Scooters

1990Vespa Cosa 200 GS

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The 1990 Vespa Cosa 200 is a classic Italian scooter with a 198cc air-cooled two-stroke, weighing 111 kg dry.

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

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Other years 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail5%

Cornering45%

City riding85%

Daily riding65%

Touring30%

Two-up40%

Track5%

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.

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At 815mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 1990 Vespa Cosa 200 GS, 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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Reliability & safety

Bike Reliability score, safety recalls and owner complaints

Bike Reliability

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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.

Bikes first registered in 1990 have 67 tests, too few for their own score, so this covers every year.

83.2%Passed first time

12.3%Failed outright

4.5%Fixed during test

13,000Typical miles

310Tests

Pass rate by miles ridden

0-10k

83.5%

10-20k

79.3%

20-30k

88.8%

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.

Full specifications

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: November 2026.

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