At the heart of the 2008 Vespa GTV scooter motorcycle, Vespa pairs a 244 cc (14.9 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 11.7 HP (8.5 kW) at 7,750 rpm while maximum torque reaches 11.5 Nm (8.5 lb-ft) at 6,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 48 HP per liter and a 1,750 rpm working window between peak torque (6,000 rpm) and peak power (7,750 rpm), the engine character is prioritizing low-RPM tractability, mechanical longevity and relaxed throttle response over peak redline numbers.
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.
Within MotoLibrary's Vespa archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2008 to 2023, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
48 HP/L
Power Band Window
6,000–7,750 rpm
Standover Height
790 mm (31.1 in)
Engine
Displacement244.0 ccm (14.89 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power11.7 HP (8.5 kW)) @ 7750 RPM
Torque11.5 Nm (1.2 kgf-m or 8.5 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM
Bore x Stroke72.0 x 60.0 mm (2.8 x 2.4 inches)
Fuel SystemCarburettor
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
IgnitionElectronic by capacitive discharge (CDI)
LubricationWet sump, chain-driven lobe pump, filtration during aspiration and discharge
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
GearboxAutomatic
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
ClutchAutomatic dry, centrifugal type
Performance
Top Speed122.3 km/h (76.0 mph)
Fuel Consumption3.48 litres/100 km (28.7 km/l or 67.59 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases80.7 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Frame TypePressed sheet metal frame with welded reinforcements
Front SuspensionSingle arm, dual-chamber hydraulic shock absorber with co-axial spring
Rear SuspensionTwo dual-effect shock absorbers with adjustable preload
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-12
Rear Tyre120/70-12
Front BrakesSingle disc
Front Brake Ø220 mm (8.7 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø220 mm (8.7 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Seat Height790 mm (31.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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