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S 50 4V

US$ 3199. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
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MotoLibrary Score
32 /100 Commuter
Top Speed
63 km/h
Torque
4 Nm
Engine
49 ccm

2011 Vespa S 50 4V Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Vespa's scooter motorcycle lineup, the 2011 Vespa S 50 4V pairs a 49.4 cc (3 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, maximum torque reaches 3.5 Nm (2.6 lb-ft) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 39.0 x 41.8 mm (1.5 x 1.6 inches).

On the scales, the S 50 4V measures 96 kg (212 lbs) dry. Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 775 mm (30.5 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,295 mm (51 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 8.6-liter (2.3 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 2.69 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 320 km (199 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 63 km/h (39 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Vespa archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2011 to 2013, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.

Theoretical Range
~320 km (199 mi)
Engine
Displacement 49.4 ccm (3.01 cubic inches)
Engine Type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Engine Details Hi-per 4
Torque 3.5 Nm (0.4 kgf-m or 2.6 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM
Bore x Stroke 39.0 x 41.8 mm (1.5 x 1.6 inches)
Valves/Cylinder 4
Fuel System Carburettor
Ignition Electronic
Lubrication Wet sump, chain-driven lobe pump
Cooling Air
Transmission
Gearbox Automatic
Driveline CVT transformer with torque assistance
Performance
Top Speed 62.8 km/h (39.0 mph)
Fuel Consumption 2.69 litres/100 km (37.2 km/l or 87.44 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases 62.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Emission Details EPA and CARB
Chassis
Front Suspension Single arm link with coil spring and double acting hydraulic shock absorber
Rear Suspension Coil spring and double acting hydraulic shock absorber
Wheelbase 1295 mm (51.0 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre 110/70-11
Rear Tyre 120/70-10
Front Brakes Single disc
Front Brake Ø 200 mm (7.9 inches)
Rear Brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear Brake Ø 110 mm (4.3 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight 96.0 kg (211.6 pounds)
Seat Height 775 mm (30.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Length 1755 mm (69.1 inches)
Overall Width 740 mm (29.1 inches)
Fuel Capacity 8.60 litres (2.27 US gallons)
Other
Starter Electric & kick
Color Options Black, Orange, Blue/White, White/Red, Dragon Red
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City & Commuting
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Seat Height
77.5 cm / 30.5 in
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Handling
Very lightweight — easy to handle
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