Scooters
2018Vespa Sprint 50
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The 2018 Vespa Sprint 50 is a compact, sporty 50cc Vespa with a steel monocoque body. Its air-cooled four-stroke single makes 3.1 hp at 7,750 rpm and 3.1 Nm through an automatic belt drive. A 790 mm seat and 7-litre tank suit young city riders.
- Capacity
- 49.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- Not on record
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- 790 mm
- Power
- 3.1 HP (2.3 kW) @ 7750 RPM
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- 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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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
- 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
- 735 mm
- Seat height
- 790 mm
- Fuel capacity
- 7.00 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
- Rear suspension
- Hydraulic monoshock
- Front wheel travel
- 78 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 68 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
- Yellow, blue, white, red, 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 | 2019 | 2022 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 49 cc | 49 cc | 49 cc | 49 cc | 49 cc | 49 cc |
| Seat height | 790 mm | 790 mm | 790 mm | 790 mm | 790 mm | 785 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 6.8 L | 7 L | 7 L | 8 L | 7.5 L | 7.5 L |
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 Sprint 50?
The 2018 Vespa Sprint 50 has a Capacity of 49.0 ccm (2.99 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Vespa Sprint 50 have?
The 2018 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 2018 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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