Scooters
2018Vespa Primavera 50
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The 2018 Vespa Primavera 50 is a small, stylish Vespa for moped-licence riders. Its air-cooled 49cc four-stroke single makes 4.2 hp through an automatic belt drive, for a top speed of about 64 km/h. A 780 mm seat and 6.8-litre tank make it easy and elegant in town.
- Capacity
- 49.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- Not on record
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- 780 mm
- Power
- 4.2 HP (3.1 kW)
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- It's built purely for short urban hops, errands, and light commuting rather than any kind of performance or distance riding.
- Built for
- This is a stylish, easygoing, low-stress runabout suited to riders who value looks, simplicity, and effortless city puttering over speed or thrills.
- Not ideal for
- This is not the right machine for anyone wanting highway speeds, long-distance touring, spirited cornering, or a capable passenger-carrying setup.
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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Engine
- Capacity
- 49.0 ccm
- Power
- 4.2 HP (3.1 kW)
- Engine type
- Single, four-stroke
- Fuel consumption
- 5.90 litres/100 km (16.9 km/l)
- Bore x stroke
- 39.0 x 41.5 mm
- Cooling system
- Air
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Electric & kick
- 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
- 1339 mm
- Overall length
- 1860 mm
- Overall width
- 734 mm
- Seat height
- 780 mm
- Fuel capacity
- 6.80 litres
- Dry weight
- Not on record - add it
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Sheet metal body with welded reinforcements
- Front suspension
- Single arm with coil spring and dual action monoshock absorber - axial stroke 78 mm
- Rear suspension
- Hydraulic monoshock - axial stroke 69 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc. Hydraulic
- Front brakes diameter
- 200 mm
- Rear brakes
- Expanding brake (drum brake). Hydraulic
- Rear brakes diameter
- 140 mm
- Front tyre
- 110/70-11
- Rear tyre
- 120/70-11
Other
- Color options
- Red, blue, white, black
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 | 2014 | 2017 | 2018 | 2020 | 2022 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 49 cc | 49 cc | 49 cc | 49 cc | 50 cc | 49 cc |
| Seat height | 780 mm | 780 mm | 780 mm | 780 mm | 790 mm | 785 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 6.8 L | 6.8 L | 6.8 L | 6.8 L | 7.5 L | 7.5 L |
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 Primavera 50?
The 2018 Vespa Primavera 50 has a Capacity of 49.0 ccm (2.99 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Vespa Primavera 50 have?
The 2018 Vespa Primavera 50 has a Power of 4.2 HP (3.1 kW).
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