limited to 38 units only and two very unique colours: Jungle inspired Matt Green and Desert inspired Matt Sand [5]

Notte

released as a single model 150 release, the notte (or night) was characterized by total black graphics. The "night-time" style pairs the beautiful new opaque black of the chassis with numerous glossy black details, including the mirrors, the ornaments of the classic "tie" on the front shield, the handlebar ends, the passenger handle. Refined details include a saddle dedicated to each model and a plate with the logo placed on the rear shield. The rims and muffler guard are also glossy black. [6]

Racing Sixties

Introduced in 2019 this series's lvery was inspired by the 1960s which were a legendary period in the history of racing and motoring. In addition to the new colour scheme, a brand-new seat and matte black details, matte black finish of the passenger grab handle and footrests, the front and rear light setting, the silencer cover, the rear-view mirrors, the onboard instrument cluster base and shield trim, as well as the crest on the front mudguard of the Vespa GTS Super “Racing Sixties”. [7]

Vespa Sprint

Sprint 50 2tSprint 50 S 2tSprint 50Sprint 125Sprint 125 SSprint 150Sprint 150 SSprint 50 2nd SeriesSprint 50 SportSprint 50 NotteSprint 50 Racing SixtiesSprint 50 Justin BieberSprint 125 2nd SeriesSprint 125 SportSprint 125 NotteSprint 125 Racing SixtiesSprint 125 Justin BieberSprint 150 2nd SeriesSprint 150 Racing SixtiesSprint 150 Justin Bieber
Years in Production2014-20182015-20182015-20182015-20182015-20182015-20182015-20182019-2019-2019-20212020-20222022-2019-2019-2019-20212019-20212022-2019-2019-20212022-
Chassis Number Prefix
Engine TypeAir-cooled, single-cylinder, two-stroke engineAir-cooled, single-cylinder, two-stroke engineAir-cooled, single-cylinder, four-stroke engineAir-cooled, single-cylinder, four-stroke engineAir-cooled, single-cylinder, four-stroke engineAir-cooled, single-cylinder, four-stroke engineAir-cooled, single-cylinder, four-stroke engineAir-cooled, single-cylinder, four-stroke engineAir-cooled, single-cylinder, four-stroke engineAir-cooled, single-cylinder, four-stroke engineAir-cooled, single-cylinder, four-stroke engineAir-cooled, single-cylinder, four-stroke engineAir-cooled, single-cylinder, four-stroke engineAir-cooled, single-cylinder, four-stroke engineAir-cooled, single-cylinder, four-stroke engineAir-cooled, single-cylinder, four-stroke engineAir-cooled, single-cylinder, four-stroke engineAir-cooled, single-cylinder, four-stroke engineAir-cooled, single-cylinder, four-stroke engineAir-cooled, single-cylinder, four-stroke engine
Engine Capacity49cc49cc49.9cc124.5cc124.5cc154.8cc154.8cc49.9cc49.9cc49.9cc49.9cc49.9cc124.5cc124.5cc124.5cc124.5cc124.5cc154.8cc154.8cc154.8cc
Bore x Stroke (mm)40 x 39.3mm40 x 39.3mm39 x 41.8mm52 x 58.6mm52 x 58.6mm58 x 58.6mm58 x 58.6mm40 x 39.3mm40 x 39.3mm40 x 39.3mm40 x 39.3mm40 x 39.3mm52 x 58.6mm52 x 58.6mm52 x 58.6mm52 x 58.6mm52 x 58.6mm58 x 58.6mm58 x 58.6mm58 x 58.6mm
Power in kW (BHP)4.4 hp @ 6500rpm4.4 hp @ 6500rpm4.4 hp @ 6500rpm10.7 hp@7700rpm10.7 hp@7700rpm12.9 hp@7750rpm12.9 hp@7750rpm4.4 hp @ 6500rpm4.4 hp @ 6500rpm4.4 hp @ 6500rpm4.4 hp @ 6500rpm4.4 hp @ 6500rpm8 hp @ 7700rpm8 hp @ 7700rpm8 hp @ 7700rpm8 hp @ 7700rpm8 hp @ 7700rpm9.5 hp @ 7750rpm9.5 hp @ 7750rpm9.5 hp @ 7750rpm
Torque (Nm)10.4 nm @6000 rpm10.4 nm @6000 rpm12.4 nm @6500 rpm12.4 nm @6500 rpm10.7 nm @ 6000rpm10.7 nm @ 6000rpm10.7 nm @ 6000rpm10.7 nm @ 6000rpm10.7 nm @ 6000rpm12.9 nm @6500 rpm12.9 nm @6500 rpm12.9 nm @6500 rpm
TransmissionContinuously variable automatic
Top Speed40 km/h40 km/h40 km/h100 km/h100 km/h105 km/h105 km/h40 km/h40 km/h40 km/h40 km/h40 km/h100 km/h100 km/h100 km/h100 km/h100 km/h105 km/h105 km/h105 km/h
Price€2,900€2,950€3,000€4,000€4,200€4,100€4,300€3,530€3,580€3,680€3,740€4,600€4,640€5,140€4,790€4,880€6,100€5,340€5,460€6,200
Production
ColoursYellow,blue,red,white,blackTitanium GreyYellow,blue,red,white,blackYellow,blue,red,white,blackTitanium GreyYellow,blue,red,white,blackTitanium GreyYellow,red,white,blackBlue, light grey, dark greyMatt blackwhite & red, Green & yellowWhiteYellow,red,blackBlue, light grey, dark greyMatt blackwhite & red, Green & yellowWhiteBlue, light grey, dark greywhite & red, Green & yellowWhite
Weight98 kg98 kg98 kg106 kg106 kg106 kg106 kg98 kg98 kg98 kg98 kg98 kg106 kg106 kg106 kg106 kg106 kg106 kg106 kg106 kg
Fuel tank capacity7 litres7 litres7 litres8 litres8 litres8 litres8 litres7 litres7 litres7 litres7 litres7 litres8 litres8 litres8 litres8 litres8 litres8 litres8 litres8 litres

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References

  1. ↑ https://wide.piaggiogroup.com/archive/wide6_14/scooter/index_en.html
  2. ↑ https://www.vespa.com/de_DE/geschichte/
  3. ↑ https://www.piaggiogroup.com/en/archive/press-releases/piaggio-group-introduces-vespa-elettrica-and-all-2018-news-eicma
  4. ↑ https://storeusa.vespa.com/sprint/sprint-justin-bieber-50.aspx
  5. ↑ https://www.mcnews.com.au/limited-release-vespa-sprint-adventure-announced/
  6. ↑ https://www.carmudi.com.ph/journal/vespa-ph-launches-vespa-notte-series-for-vespa-sprint-vespa-gts-super/
  7. ↑ https://wide.piaggiogroup.com/en/articles/products/vespa-racing-sixties-the-ultimate-in-elegant-sports-style-lives-on-with-vespa-sprint-and-gts-super/index.html
  8. ↑ Sarti, Giorgio (31 March 2023). Vespa: All The Models (Updated Edition) (2nd ed.). Italy: Giorgio Nada Editore. ISBN   9788879118101.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
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