How Fast Can A Vespa Go

How Fast Can A Vespa Go, you might ask?

First things first. A little history lesson for you. The Vespa has evolved from a single model motor scooter introduced in 1946 by Piaggio, to a full line of scooters. Sales in Italy began slowly and by 1950, Piaggio was selling more than 60,000 units per year. Piaggio re-entered the North American market in 2001 with the ET2 and ET4.

There have been 138 different versions of the Vespa; today there are seven models in production for the North American market. Here are the current Vespa models as of 2009:

LX 50

Piaggio has been producing this model for over 60 years.

Engine – 49cc
Range – up to 100mpg
Fuel Tank – 2.3 gallons
Max Speed – 39 mph

LX 150

Engine – 150cc
Range – up to 75 mpg
Fuel Tank – 2.3 gallons
Max Speed – 59mph

S 50

The retro-look.

Engine – 49cc
Range – up to 90mpg
Fuel Tank – 2.3 gallons
Max Speed – 39mph

S 150

A remake of the very popular 1970’s model.

Engine – 150cc
Range – up to 75mpg
Fuel Tank – 2.3 gallons
Max Speed – 59mph

GTS 250

Engine – 244cc
Range – up to 70mpg
Fuel Tank – 2.4 gallons
Max Speed – 76mph

GTS 300 Super

This is a fast gas scooter. The fastest Vespa ever with a top speed of 80mph!

Engine – 278cc
Range – up to 70mpg
Fuel Tank – 2.4 gallons
Max Speed – 80mph

LVX 150

Has the old school 1960’s look to it. Very cool!

Engine – 150cc
Range – up to 75mpg
Fuel Tank – 2.3 gallons
Max Speed – 59mph

GTV 250

Again, uses the vintage look from the 1950’s and 60’s.

Engine – 244cc
Range – up to 70mpg
Fuel Tank – 2.4 gallons
Max Speed – 76mph

So there you have it. What is the top speed of a Vespa? Well, the GTS 300 Super Clocks in at 80mph and the GTV 250 will get you going up to 76mph. Not bad for a little scooter. With an average fuel economy of 70mpg, they are not only fast, but won’t hurt your pocket book at the pump either.