Vespa Sprint 2015-

Vespa Sprint
ManufacturerPiaggio (Vespa)
Production2015–present
AssemblyPontedera, Italy
ClassScooter

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.

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 .[7]

Vespa Sprint

 Sprint 50 2t Sprint 50 S 2t Sprint 50 Sprint 125 Sprint 125 S Sprint 150 Sprint 150 S Sprint 50 2nd Series Sprint 50 Sport Sprint 50 Notte Sprint 50 Racing Sixties Sprint 50 Justin Bieber Sprint 125 2nd Series Sprint 125 Sport Sprint 125 Notte Sprint 125 Racing Sixties Sprint 125 Justin Bieber Sprint 150 2nd Series Sprint 150 Racing Sixties Sprint 150 Justin Bieber
Years in Production 2014-2018 2015-2018 2015-2018 2015-2018 2015-2018 2015-2018 2015-2018 2019- 2019- 2019-2021 2020-2022 2022- 2019- 2019- 2019-2021 2019-2021 2022- 2019- 2019-2021 2022-
Chassis Number Prefix
Engine Type Air-cooled, single-cylinder, two-stroke engine Air-cooled, single-cylinder, two-stroke engine Air-cooled, single-cylinder, four-stroke engine Air-cooled, single-cylinder, four-stroke engine Air-cooled, single-cylinder, four-stroke engine Air-cooled, single-cylinder, four-stroke engine Air-cooled, single-cylinder, four-stroke engine Air-cooled, single-cylinder, four-stroke engine Air-cooled, single-cylinder, four-stroke engine Air-cooled, single-cylinder, four-stroke engine Air-cooled, single-cylinder, four-stroke engine Air-cooled, single-cylinder, four-stroke engine Air-cooled, single-cylinder, four-stroke engine Air-cooled, single-cylinder, four-stroke engine Air-cooled, single-cylinder, four-stroke engine Air-cooled, single-cylinder, four-stroke engine Air-cooled, single-cylinder, four-stroke engine Air-cooled, single-cylinder, four-stroke engine Air-cooled, single-cylinder, four-stroke engine Air-cooled, single-cylinder, four-stroke engine
Engine Capacity 49cc 49cc 49.9cc 124.5cc 124.5cc 154.8cc 154.8cc 49.9cc 49.9cc 49.9cc 49.9cc 49.9cc 124.5cc 124.5cc 124.5cc 124.5cc 124.5cc 154.8cc 154.8cc 154.8cc
Bore x Stroke (mm) 40 x 39.3mm 40 x 39.3mm 39 x 41.8mm 52 x 58.6mm 52 x 58.6mm 58 x 58.6mm 58 x 58.6mm 40 x 39.3mm 40 x 39.3mm 40 x 39.3mm 40 x 39.3mm 40 x 39.3mm 52 x 58.6mm 52 x 58.6mm 52 x 58.6mm 52 x 58.6mm 52 x 58.6mm 58 x 58.6mm 58 x 58.6mm 58 x 58.6mm
Power in kW (BHP) 4.4 hp @ 6500rpm 4.4 hp @ 6500rpm 4.4 hp @ 6500rpm 10.7 hp@7700rpm 10.7 hp@7700rpm 12.9 hp@7750rpm 12.9 hp@7750rpm 4.4 hp @ 6500rpm 4.4 hp @ 6500rpm 4.4 hp @ 6500rpm 4.4 hp @ 6500rpm 4.4 hp @ 6500rpm 8 hp @ 7700rpm 8 hp @ 7700rpm 8 hp @ 7700rpm 8 hp @ 7700rpm 8 hp @ 7700rpm 9.5 hp @ 7750rpm 9.5 hp @ 7750rpm 9.5 hp @ 7750rpm
Torque (Nm) 10.4 nm @6000 rpm 10.4 nm @6000 rpm 12.4 nm @6500 rpm 12.4 nm @6500 rpm 10.7 nm @ 6000rpm 10.7 nm @ 6000rpm 10.7 nm @ 6000rpm 10.7 nm @ 6000rpm 10.7 nm @ 6000rpm 12.9 nm @6500 rpm 12.9 nm @6500 rpm 12.9 nm @6500 rpm
Transmission Continuously variable automatic
Top Speed 40 km/h 40 km/h 40 km/h 100 km/h 100 km/h 105 km/h 105 km/h 40 km/h 40 km/h 40 km/h 40 km/h 40 km/h 100 km/h 100 km/h 100 km/h 100 km/h 100 km/h 105 km/h 105 km/h 105 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
Colours Yellow,blue,red,white,black Titanium Grey Yellow,blue,red,white,black Yellow,blue,red,white,black Titanium Grey Yellow,blue,red,white,black Titanium Grey Yellow,red,white,black Blue, light grey, dark grey Matt black white & red, Green & yellow White Yellow,red,black Blue, light grey, dark grey Matt black white & red, Green & yellow White Blue, light grey, dark grey white & red, Green & yellow White
Weight 98 kg 98 kg 98 kg 106 kg 106 kg 106 kg 106 kg 98 kg 98 kg 98 kg 98 kg 98 kg 106 kg 106 kg 106 kg 106 kg 106 kg 106 kg 106 kg 106 kg
Fuel tank capacity 7 litres 7 litres 7 litres 8 litres 8 litres 8 litres 8 litres 7 litres 7 litres 7 litres 7 litres 7 litres 8 litres 8 litres 8 litres 8 litres 8 litres 8 litres 8 litres 8 litres

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References

  1. ^ "Wide Magazine".
  2. ^ "The history of Vespa: From its origins in 1946 to the myth".
  3. ^ "The Piaggio Group introduces the Vespa Elettrica and all the 2018 news at Eicma | Piaggio Group". 7 November 2017.
  4. ^ "Vespa Store USA: Discover all our products".
  5. ^ "Vespa Sprint Adventure LE model announced". 23 November 2016.
  6. ^ "Vespa PH Launches Vespa Notte Series for Vespa Sprint, Vespa GTS Super".
  7. ^ "Vespa Racing Sixties: The Ultimate in Elegant Sports Style Lives on with Vespa Sprint and GTS Super".
  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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