Scooters
1982Vespa 200E
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The 1982 Vespa 200E is an Italian scooter with a 198cc single-cylinder engine making 12.5 hp. It weighs 108 kg dry and has an 8-litre tank.
- Capacity
- 198.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single
- Gearbox
- 4-speed
- Dry weight
- 108.0 kg
- Seat height
- Not on record
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- 12.5 HP (9.2 kW) @ 5700 RPM
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Scooter built for its class - everyday, practical use.
- Built for
- A scooter from Vespa, built around a 198cc engine - a real production model, but this profile is formula-generated from its class and spec sheet rather than individually reviewed.
- Not ideal for
- Not for serious performance or off-road use.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Reliability & safety
Bike Reliability score, safety recalls and owner complaintsBike Reliability
How the score works →49
out of 100Average
The Vespa 200E passed its annual roadworthiness test first time 86.3% of the time, 0.2 points above expected for bikes of the same age and mileage. That beats 49% of models.
Bikes first registered in 1982 have 41 tests, too few for their own score, so this covers every year.
86.3%Passed first time
8.6%Failed outright
5.0%Fixed during test
9,000Typical miles
139Tests
Pass rate by miles ridden
All years of this model.
Against its rivals · ranks 2 of 3
| # | Model (all years) | Score | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Honda CH 250 Spacy/elite | 56 Average | 310 |
| 2 | Vespa 200E | 49 Average | 139 |
| 3 | Honda GL 500 Silver Wing | 23 Below average | 1,766 |
Rivals are the most-viewed bikes on MotorcycleDB in the same category and engine size, from within three years of this model.
From British annual roadworthiness tests, 2005-2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA MOT test data, Great Britain). How Bike Reliability works.
Engine
- Capacity
- 198.0 ccm
- Power
- 12.5 HP (9.2 kW) @ 5700 RPM
- Engine type
- Single
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.1157 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 66.5 x 57.0 mm
- Starting
- Kick
- Ignition
- Electronic
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 4-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Clutch
- Wet, multiplate
Performance
- Top speed
- 110.0 km/h (68.4 mph)
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1235 mm
- Overall length
- 1760 mm
- Overall width
- 695 mm
- Overall height
- 1110 mm
- Dry weight
- 108.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 8.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 225 mm
- Seat height
- Not on record - add it
Chassis & suspension
- 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
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- 125 mm drum, expanding type
- Rear brakes
- 127 mm drum, expanding type
- Rear brakes diameter
- 127 mm
Specs last verified against published sources: .
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 | 1980 | 1981 | 1982 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 198 cc | 198 cc | 198 cc |
| Dry weight | 108 kg | 108 kg | 108 kg |
| Fuel capacity | 8 L | 8 L | 8 L |
| Bike Reliability ⓘ | Too few tests | Too few tests | Too few tests |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
Rider Reviews
Common questions
What is the engine size of the Vespa 200E?
The 1982 Vespa 200E has a Capacity of 198.0 ccm (12.08 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Vespa 200E have?
The 1982 Vespa 200E has a Power of 12.5 HP (9.2 kW) @ 5700 RPM.
How many gears does the Vespa 200E have?
The 1982 Vespa 200E has a Gearbox of 4-speed.
How much does the Vespa 200E weigh?
The 1982 Vespa 200E has a Dry weight of 108.0 kg (238.1 pounds).
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