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2015 Vespa Sprint 150 3V ABS

2015 Vespa Sprint 150 3V ABS

2015 Vespa Sprint 150 3V ABS

2015 Vespa Sprint 150 3V ABS Review

2015 Vespa Sprint 150 3V ABS on Totalmotorcycle.com

Vespa Sprint is the most modern version of the Vespa sport idea….

Full of the most advanced technical equipment available today and completely redesigned in order to obtain superior stability and handling levels, Vespa Sprint is born with riding pleasure in mind in order to make even the most routine daily commute fun.
From the mid sixties a new generation of sporty Vespas was invading European streets. They were small, quick, extremely agile and modern, just like the mentality of the guys and girls straddling them. And so, generations seeking freedom and following the speed of ideas which were changing the world in those days were able to find their wings.

So Vespa Sprint embodies the heritage of a tradition of vitality and youthfulness. It was conceived as an evolution of the Vespa Primavera project and intended for young people of all ages, enhancing the sport style that its legendary name evokes.
Vespa Sprint was created with a small and lightweight body that is also comfortable and protective, entirely made in steel and characterised by an extremely youthful line, marked by a gritty rectangular headlight. It has large 12″ wheels with spectacular aluminium alloy rims and it is powered by one of three ultra-modern and ecological engines available in two different sizes. The 125cc version adopts a single cylinder 4-stroke engine with 3 valve timing and electronic injection which constitutes one of the global reference points in terms of low consumption and environmental friendliness.

VESPA SPRINT IS A CUTTING-EDGE PROJECT. THE BEST TECHNOLOGY AND AN ABSOLUTELY EXCEPTIONAL DESIGN: A TRUE REVOLUTION WITH RESPECT TO PREVIOUS VESPA SMALL BODY GENERATIONS. WITH THE GOAL OF GUARANTEEING THE SAME EASE AND LIGHTWEIGHT QUALITIES OF THE PREVIOUS VESPA S, BUT SETTING NEW STANDARDS IN TERMS OF COMFORT, SPACE, RIDING PLEASURE AND SAFETY, VESPA SPRINT IS A COMPLETE REVAMPING OF SHAPE AND SIZE.

 

 

2015 Vespa Sprint 150 3V ABS Totalmotorcycle.com Key Features

117 MPG / 50 KM/L

59 MPH / 95 KPH

2-year unlimited-mileage warranty. *Limits are outlined in the warranty booklet. See dealer for details.

1 free year of road side assistance provided by Road America.

 

NEW SAFETY FEATURES ON THE YOUNGEST VESPA

Just a few months after being introduced, Vespa Primavera and Vespa Sprint evolve even further with the adoption of the ABS braking system

With this Vespa confirms its cutting-edge technology which has always marked its history and makes it one of the most modern, advanced and safe vehicles on the road today

Just a few months after its début, Vespa Primavera and Vespa Sprint, the modern versions of the legendary “Vespino”, are now also available with an ABS braking system. The Spring 125 version and the 125 and 150 Primavera versions, the “small body” Vespas, now have a further technical advancement aimed at increasing safety.
The locking up of the front wheel during intense braking or due to slippery asphalt is generally the most significant hazard for motorbike and scooter riders and passengers. The adoption of the ABS antilock braking system is triggered precisely to prevent this danger, making the ride pleasant and entirely safe.

The front wheel on Vespa Primavera ABS and Vespa Sprint ABS has a speed detection system – a sensor and a tone wheel – which instantaneously measures its speed and deceleration compared to that of the scooter. The sensor dialogues with an electro hydraulic control unit which activates the ABS system if the wheel decelerates abruptly, preventing locking and the consequent loss of control over the vehicle, thereby guaranteeing stability and efficient braking even on low friction coefficient surfaces.

This sophisticated safety system, developed specifically for the Vespa “small bodies”, can also boast being lightweight, leaving the vehicle’s kerb weight virtually unchanged in true Vespa tradition as one of the lightest scooters in the world. The new ABS system contributes to raising the already high safety level that the new Vespa Primavera and Vespa Sprint guarantee. The painstaking care taken in designing the various components has resulted in previously unseen levels of rigidity, but without compromising the weight of the structure. Compared to Vespa LX and Vespa S (the models which Vespa Primavera and Vespa Sprint replaced respectively), the body is 36% more rigid and the longitudinal flexion has increased by an incredible 154%. The safety and riding pleasure advantages are tangible, where riders will discover a Vespa with dynamic qualities and exceptional stability and handling. Vespa Primavera and Vespa Sprint have also introduced a new type of front suspension which provides a completely redesigned system capable of cutting sliding friction in half, increasing riding comfort and the ability to absorb bumps in the road. Other contributors to road safety are the new wheel rim sizes on both the Vespa Primavera and Vespa Sprint.

