What category is the 2018 Vespa Primavera 50?

General information
Year	2018
Engine and Transmission Specifications
Emission details	3 way catalytic converter.
Greenhouse gases	136.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Fuel consumption	5.88 litres/100 km (17.0 km/l or 40.00 mpg)
Driveline	Twist and go
Transmission type,final drive	Belt
Gearbox	Automatic
Cooling system	Air
Fuel system	Carburettor
Bore x Stroke	39.0 x 41.5 mm (1.5 x 1.6 inches)
Top speed	64.4 km/h (40.0 mph)
Engine type	Single cylinder, four-stroke


Category	Scooter
Model	Vespa Primavera 50

Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels
Wheels	Die-cast aluminium alloy
Rear brakes diameter	140 mm (5.5 inches)
Rear brakes	Expanding brake (drum brake). Hydraulic
Front brakes diameter	200 mm (7.9 inches)
Front brakes	Single disc. Hydraulic
Rear tyre	120/70-11
Front tyre	110/70-11
Rear Suspension	Hydraulic monoshock - axial stroke 69 mm
Front Suspension	Single arm with coil spring and dual action monoshock absorber - axial stroke 78 mm
Frame type	Sheet metal body with welded reinforcements
Physical measures and capacities
Fuel capacity	6.81 litres (1.80 gallons)
Wheelbase	1,339 mm (52.7 inches)
Overall width	734 mm (28.9 inches)
Overall length	1,860 mm (73.2 inches)
Seat height	780 mm (30.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Other specs
Maintenance	Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay
Factory warranty	2-year unlimited-mileage warranty.
Starter	Electric & kick
Color options	Red, blue, white, black

Performance Profile & Rider Fit

3 hp

Peak Power

40 mph

Top Speed

Best For

Track2%

City90%

Cornering40%

Daily Riding75%

Touring12%

Passenger25%

Rider Profile

Best For	This 50cc Primavera is ideal for beginners, learners, or anyone riding on a moped/limited license, requiring minimal prior riding experience.
Purpose	It's built purely for short urban hops, errands, and light commuting rather than any kind of performance or distance riding.
Rider Fit	The low seat height and light, compact scooter body make it easy to manage for riders of nearly any size or strength, including smaller or less physically confident riders.
Character	This is a stylish, easygoing, low-stress runabout suited to riders who value looks, simplicity, and effortless city puttering over speed or thrills.
Not Ideal For	This is not the right machine for anyone wanting highway speeds, long-distance touring, spirited cornering, or a capable passenger-carrying setup.

Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.

Rider Fit Visualizer

2018 Vespa Primavera 50 Rider Ergonomics Assessment

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At 780mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2018 Vespa Primavera 50, with a moderate knee angle of around 100 degrees and a slightly forward riding position.

Data quality: measured. Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated (a typical street-bike rule of thumb - stiffer or softer suspension will vary). This is an approximation from category-typical geometry and generic body proportions, not a measurement of this specific bike or you - sit on it before you buy.

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