Classic Bikes Custom Bikes Individual Racing Bikes AJP AJS Aprilia Ariel Avinton / Wakan Bajaj Benelli Beta Bimota BMW Brough Superior BRP Cam-Am BSA Buell / EBR Bultaco Cagiva Campagna CCM CF Moto Combat Motors Derbi Deus Ducati Excelsior GASGAS Ghezzi Brian Gilera GIMA Harley Davidson Hero Highland Honda Horex Husaberg Husqvarna Hyosung Indian Jawa Kawasaki KTM KYMCO Laverda Lazareth Magni Maico Mash Matchless Mondial Moto Guzzi Moto Morini MV Agusta MZ / MuZ NCR Norton NSU Paton Peugeot Piaggio Revival Cycles Roland Sands Royal Enfield Sachs Sherco Sunbeam Suzuki SWM SYM Triumph TVS Ural Velocette Vespa Victory Vincent VOR Voxan Vyrus Walt Siegl Walz Wrenchmonkees Wunderlich XTR / Radical Yamaha Zero Video Technical
Complete Manufacturer List

Vespa 200 Cosa

Make Model	Vespa 200 Cosa
Year	1988 - 92
Engine	Two stroke, single cylinder
Capacity	198 cc / 12 cub in
Bore x Stroke	66.5 x 57 mm
Compression	9.3:1
Cooling	Air cooled, forced
Fuel Mixture	1:50
Ignition	Electronic
Starting	Kick start
Battery	6V
Spark Plug	NGK B8ES or Bosch W4CC
Clutch	Wet, multiplate
Max Power	7.4 kW / 10 hp @ 5000 rpm
Transmission	4 Speed, grip-shift, constant mesh
Gear Ratios	1st 13.42 / 2nd 9.13 / 3rd 6.32 / 4th 4.71:1
Final Drive	Direct drive
Frame	Pressed sheet steel, streamlined monocoque structure
Front Suspension	Coil spring with hydraulic shock absorber, double effect
Rear Suspension	Coil spring with hydraulic shock absorber, double effect
Front Brakes	Drum, expanding type
Rear Brakes	Drum, expanding type
Wheels	Interchangeable, split rim
Front Wheel	3.5 x 10"
Rear Wheel	3.5 x 10"
Front Tyre	100/90-10
Rear Tyre	100/90/10
Dimensions	Length: 1800 mm Width: 700 mm Height 1070 mm
Wheelbase	1270 mm / 50 in
Ground clearance	150 mm / 5.9 in
Dry Weight	111 kg / 244 lbs
Fuel Capacity	7.7 L / 1.9 US gal
Consumption Average	4 L/100 km / 33 km/l / 78 US mpg

The Vespa Cosa was initially to be called the Vespa R (standing for Rinnovata, meaning "revised"). It was unveiled at the Milan Motorcycle Show in 1987. The Cosa is a direct successor to the Vespa PX series, and although the internal workings are largely similar, it came with newly developed gearbox that was a significant improvement upon the gearbox that had previously been used in the PX series. The PX series was still in production at the time, however, and has continued production even after Cosa production was discontinued. Other improvements upon the PX series included storage space beneath the seat and anti-lock brakes on the front wheel. More controversially, it was also the first Vespa to utilise a significant amount of plastic parts in addition to the traditional monocoque pressed steel frame.

The series is broadly divided into two generations. The first generation was built from 1988 to 1991, while the second generation (sometimes referred to as the Cosa FL) was in production from 1992 onwards. Both version are fundamentally the same, with some minor differences. Firstly, the clutch was modified so that it would be easier to pull in and release. Secondly, minor design alterations were made: the tail light was slightly different and moved to a new position, the seat lock was installed on the side of the saddle, and the saddle was widened for extra comfort.

Technical Information

While the engine is virtually identical to that of the Vespa PX series of the time, there are three major differences in the design:

The swingarm pivot on the Cosa is wider than that of the PX.
The rear spring strut on the engine housing is shaped differently. This is because the rear suspension of Cosa is longer than that of the PX.
The mounting for the rear brake is different due to the hydraulic rear brake.

In addition, the carburetor on the Vespa Cosa came stock fitted with an electronic fuel valve and automatic choke. It also had a digital tachometer (similar to that on later versions of the Vespa T5).