 

2015 Vespa Sprint 150 3V ABS Totalmotorcycle.com Features and Benefits

THE RETURN OF THE LEGENDARY “VESPINO”

THE BRAND NEW SPRINT IS THE MOST SPORTY AND DYNAMIC VESPA “SMALL BODY” AVAILABLE. ITS NAME RECALLS CONCEPTS WHICH ARE INTIMATELY TIED TO THE SPORTY VESPAS OF THE ’60S AND ‘70S. THE NEW VESPA SPRINT EMBODIES THE HERITAGE OF THE FASTEST AND MOST YOUTHFUL VESPAS, PROVIDING THOSE SAME ESSENTIAL AND INDISPENSABLE ELEMENTS THAT MADE IT SO SUCCESSFUL WITH YOUNG PEOPLE SUCH AS THE SPORT DESIGN SADDLE AND THE RECTANGULAR HEADLIGHT, DETAILS WHICH THE VESPA SPRINT SHARES TODAY.

NEW LOOK AND FEEL

CREATED TO BLEND VESPA STYLE WITH A SPORTS MOOD AND AN EXHILARATING RIDE, THE VESPA SPRINT NOW OFFERS NEW SOLUTIONS THAT PROVIDE PERFORMANCE TO MORE THAN MATCH EXPECTATIONS. BIGGER, NEWLY DESIGNED WHEELS TO PROVIDE BETTER FEEL AND RIDING PLEASURE ALONG WITH COMPLETE CONTROL OVER THE SCOOTER. A UNIQUE STYLE THAT INCLUDES SOME GREAT NEW FEATURES: THE RECTANGULAR REAR LIGHT CLUSTER IS INSPIRED BY THE UNFORGETTABLE VESPA SPECIAL FROM THE SIXTIES, THE REDESIGNED SADDLE OFFERS IMPROVED COMFORT. THERE ARE NOW HANDLES FOR A PASSENGER NOT TO MENTION THE RENEWED LOOK OF THE BODYWORK AND FINISH AND MORE EFFECTIVE MIRRORS.

DECISIVE URBAN STYLE

IN THE FRENETIC WORLD WE LIVE IN, YOU NEED A STRONG PERSONALITY TO STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD AND MAKE YOUR MARK. THE VESPA SPRINT HAS THE UNMISTAKEABLE CHARISMA OF VESPA TRADITION, A GLOBAL ICON OF STYLE AND SYMBOL OF THE ITALIAN LIFESTYLE THAT BLENDS ELEGANCE AND A LOVE OF LIFE. THE DISTINCTIVE DESIGN THAT LED TO THE SUCCESS OF THE VESPA RANGE HAS BEEN GIVEN A NEW LEASE OF LIFE WITH THE SPRINT WHICH ENJOYS THE VESPA HERITAGE TO BECOME LEADER IN THE “SMALL BODY” SEGMENT. THE FLOWING LINES AND SMALLER DIMENSIONS ALONG WITH A MIXTURE OF SOLUTIONS AND RENEWED DETAILS CREATE A MANOEUVRABLE, PUNCHY MODEL THAT IN REVELS IN TOWN TRAFFIC.

A UNIQUE RIDING EXPERIENCE

THE VESPA SPRINT FEATURES THE VERY LATEST TECHNOLOGY TO PROVIDE A SAFE AND DYNAMIC RIDING EXPERIENCE UNDER ALL CONDITIONS: YSS FRONT SUSPENSION, FRONT DISC BRAKE SYSTEM COMBINED WITH REAR DRUM BRAKE , NEW ANALOGUE/DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL, LED SIDELIGHTS AND BRAKE LIGHT. COMFORT ON THE MOVE TAKES PRECEDENCE: THE INCREASED LENGTH OF THE VESPA SPRINT COMPARED WITH OTHER SCOOTERS IN THE SAME RANGE CREATES MORE ROOM FOR BOTH THE RIDER AND PASSENGER, THE COMPARTMENT UNDER THE SADDLE HOLDS A FULL FACE HELMET. THE MODERN ENGINE AND THE RIGIDITY OF THE STEEL FRAME REDUCE BOTH NOISE AND VIBRATION.

