Vespa GTV Retro Styling Elegance

I was walking around the local mall yesterday and came across a Vespa display stand and was immediately struck by how great this Vespa GTV looked. The GTV model celebrates 60 years of the most legendary two-wheeler of all time by re-introducing the trademark Vespa styling and features from the 50s and 60s models.

I have to say that I have always been a fan of the Vespa design when it comes to scooters and believe that these retro designs are far superior to those flashy scooters that you see kids riding around with speakers placed everywhere.

So, if you are looking for a cheap transport solution and want style, then check out the Vespa range and in particular this 250cc Vespa GTV

Specs:
• ENGINE TYPE Single cylinder QUASAR 4 stroke with two way catalytic converter and SAS
• CYLINDER CAPACITY 244 cc
• BORE x STROKE 2.46" x 1.91" (62.8 / 48.6 mm)
• MAX POWER at SHAFT 8.7 kW @ 7,750 rpm (11.7 CV)
• MAX TORQUE 11.5 Nm a 6,000 rpm
• MAX SPEED 76 mph (122 Km/h)
• FUEL / TANK CAPACITY Unleaded / 2.4 gallons (9.2 liters)
• DISTRIBUTION SOHC
• COOLING SYSTEM Liquid
• LUBRICATION Wet sump, chain-driven lobe pump
• IGNITION Electric with automatic start
• GEARS CVT 'Twist and go' automatic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) with torque server
• CLUTCH Automatic centrifugal dry clutch with dampers
• CHASSIS Pressed sheet metal frame with welded reinforcements
• FRONT SUSPENSION Single arm, dual-chamber hydraulic shock absorber with co-axial spring
• REAR SUSPENSION Two dual-effect shock absorbers with adjustable preload
• FRONT BRAKE Ø 8.66" (220 mm) disc
• REAR BRAKE Ø 8.66" (220 mm) disc
• FRONT TIRE Tubeless 120/70-12" / Tubeless 130/70-12"
• REAR TIRE Tubeless 120/70-12" / Tubeless 130/70-12"
• LENGTH 76.4" (1,940 mm)
• WIDTH 30.3" (770 mm)
• WHEELBASE 54.9" (1,395 mm)
• SEAT HEIGHT 31.1" (790 mm)
• DRY WEIGHT 322 lbs (146 Kg)
• AVAILABLE COLOR Aviator Gray

Priced around $6,899

Source: Vespa