Positioned in Vespa's scooter motorcycle lineup, the 2006 Vespa LX 50cc 2T pairs a 49 cc (3 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 40.0 x 39.3 mm (1.6 x 1.5 inches).
On the scales, the LX 50cc 2T measures 96 kg (212 lbs) dry. Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,280 mm (50.4 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 8.6-liter (2.3 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 2.78 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 309 km (192 miles) between fill-ups.
Theoretical Range
~309 km (192 mi)
Engine
Displacement49.0 ccm (2.99 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, two-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, two-stroke
Bore x Stroke40.0 x 39.3 mm (1.6 x 1.5 inches)
CoolingAir
Transmission
ClutchDry automatic centrifugal type with damping plugs
Performance
Fuel Consumption2.78 litres/100 km (36.0 km/l or 84.61 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases64.5 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Frame TypeSteel sheet metal with welded structural reinforcements
Front SuspensionSingle-arm with coil spring and dual effect single shock absorber
Rear SuspensionCoil spring and dual effect single shock absorber
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
Brake setup is worth comparing if you ride in traffic, mountains or with a passenger.
Suspension
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