What category is the 2018 Vespa Sprint 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
Valves per cylinder	3
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 Sprint 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 wheel travel	1,753 mm (69.0 inches)
Rear Suspension	Hydraulic monoshock
Front wheel travel	1,981 mm (78.0 inches)
Front Suspension	Single arm with coil spring and dual action monoshock absorber
Frame type	Sheet metal body with welded reinforcements

Physical measures and capacities
Fuel capacity	7.00 litres (1.85 gallons)
Wheelbase	1,339 mm (52.7 inches)
Overall width	735 mm (28.9 inches)
Overall length	1,860 mm (73.2 inches)
Seat height	790 mm (31.1 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.
Instruments	LCD instruments
Starter	Electric & kick
Color options	Yellow, blue, white, red, black

Performance Profile & Rider Fit

3 hp

Peak Power

40 mph

Top Speed

Best For

Track3%

City88%

Cornering40%

Daily Riding75%

Touring15%

Passenger25%

Rider Profile

Best For	Ideal for beginners, learners, or anyone with a moped-class license, requiring minimal riding experience.
Purpose	Built for short urban hops, errands, and light commuting rather than any kind of performance or distance riding.
Rider Fit	Very easy to manage physically, with a low seat height, light weight, and automatic transmission suited to smaller or less experienced riders.
Character	A stylish, classic-looking city runabout that prioritizes charm, efficiency, and effortless low-speed usability over outright performance.
Not Ideal For	Not suitable for highway travel, touring, carrying a passenger comfortably, or riders seeking speed and power.

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

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2018 Vespa Sprint 50 Rider Ergonomics Assessment

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At 790mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2018 Vespa Sprint 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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