 

 

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2015 Vespa Sprint 150 3V ABS – Totalmotorcycle.com USA Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: $5,099 USD

ENGINE
Engine Type Single cylinder 4 strokes, with catalytic converter and electronic fuel injection, Single overhead camshaft – 3 valves (2 intake, 1 exhaust)
Capacity 155 cc
Bore x stroke (mm) 58 x 58,6
Max power 12.7 hp (9,5 kw) at 7,750 rpm
Max torque 9.4 lb-ft (12,8 Nm) at 6,500
Fuel supply P.I. Injection (Port injected)
Cooling Forced Air
Starter Electric
Transmission Automatic Twist and Go (CVT with torque server)
Clutch Automatic dry centrifugal clutch with vibration dampers
VEHICLE
Load bearing structure Sheet metal body with welded reinforcements
Front suspension Single arm with coil spring and dual action monoshock absorber – axial stroke 78 mm
Rear suspension Coil spring with adjustable preload (4 settings), and dual action hydraulic monoshock – axial stroke 70 mm
Front brake Hydraulically operated 200 mm stainless steel disc + ABS
Rear brake Mechanically operated 140 mm drum
Front tire Die-cast aluminum alloy, Tubeless 110/ 70 – 12″
Rear tire Die-cast aluminum allow, Tubeless 120/70 – 12″
DIMENSIONS
Length 73.2 in – 1860 mm
Width 28.9 in – 735 mm
Wheelbase 52.7 in – 1340 mm
Seat height 31.1 in – 790 mm
Fuel tank capacity 2.1 US gal (8 lt)
Max speed 59 mph
COLORS / PRICE
MSRP 5,099
Colors Rosso Dragon, Nero Lucido, Montebianco, Blu Gaiola, Giallo Positano
WARRANTY AND TYPE APPROVAL
Warranty All 2014 and newer scooters include a 2-year unlimited-mileage warranty. *Limits are outlined in warranty booklets. See dealer for details.
Road Side Assistance 1 Free Year of Road Side Assistance provided by Road America.
Type approval EPA and CARB
DIMESIONS
mpg 117

 

 

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2015 Vespa Sprint 150 3V ABS – Totalmotorcycle.com Canadian Specifications/Technical Details
Canada MSRP Price: $5,295 CDN

ENGINE
Engine Single cylinder 4 strokes, with catalytic converter and electronic fuel injection, Single overhead camshaft – 3 valves (2 intake, 1 exhaust)
Capacity 155 cc
Max power 12.7 hp (9.5 kw) at 7,750 rpm
Max torque 9.4 lb-ft (12,8 Nm) at 6,500 rpm
Fuel supply P.I. Injection (Port injected)
Cooling Forced air
Starter Electric
Transmission Automatic Twist and Go (CVT with torque server)
VEHICLE
Load bearing structure Sheet metal body with welded reinforcements
Front suspension Single arm with coil spring and dual action monoshock absorber – axial stroke 78 mm
Rear suspension Coil spring and dual action monoshock absorber – axial stroke 70 mm
Front brake Hydraulically operated 200 mm stainless steel disc + ABS
Rear brake Mechanically operated 140 mm drum
Front tire Die-cast aluminum alloy, Tubeless 110/70-11″
Rear tire Die-cast aluminum alloy, Tubeless 120/70-11″
DIMENSIONS
Length 73.2 in – 1860 mm
Width 28.9 – 735 mm
Wheelbase 52.7 in – 1860 mm
Seat height 30.7 in – 780 mm
Fuel tank capacity 2.1 US gal – 8 lt
Mpg 50 km/l
Max speed 95 km/h
COLORS/PRICE
MSRP 5,295
Colors Nero Lucido, Giallo Positano
WARRANTY AND TYPE APPROVAL
Warranty All 2014 and newer Vespa scooters include a 2-year unlimited-mileage warranty.
Road Side Assistance 1 Free Year of Road Side Assistance provided by Road Canada
Type approval Transport Canada and Environment Canada

 

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