Scooters
2011Vespa LX 50 4V
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The 2011 Vespa LX 50 4V is an iconic Italian scooter perfectly suited for urban commuters and vintage enthusiasts seeking stylish, fuel-efficient city transportation. Its four-valve single-cylinder engine delivers modest but reliable performance with a top speed of 62.8 km/h, while the classic Vespa design and modern fuel injection technology combine retro appeal with practical everyday usability.
- Capacity
- 49.4 ccm
- Engine
- Single single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Dry weight
- 102.1 kg
- Seat height
- 775 mm
- Power
- 4.3 HP
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built purely for short urban trips, errands, and light commuting rather than any kind of performance riding.
- Built for
- A classic, stylish, and unhurried city scooter that prioritizes charm, ease of use, and practicality over speed or excitement.
- Not ideal for
- Not suitable for highway travel, long-distance touring, carrying a passenger comfortably, or anyone seeking real performance or off-road capability.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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- Capacity
- 49.4 ccm
- Power
- 4.3 HP
- Torque
- 3.5 Nm (0.4 kgf-m) @ 6500 RPM
- Engine type
- Single single, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.0421 HP/kg
- Bore x stroke
- 39.0 x 41.0 mm
- Cooling system
- Air
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric & kick
- Valves per cylinder
- 2
- Lubrication system
- Wet sump,
Transmission
- Transmission type
- Automatic
- Final drive
- Belt
Performance
- Top speed
- 62.8 km/h (39.0 mph)
Dimensions & weight
- Overall length
- 1755 mm
- Overall width
- 740 mm
- Seat height
- 775 mm
- Dry weight
- 102.1 kg
- Oil capacity
- 0.90 litres
- Fuel capacity
- Not on record - add it
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Load-bearing steel chassis with welded structural supports
- Front suspension
- Single sided trailing link with hydraulic shock absorber
- Rear suspension
- Hydraulic shock absorber
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc. Hydraulic
- Front brakes diameter
- 200 mm
- Rear brakes
- Expanding brake (drum brake)
- Rear brakes diameter
- 110 mm
- Front tyre
- 110/70-11
- Rear tyre
- 120/70-10
Other
- Color options
- Light blue, dark blue, red, bronze
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 49.40 ccm (3.01 cubic inches) | 49.40 ccm (3.01 cubic inches) | 49.40 ccm (3.01 cubic inches) |
| Dry weight | 102.1 kg (225.0 pounds) | 102.1 kg (225.0 pounds) | 102.1 kg (225.0 pounds) |
| Seat height | 775 mm (30.5 inches) | 775 mm (30.5 inches) | 775 mm (30.5 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | — | — | 8.71 litres (2.30 gallons) |
| Color options | Light blue, dark blue, red, bronze | Light blue, dark blue, red, bronze, white, maroon | Dragon Red, Midnight Blue, Volcano Black, Aquamarine |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Vespa LX 50 4V?
The 2011 Vespa LX 50 4V has a Capacity of 49.4 ccm (3.01 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Vespa LX 50 4V have?
The 2011 Vespa LX 50 4V has a Power of 4.3 HP.
What is the torque of the Vespa LX 50 4V?
The 2011 Vespa LX 50 4V has a Torque of 3.5 Nm (0.4 kgf-m or 2.6 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM.
How much does the Vespa LX 50 4V weigh?
The 2011 Vespa LX 50 4V has a Dry weight of 102.1 kg (225.1 pounds).
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