Built around Vespa's scooter motorcycle platform, the 2016 Vespa Primavera 150 relies on a 155 cc (9.5 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 12.7 HP (9.3 kW) at 7,750 rpm while maximum torque reaches 12.8 Nm (9.4 lb-ft) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 81.9 HP per liter and a 1,250 rpm working window between peak torque (6,500 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.
Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 780 mm (30.7 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,339 mm (52.7 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 8-liter (2.1 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 2.01 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 398 km (247 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 95 km/h (59 mph).
Within MotoLibrary's Vespa archive, this model family spans 8 indexed model years from 2014 to 2025, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
81.9 HP/L
Power Band Window
6,500–7,750 rpm
Theoretical Range
~398 km (247 mi)
Engine
Displacement155.0 ccm (9.46 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power12.7 HP (9.3 kW)) @ 7750 RPM
Torque12.8 Nm (1.3 kgf-m or 9.4 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM
Bore x Stroke58.0 x 58.6 mm (2.3 x 2.3 inches)
Valves/Cylinder3
Fuel SystemInjection
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
CoolingAir
Transmission
GearboxAutomatic
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
ClutchAutomatic dry centrifugal clutch with vibration dampers
Performance
Top Speed95.0 km/h (59.0 mph)
Fuel Consumption2.01 litres/100 km (49.8 km/l or 117.03 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases46.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Emission DetailsCatalytic converter
Chassis
Frame TypeSheet metal body with welded reinforcements
Front SuspensionSingle arm with coil spring and dual action monoshock absorber
Front Travel78 mm (3.1 inches)
Rear SuspensionHydraulic monoshock
Rear Travel70 mm (2.8 inches)
Wheelbase1339 mm (52.7 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre110/70-11
Rear Tyre120/70-11
Front BrakesSingle disc
Front Brake Ø200 mm (7.9 inches)
Rear BrakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear Brake Ø140 mm (5.5 inches)
WheelsDie-cast aluminium alloy
Dimensions & Weight
Seat Height780 mm (30.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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