Positioned in Vespa's scooter motorcycle lineup, the 2017 Vespa Settantesimo utilizes a 278 cc (17 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 21.1 HP (15.4 kW) at 7,750 rpm while maximum torque reaches 22.3 Nm (16.4 lb-ft) at 5,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 75.9 HP per liter and a 2,750 rpm working window between peak torque (5,000 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 Settantesimo measures 158 kg (348 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.13 HP/kg (7.49 kg per horsepower). 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, combined with a 1,369 mm (53.9 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 9.08-liter (2.4 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 3.36 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 270 km (168 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 129 km/h (80 mph).
Specific Output
75.9 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.13 HP/kg (7.49 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
5,000–7,750 rpm
Theoretical Range
~270 km (168 mi)
Engine
Displacement278.0 ccm (16.96 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsQuasar engine
Power21.1 HP (15.4 kW)) @ 7750 RPM
Torque22.3 Nm (2.3 kgf-m or 16.4 ft.lbs) @ 5000 RPM
Bore x Stroke75.0 x 63.0 mm (3.0 x 2.5 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. Port injection
IgnitionCDI
LubricationWet sump, chain-driven lobe pump
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
GearboxAutomatic
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
ClutchAutomatic dry centrifugal clutch with vibration dampers
Performance
Top Speed128.8 km/h (80.0 mph)
Fuel Consumption3.36 litres/100 km (29.8 km/l or 70.01 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases78.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Frame TypeLoad-bearing sheet steel chassis
Front SuspensionSingle arm, dual chamber hydraulic shock absorber with coaxial spring
Rear SuspensionTwo dual effect shock absorbers with adjustable preload
Wheelbase1369 mm (53.9 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-12
Rear Tyre130/70-12
Front BrakesSingle disc. ABS. Hydraulic.
Front Brake Ø220 mm (8.7 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. ABS. Hydraulic.
Rear Brake Ø220 mm (8.7 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight158.0 kg (348.3 pounds)
Power/Weight0.1335 HP/kg
Seat Height790 mm (31.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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