Vespa P-series
Note: For specific information concerning Vespa P200E see pages 93-121
General specification
Engine: (see performances at page 20 and section fig. 1) is pivoted to the vehicle chassis
through the crankcase swinging arm, clutch side. The rear wheel (drive -wheel) is fitted on
the outer side of the drive shaft.
Lubrication: of engine (piston, cylinder, crankshaft, main bearing flywheel side) is
effected by the oil in the fuel mixture.
Fuel supply (see fig. 9) gravity feed with mixture of oil and gasoline (petrol). Carburettor
provided with a throttle slide. Air intake located under the seat.
Note: For the vehicles endowed (by request) with engine separated lubrication <<LS>>
device, refer to page 39 and 40.
Fuel capacity (included ~ 2.1 l. 0.55 U. S. galls or 0.46 imp. galls of reserve) : 8 It. (2.11
U. S. galls or 1.76 imp. galls) with 3 way tap (closed , open, reserve).
Throttle control by the twist grip on the R. H. handlebars side
Kick-starter: (R. H. vehicle side).
Cooling: results from a centrifugal fan.
Clutch: multiplate. The unit is cable operated by apposite lever located on L. H.
handlebars and is adjustable.