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PX 150 Ltd EditionFew times in life are as enjoyable as the return of an old friend. It's one of those happy times: The Vespa PX, one of the world's most recognized icons of fun and style, is back. Two-wheeled fun, blooming with thoughts of freedom, sun-filled days and intriguing adventures, has re-emerged in the form of the world’s most recognized personal transportation vehicle. Born in 1977, the PX has become enshrined as the emblem of the classic Vespa nameplate. With two million sets of wheels in the hands of young-at-heart drivers, the Vespa PX has achieved true cult scooter status. In addition, around the world the PX truly has become the symbol of the smile-inducing Italian style and joy of living. Please contact us for more details about the Vespa PX150 This beloved icon is being relaunched by Piaggio in the American market in a numbered, limited edition named PX 150 Ltd Edition Serie America. Starting in November, 500 of these beauties, each marked with its own number, will be available in Vespa's classic vintage green at dealers around the United States. (This model will not be available in California.) The relaunched version of the Vespa PX incorporates new technology but has maintained its original, unique design appeal. It demonstrates post-modern, elegant, minimal styling without nostalgia. It continues the unmatched combination of practical design with reliable technical underpinnings and competitive pricing that have proven unbeatable for longer than a quarter of a century.
A quarter of a century provides a tableau for a range of human events. In the autumn of 1977 Piaggio Group launched a radically new Vespa model with a modern design and advanced technology. Called the PX, this scooter was a 125cc road warrior that cost about $450. Soon after, the 125 was joined by 150cc and 200cc displacement models. The PX 150 Ltd Edition became the post popular Vespa model of all time. For the original launch of the Vespa PX, Piaggio Group, the parent company of the Vespa brand, made a huge wooden model of the classic scooter, more than 12 feet tall. The model can be seen today at the Piaggio Museum in Pontedera in Tuscany, not far from Florence. But the Vespa PX's records-breaking performance doesn't stop at the giant model or the huge sales figures. Giorgio Bettinelli, an Italian traveler and writer, has logged about 160,000 miles (254,000 kilometers) in journeys all over the world on his Vespa PX during the course of four trips. That stands as the record for distance traveled on a PX. In 1980 two Vespa PX 200s, ridden by M. Simonot and B. Tcherniawsky, reached the finish line of the second Paris-Dakar rally. Four-time Le Mans 24 Hours winner Henri Pescarolo helped the French team put together by Jean-François Piot. In 1981 Piaggio stopped selling Vespas in the United States. It would be nearly 20 years before Vespas would be sold in America again. And eager fans waited until 2004 for the return of the Vespa PX 150 Ltd Edition - a joyful reunion and re-introduction. Vespa PX 150 Ltd Edition Culture Born in 1977, the Vespa PX is one of the few two-wheeled vehicles in the world that generates passion and pleasure of possession. The PX has been called a "true, immortal classic," an icon of Italian design and style recognized around the world. Within the Vespa product line, the PX stands like a perpetual standard among vehicles - a myth for anyone who aspires to understand the Vespa experience, complete with the uniquely traditional manual gear change and the unmistakable mark of the Vespa spare wheel. Developed as means of primary mobility, the PX has grown and evolved so that it now is the link between historical Vespa models and a new set of models: it conjugates the elegance of classic design with the "desire of Vespa" - the unspoken, but deeply felt desire to exhibit the most personal and individual style. Vespa PX150 Technical Data Chassis Frame Type Pressed steel monocoque Engine Type Single cylinder, two-stroke Displacement 151 cc Bore × Stroke 2.32 in × 2.28 in (58 mm × 57 mm) Fuel Unleaded petrol N.O.R. minimum 95 Compression Ratio 8:1 Max. Torque 12.9 lbs·ft (17.5 Nm) @ 6,500 rpm Induction Rotating valve in crankcase Ignition Electronic CDI Starter Electric and kick starter Lubrication Separate with automatic oil pump Cooling Forced air Gear Change Manual, four-speed Clutch Oil wet clutch Maximum Speed 56 mph (90 kmph) Fuel Tank Capacity 2.1 gallons (8 Liters) Power CV 8.2 at 6,000 rpm Lubricant Tank Capacity .4 gallon (1.5 liters) Weight and Dimensions Dry Weight 213 lbs (97 kg) Length/Width 71.3 in (1,810 mm)/29.1 in (740 mm) Wheel Base 49.6 in (1,260 mm) Seat Height 31.9 in (810 mm) Wheels and Tires Front Wheel Pressed steel rim 2.10 -10" Rear Wheel Pressed steel rim 2.10 -10" Front Tire Tube type 3.5 - 10" Rear Tire Tube type 3.5 - 10" Suspensions and Brakes Front Brake Hydraulic with 7.87 in (200 mm) stainless steel disc Rear Brake 5.9 in (150 mm) drum, mechanically commanded Front Suspension Oscillating arm with helicoidal spring and hydraulic double effect single damper Rear Suspension Engine works as oscillating arm, double effect damper Please contact us if you would like further information about the 2005 Vespa PX 150 Ltd Edition Scooters for sale at Vespa Miami - The Premier Vespa Dealer in the USA . Looking for Vespa PX 150 Ltd Edition Parts for your Vespa PX 150 Ltd Edition , or Vespa Clothing & Vespa Accessories ? Please feel free to contact us for more information about New & Used Vespa PX 150 Ltd Edition Scooters that we have in stock. We offer full service & repair for all models of Vespa Scooter in South Florida USA. |
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