S157

1958 Peugeot S157 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Peugeot's scooter motorcycle lineup, the 1958 Peugeot S157 pairs a 147 cc (9 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 6.6 HP (4.8 kW) at 4,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through chain final drive. With a specific output of 44.9 HP per liter, the engine character is prioritizing low-RPM tractability, mechanical longevity and relaxed throttle response over peak redline numbers.

Within MotoLibrary's Peugeot archive, this model family spans 6 indexed model years from 1953 to 1958, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.