VESPA 50 Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & Photos

The new Single cylinder, four-stroke engine´s cutting-edge technology guarantees a smooter ride and low fuel consumption. The Vespa ET4 50 applies the most advanced technology to a truly legendary vehicle.

The 50 ET2 ha sthe most sophisticated two-stroke engine ever mass-made produced. The ET2 carries the Piaggio Hi-PER2 engine, also in line with Euro 2 standards as a result of its two-way catalytic converter and Secondary Air System, which feeds fresh air into the exhaust port, igniting unburnt emissions and cleaning up the exhaust pollutants. Fuel-air mixture sucked into the combustion chamber rushes out the transfer ports and helps to drive the previous cycle's burnt gases from the cylinder. Although most of the fresh mixture remains inside, a small percentage sneaks out to the atmosphere through the wide-open exhaust port.Without any physical barrier between the fresh mixture and burnt gases this is unavoidable.

In 1992 Vespa lunched PK 50 N Speedmatic and sold until 1996. The PK 50 has a Pressed sheet steel frame with streamlined monocoque structure.

The Vespa 50 Elestart Series I was launched with an electric start and was targeted at women. The batteries were housed in the left side of the engine and the spare tyre, if required, was placed behind the leg shield. The gearbox was the three-speed unit.

The Vespa 50 Allungata model is a Scooter bike manufactured by Vespa. In this version sold from year 1967, the dry weight is 67 kg (211.6 pounds) and it is equiped with a Single cylinder, two-stroke motor. The engine produces a maximum peak output power of 2.6 HP (1.9 Kw). With this drive-train, the Vespa 50 Allungata is capable of reaching a maximum top speed of 40Km/h (29 mph)

The Vespa 50 Super Sprint was launched in 1965 and sold until 1973. Vespa became highly popular among young riders, who chose it to for being easily manageable and aesthetically pleasing.

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 frameworkis referred to in the collectors scene as "Small Frame" .