2022 Vespa GTS Super 300 Racing Sixties Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
At the heart of the 2022 Vespa GTS Super 300 Racing Sixties scooter motorcycle, Vespa features a 278.3 cc (17 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 23.8 HP (17.4 kW) at 8,250 rpm while maximum torque reaches 26 Nm (19.2 lb-ft) at 5,250 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 85.5 HP per liter and a 3,000 rpm working window between peak torque (5,250 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 Super 300 Racing Sixties measures 158 kg (348 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.15 HP/kg (6.64 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 790 mm (31.1 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,375 mm (54.1 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 8.5-liter (2.2 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 3.21 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 265 km (165 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's Vespa archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2021 to 2022, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
85.5 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.15 HP/kg (6.64 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
5,250–8,250 rpm
Theoretical Range
~265 km (165 mi)
Engine
Displacement278.3 ccm (16.98 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsCatalysed HPE engine
Power23.8 HP (17.4 kW)) @ 8250 RPM
Torque26.0 Nm (2.7 kgf-m or 19.2 ft.lbs) @ 5250 RPM
Bore x Stroke75.0 x 63.0 mm (3.0 x 2.5 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. EFI
IgnitionCDI
LubricationWet sump, chain-driven lobe pump
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
GearboxAutomatic
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
ClutchAutomatic dry centrifugal with shock absorbers
DrivelineCVT automatic with torque server
Performance
Fuel Consumption3.21 litres/100 km (31.2 km/l or 73.28 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases74.5 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Emission DetailsEuro 5
Chassis
Frame TypeSheet steel shell with welded structural reinforcements
Front SuspensionSingle arm with helical spring and hydraulic shock absorber
Rear SuspensionDouble hydraulic shock absorber with helical spring with preload adjustable in 4 positions
Wheelbase1375 mm (54.1 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-12
Rear Tyre130/70-12
Front BrakesSingle disc. ABS. Hydraulic.
Front Brake Ø220 mm (8.7 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. ABS. Hydraulic.
Rear Brake Ø220 mm (8.7 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight158.0 kg (348.3 pounds)
Power/Weight0.1506 HP/kg
Seat Height790 mm (31.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Weight
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Transmission
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