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Oh No He Di-ant!!

Oh yes he deeeee id!! Say hello to my little friend!*

*He/she needs a name and a wax  (As you can see- the first thing I did when I got it home was wash it.)  :)

More specs than you can shake a stick at:

General information
Model:    Vespa LX150
Year:    2006
Category:    Scooter
Rating:    57.9 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes
Engine and transmission
Displacement:    151.00 ccm (9.21 cubic inches)
Engine type:    Single cylinder, four-stroke
Power:    8.50 HP (6.2 kW)) @ 7750 RPM
Torque:    11.60 Nm (1.2 kgf-m or 8.6 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM
Top speed:    98.0 km/h (60.9 mph)
Compression:    10.7:1
Bore x stroke:    62.2 x 48.6 mm (2.4 x 1.9 inches)
Valves per cylinder:    2
Fuel system:    Carburettor
Fuel control:    SOHC
Cooling system:    Air
Fuel consumption:    0.30 litres/100 km (333.3 km/l or 784.07 mpg)
Greenhouse gases:    7.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Front tyre dimensions:    110/70-11
Rear tyre dimensions:    120/70-10
Front brakes:    Single disc
Front brakes diameter:    200 mm (7.9 inches)
Rear brakes:    Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakes diameter:    140 mm (5.5 inches)
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight:    96.0 kg (211.6 pounds)
Power/weight ratio:    0.0885 HP/kg
Seat height:    775 mm (30.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall length:    1,755 mm (69.1 inches)
Wheelbase:    1,280 mm (50.4 inches)
Fuel capacity:    8.60 litres (2.27 gallons)
Other specifications
Starter:    Electric & kick

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Re: why did you buy a vespa?

Ah, the age old, obligatory Forum question…   And my retort?

“I don’t think it’s fair to say “I’ve always wanted one”- at some point in life, everyone wants a Vespa, right? The best way to summarize is from an SMS i sent my friend last night: “Remember that time you bought something you totally didn’t need and didn’t even know you wanted until you saw a deal on it too good to pass up?” It was either the Vespa or a new TV.

But the more I think about it, my first MINI Cooper got me in touch with the concept of a vehicle as more than a means of transportation, my first sense of community with actual adults, and a tangible expression of my interest in UK/Euro culture. I’m hoping the Vespa extends my experiences into a second community.

Best part- it’s true!

(okay yeah, maybe that too…)

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