Vespa LX 150
The Vespa LX is the manufacturer Piaggio, which markets its classic product line under the brand name Vespa is a scooter.
Model history
The Vespa LX was introduced in 2005 as a successor to the Vespa ET and was available with a 50 cc two-stroke engine, a 125 cc four-stroke engine and a 150 cc four-stroke engine initially. In Italy, a 50 cc four-cycle engine was equipped with two valves in the program. As part of the facelift and a 50 cc four-valve four -stroke engine and since 2010 the 125 cc are since 2008 - and 150 -cc four-stroke engine with fuel injection offered. All models have a self-supporting body made of sheet steel, an air-cooled single-cylinder engine and a Variomatikgetriebe. Due to the short wheelbase of the Vespa LX is very agile and is particularly suitable for urban and short-distance transport. The storage compartment under the seat and the tray in the leg shield also make them sufficient for everyday use.
Vespa S
As a sports offshoot of the Vespa LX was introduced in 2009, the Vespa S, where the S stands for Super. The Vespa S features the technology of the Vespa LX and differs only looks in some detail: A square headlights, a sport seat, other mirror, a retro instrument panel and raised resin veneers give it a sporty look.
Facelift
In further model refinements, the Vespa LX received some optical elements of the Vespa GTS like the fin on the front fender or the chromed inlet on the leg shield in 2010. At the same time, the two higher-displacement engines were equipped with electronic fuel injection, thereby reducing the consumption lowered slightly.
Since the summer of 2012, those newly developed 3- valve engine is offered in the Vespa LX and Vespa S, which was introduced in late 2011 simultaneously with Vespa Quarantasei and is also build into the manufacture in India Vespa LX. This engine consumed at a somewhat higher performance around 30 % less fuel and has longer service intervals. In addition, the variator has been revised.
Special models
The abbreviation LX is the Roman numeral for 60: 2006 Piaggio celebrated the 60th anniversary of the Vespa. 2006 was also the anniversary model, the Vespa LXV presented that recalls with a chrome handlebars, classic fittings and a leather seat to the first vehicles of the brand Vespa - the V stands for Vintage. Technically it is identical with the Vespa LX. Also special models with special features or finishes are published annually: The Vespa LX 125 Touring has two chrome plated luggage rack and a mini windshield, the Vespa LX 50 Pink Chic is provided with a pink metallic finish and the Vespa S 50 College has a two-color painting.
Model Overview
( € 2: ZAPM441 )
1 can vary slightly depending on the weight of the driver and depending on the modifications made 2 This refers to the unrestricted model, which will distribute in Switzerland. This model also has a 2-fold catalyst (equivalent to Euro 3). 3 combined consumption, unleaded, 95 octane ( Euro Super) 4 If the odometer readings in brackets usually only one check the oil level (including padding) is required
Gallery
Vespa S 125
Vespa LX 50 Touring
Vespa S 50 and S 125
Vespa LX 50
Vespa LX 50
Vespa LX 125
Headlights of the Vespa LX
Vespa LX 50 4T
Vespa LX
Vespa LX, Windshield
Vespa LX 150
Legshield the Vespa S
Vespa S with accessories