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2024Vespa Sprint 50

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The 2024 Vespa Sprint 50 is an entry-level automatic scooter ideal for new riders and urban commuters seeking affordable, economical mobility. Powered by a catalysed 49.9cc four-stroke engine producing 3.0 HP, it combines classic Vespa styling with modern fuel injection technology and automatic transmission for effortless city riding.

Capacity
49.0 ccm
Engine
Single, four-stroke
Gearbox
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Dry weight
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Seat height
790 mm
Power
3.1 HP (2.3 kW) @ 7750 RPM

What’s new for the 2024 Vespa Sprint 50

vs the 2023
Spec20232024
Power 3.1 HP (2.2 kW) @ 7750 RPM 3.1 HP (2.3 kW) @ 7750 RPM
Other years 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested
Speed 12Agility 68Comfort 55Off-road 5Touring 15Road manners 45
Off-road & trail5%
Cornering40%
City riding88%
Daily riding75%
Touring15%
Two-up25%
Track3%
Best for
Built for short urban hops, errands, and light commuting rather than any kind of performance or distance riding.
Built for
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.

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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At 790mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2024 Vespa Sprint 50, with a moderate knee angle of around 100 degrees and a slightly forward riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine
Capacity
49.0 ccm
Power
3.1 HP (2.3 kW) @ 7750 RPM
Torque
3.1 Nm (0.3 kgf-m) @ 5750 RPM
Engine type
Single, four-stroke
Fuel consumption
2.50 litres/100 km (40.0 km/l)
Bore x stroke
39.0 x 41.4 mm
Cooling system
Air
Fuel system
Injection
Starting
Electric
Valves per cylinder
3
Transmission
Transmission type
Automatic
Final drive
Belt
Clutch
Automatic dry centrifugal with shock absorbers
Performance
Top speed
64.4 km/h (40.0 mph)
Dimensions & weight
Wheelbase
1330 mm
Overall length
1870 mm
Overall width
735 mm
Seat height
790 mm
Fuel capacity
7.50 litres
Dry weight
Not on record - add it
Chassis & suspension
Frame
Sheet steel shell with welded structural reinforcements
Front suspension
Single arm with coil spring and dual action monoshock absorber - axial stroke 78 mm
Rear suspension
Helical spring with single hydraulic shock absorber
Front wheel travel
78 mm
Rear wheel travel
68 mm
Brakes & wheels
Front brakes
Single disc
Front brakes diameter
220 mm
Rear brakes
Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakes diameter
140 mm
Front tyre
110/70-12
Rear tyre
120/70-12
Other
Color options
Red, black, white, yellow

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 20142017201920222024
Capacity 49.0 ccm (2.99 cubic inches) 49.0 ccm (2.99 cubic inches) 49.9 ccm (3.04 cubic inches) 49.9 ccm (3.04 cubic inches) 49.9 ccm (3.04 cubic inches)
Seat height 790 mm (31.1 inches) 790 mm (31.1 inches) 790 mm (31.1 inches) 790 mm (31.1 inches) 790 mm (31.1 inches)
Fuel capacity 6.81 litres (1.80 gallons) 7.00 litres (1.85 gallons) 8.00 litres (2.11 US gallons) 7.50 litres (1.98 US gallons) 7.50 litres (1.98 US gallons)
Color options Rosso Dragon, Nero Lucido, Montebianco, Blu Gailo, Giallo Positano Yellow, blue, white, red, black White, Green, Black, Red Red, black, white, yellow Red, black, white, yellow

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 Sprint 50?

The 2024 Vespa Sprint 50 has a Capacity of 49.0 ccm (2.99 cubic inches).

What engine power does the Vespa Sprint 50 have?

The 2024 Vespa Sprint 50 has a Power of 3.1 HP (2.3 kW) @ 7750 RPM.

What is the torque of the Vespa Sprint 50?

The 2024 Vespa Sprint 50 has a Torque of 3.1 Nm (0.3 kgf-m or 2.3 ft.lbs) @ 5750 RPM.

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