2010 Vespa GTS 250 i.e. Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Built around Vespa's scooter motorcycle platform, the 2010 Vespa GTS 250 i.e. utilizes a 244 cc (14.9 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 21.3 HP (15.5 kW) at 8,250 rpm while maximum torque reaches 20.1 Nm (14.8 lb-ft) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox. With a specific output of 87.3 HP per liter and a 1,750 rpm working window between peak torque (6,500 rpm) and peak power (8,250 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the GTS 250 i.e. measures 146 kg (322 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.15 HP/kg (6.85 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,370 mm (53.9 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 9.2-liter (2.4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Vespa archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2006 to 2011, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
87.3 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.15 HP/kg (6.85 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,500–8,250 rpm
Engine
Displacement244.0 ccm (14.89 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power21.3 HP (15.5 kW)) @ 8250 RPM
Torque20.1 Nm (2.0 kgf-m or 14.8 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM
Bore x Stroke72.0 x 60.0 mm (2.8 x 2.4 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. Port injected Alfa/N type with lambda closed loop control and three way catalytic converter.
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
IgnitionElectronic by capacitive discharge (CDI)
LubricationWet sump, chain-driven lobe pump, filtration during aspiration and discharge
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
GearboxAutomatic
ClutchDry, centrifugal type
Performance
ExhaustEuro 3
Chassis
Front SuspensionSingle sided trailing link with hydraulic shock absorber
Rear SuspensionTwin hydraulic shock absorbers with preload adjuster
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Power
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Torque
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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