In April 1946, this amazing new, functional and innovative mode of transport was presented to the general public for the first time in a Golf Club in Rome. The shield was embossed with a new logo which replaced the previous Piaggio Aircraft emblem.
VESPA98 1946 - 1947 Specs
Type:
Single cylinder, two stroke, air cooled
Displacement:
98 cm3
Bore X Stroke:
2.0x2.0 in OR 51 mm
Compression Ratio:
-
Horsepower:
3.2/- KW(hp)/RPM
Torque:
0/- lb-ft/RPM OR 0 Nm/RPM
Fuel System:
Carburetor
Gearbox:
Continuos speed variator gearbox
Clutch:
Wet Multi-plate
Primary Drive:
-
Final Drive:
Direct drive
Frame:
Pressed sheet steel with streamlined monocoque structure