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Vespa 50 Elestart

Make Model	Vespa 50 Elestart
Year	1969-83
Engine	Two stroke, single cylinder
Capacity	49.8 cc / 3.0 cub in
Bore x Stroke	38.4 x 43 mm
Compression Ratio	7.2:1
Mixture	1:50
Carburettor	Dell'Orto 14
Cooling	Air cooled with centrifugal fan
Battery	2 x 6V - 9.5 Ah batteries
Ignition	4 Pole flywheel magneto
Starting	Electric
Spark Plug	Bosch W225 T1
Clutch	Multi plate
Max Power	1.9 kW / 2.6 Hp @ 4500 rpm
Transmission	3 Speed mesh gears
Gear ratios	1st 22.33 / 2nd 12.56 /3rd 7.95:1
Final Drive	Direct drive
Frame	Pressed sheet steel with streamlined monocoque structure
Front Suspension	Hydraulic shock absorber with rubber elements
Rear Suspension	Hydraulic shock absorber
Front Brakes	Drum
Rear Brakes	Drum
Wheels	Pressed steel flanges
Front Tyre	2.75 x 9"
Rear Tyre	2.75 x 9"
Dimensions	Length: 1630 mm / 64.2 in Height: 980 mm / 33.6 in
Ground clearance	210 mm / 8.3 in
Dry Weight	67.5 kg / 148 lbs
Fuel Capacity	5.6 L / 1.5 US gal
Consumption average	1.5 L/100 km / 66.7 km/l / 157 US mpg
Top Speed	40 km/h /29 mph

The Vespa 50 Elestart Series I was launched with an electric start and was targeted at women. The batteries were housed in the left side of the engine and the spare tyre, if required, was placed behind the leg shield. The gearbox was the three-speed unit.

The Vespa 50 Elestart Series II was launched in 1975 and had a four-speed gearbox. Through its production the Elestart remained a novelty and is considered to be ahead of its times.