At the heart of the 2009 Vespa LXV 150 scooter motorcycle, Vespa features a 150 cc (9.2 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke configuration. 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 78 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 indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the LXV 150 measures 110 kg (243 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.11 HP/kg (9.4 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,280 mm (50.4 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry.
Within MotoLibrary's Vespa archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2009 to 2010, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
78 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.11 HP/kg (9.4 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,000–7,750 rpm
Engine
Displacement150.0 ccm (9.15 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
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Power
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Torque
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Weight
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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