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1989Vespa Cosa 200 GS
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The 1989 Vespa Cosa 200 GS is the modernised Vespa of its era, keeping the classic steel monocoque but adding new bodywork and linked brakes. Its 198cc air-cooled two-stroke makes 12 hp through a four-speed hand-change gearbox, with an 815 mm seat, a 7-litre tank and a 111 kg dry weight.
- Capacity
- 198.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single, two-stroke
- Gearbox
- 4-speed
- Dry weight
- 111.0 kg
- Seat height
- 815 mm
- Power
- 12.0 HP (8.8 kW) @ 5000 RPM
What’s new for the 1989 Vespa Cosa 200 GS
vs the 1988| Spec | 1988 | 1989 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 10.0 HP (7.4 kW) @ 5000 RPM | 12.0 HP (8.8 kW) @ 5000 RPM |
| Fuel capacity | 7.70 litres (2.03 US gallons) | 7.00 litres (1.85 US gallons) |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built primarily for urban commuting and short hops around town rather than speed or distance.
- Built for
- A classic small-frame Vespa with old-school charm, drum brakes, and a manual-shift gearbox that rewards a more engaged, mechanical riding style.
- Not ideal for
- Not suited to highway touring, high speeds, off-road use, or riders wanting modern performance and carrying capacity.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
Worked out in your browser - nothing is sent to usReliability & safety
Bike Reliability score, safety recalls and owner complaintsBike Reliability
How the score works →47
out of 100Average
The Vespa Cosa 200 GS passed its annual roadworthiness test first time 83.2% of the time, 0.2 points below expected for bikes of the same age and mileage. That beats 47% of models.
This covers every year of the model.
83.2%Passed first time
12.3%Failed outright
4.5%Fixed during test
13,000Typical miles
310Tests
Pass rate by miles ridden
All 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
- 12.0 HP (8.8 kW) @ 5000 RPM
- Engine type
- Single, two-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.1081 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 66.5 x 57.0 mm
- Cooling system
- Air
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Kick
- Ignition
- Electronic
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 4-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Clutch
- Wet, multiplate
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1270 mm
- Overall height
- 1070 mm
- Seat height
- 815 mm
- Dry weight
- 111.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 7.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 150 mm
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
- Drum, expanding type
- Rear brakes
- Drum, expanding type
- Front tyre
- 100/90-10
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 | 1988 | 1989 | 1990 | 1991 | 1992 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 198 cc | 198 cc | 198 cc | 198 cc | 198 cc |
| Dry weight | 111 kg | 111 kg | 111 kg | — | 111 kg |
| Seat height | 815 mm | 815 mm | 815 mm | 815 mm | 815 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 7.7 L | 7 L | 7 L | 7 L | 7 L |
| Bike Reliability ⓘ | Too few tests | Too few tests | 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.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Vespa Cosa 200 GS?
The 1989 Vespa Cosa 200 GS has a Capacity of 198.0 ccm (12.08 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Vespa Cosa 200 GS have?
The 1989 Vespa Cosa 200 GS has a Power of 12.0 HP (8.8 kW) @ 5000 RPM.
How many gears does the Vespa Cosa 200 GS have?
The 1989 Vespa Cosa 200 GS has a Gearbox of 4-speed.
How much does the Vespa Cosa 200 GS weigh?
The 1989 Vespa Cosa 200 GS has a Dry weight of 111.0 kg (244.7 pounds).
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