Engineering:Vespa GTS

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Piaggio Vespa Granturismo
Vespa GTV 310 At Eicma show, Milan 2025
ManufacturerPiaggio
Also called
  • Piaggio Vespa GTL
  • Piaggio Vespa GTS
  • Piaggio Vespa GTV
  • Piaggio Vespa 60
Production2003–present (Europe)
2003-present (Asia)
AssemblyItaly: Pontedera
India: Baramati
Vietnam: Vĩnh Phúc
ClassScooter
TransmissionCVT

The Vespa Granturismo is a range of large-frame motor scooters manufactured by Piaggio beginning in 2003.the Range grew with the addition of GTV and GTS models with the largest vespa engine scooter being a 310cc model introduced in 2025[1]

Introduction

The GTL (Gran Turismo Liquido) was Presented at the Milan Show by Giancarlo Binetti, Senior Vice President on 25 March 2003 in 125 and 200cc models - at that time the largest and most powerful vespa model.

in late 2005 for the 2006 model year, the GTS250 (Gran Turismo Sport) was released . Europe was the first to see availability, with units arriving in the US in early 2006. The introduction of the GTS 250 represented the first time fuel injection had ever been included on a Vespa. This, along with a larger engine (vs. the GT200) and improved handling, made the GTS 250 easily the most capable Vespa ever made up to that date.In terms of design and engineering, the GTS has virtually the same metal frame as the GT, but with an uprated engine, differing plastic bodywork, seat, and a new electronic instrument cluster. .

In 2006 based on the GTS250; the GTV line was presented to celebrate Vespa’s 60th anniversary with features including the headlight being installed on the front fender and handlebars and seats inspired by 1950's vespas. At the same show the limited edition Vespa GT 60°was introduced with exclusive colour schemes and limited to 999 models.

in 2007 the GTS125 model was introduced as a replacement for the GT125l.

Launched in 2008 With an ultra-modern, powerful 4-valve liquid-cooled engine, electronic injection and Euro3 approval, the Vespa GTS 300 Super at 278cc was released with the largest displacement engine fitted to a Vespa.

in November 2024 The GTS 310 heralded the arrival of a new 310 cc engine, which replaces the old 278 cc version with 25 hp.

in June 2009, production also started in Vietnam at the Binh Xuyen Indus plant of the local subsidiary Piaggio Vietnam Ltd. These models are sold on Asian markets.[2]

Vespa GTL

Vespa GT 200 Granturismo


The GTL (Gran Turismo Liquido) 125 and 200 were presented at the Milan Show by Giancarlo Binetti, Senior Vice President on 25 March 2003 in 125 and 200cc models - at that time the largest and most powerful vespa model.The 2003 Vespa Granturismo 200L and 125L were the first-ever Vespa to have four-stroke, four-valve, liquid-cooled engines that met the 2003 Euro 2 emissions standards.they also featured an automatic torque slave transmission and front disc and rear drum brakes.The GT200 used a carbureted LEADER engine, increased from 150cc (ET-4) to 198 cc, and installed into a larger frame. Other upgrades include 12" wheels, 2 wheel disc brakes, and liquid cooling.[3]


Vespa GTS

Vespa GTS 310


In late 2005 for the 2006 model year, the GTS250 (Gran Turismo Sport) was released . Europe was the first to see availability, with units arriving in the US in early 2006. The introduction of the GTS 250 represented the first time fuel injection had ever been included on a Vespa. This, along with a larger engine (vs. the GT200) and improved handling, made the GTS 250 easily the most capable Vespa ever made up to that date.In terms of design and engineering, the GTS has virtually the same metal frame as the GT, but with an uprated engine, differing plastic bodywork, seat, and a new electronic instrument cluster. .

In 2007 the GTS125 model was introduced as a replacement for the GT125l.

Launched in 2008 With an ultra-modern, powerful 4-valve liquid-cooled engine, electronic injection and Euro3 approval, the Vespa GTS 300 Super at 278cc was released with the largest displacement engine fitted to a Vespa.[4]

in November 2024 the GTS 310 heralded the arrival of a new 310 cc engine, which replaces the old 278 cc version with 25 hp.[5]

Vespa GTV

Vespa GTV 250ie

Mechanically based on the GTS 250 with a reinterpretation of the most distinctive elements of 50s and 60s styling, the Gran Turismo Vintage 250 was released in 2006 to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Vespa, It's features including the headlight being installed on the front fender and handlebars and seats inspired by 1950's vespas.[6]



Vespa 60°

Vespa GT60 250 Scooter

Released in 2006 to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Vespa, the GT60 was issued in a limited edition of 999 pieces. Based on the GTS 250 with a reinterpretation of the most distinctive elements of 50s and 60s styling in form and function It was only available in a unique shade of gray (color code 786/A), which corresponded to the first prototypes. The buyer also received a leather box with the a numbered plaque with the initials of the buyer to mount on the scooter, an additional silver plaque, a special edition of the book of the Vespa, Italian style for the world, a keychain made of leather, document bag made of leather, a satin-finished cover, a hand-signed sketch of the Vespa GT60 and a comprehensive brochure.




Special models

GTS Super Sport

The models in the Super Sport series sport seat, and partly a matte finish. The vehicles are Vespa GTS 125 i. e. (i get), Super sports , and as the Vespa GTS 300 i. e. (HPE) super .

GTS Touring

In this special model from 2016 is a Vespa GTS, which was upgraded with the front and rear Luggage racks are also available as accessories for purchase. In addition, all models in exclusive colors such as dolomite, gray, or maroon. Initially, only as a Vespa GTS 300 i. e. Touring , it is from 2016, also a Vespa GTS 125 i. e. Touring.

Settantesimo

issued in celebration of the 70th Birthday of the Vespa brand in 2016, the special model Vespa GTS Settantesimo presented, whose outstanding feature is the turquoise-blue color. Settantesimo is Italian and means Seventieth or Seventies, what is a in Italy, the common abbreviation for the 70. A birthday is. Technically, this is a GTS 300, or a GTS 125, with accessories such as a Luggage carrier, as well as a leather saddle with embossed number 70 upgraded was.

Sei Giorni

300 units were released in 2017 of the modern version of the legendary Sei Giorni Vespa entered in the "International di Varese", where in 1951, nine gold medals were won. The "Faro Basso", the headlight on the front fender and the handlebar are the style elements that should remind you of the historical "Sei Giorni". The black number plates with white "Six" are a throwback to the successful competition models. The "Sei Giorni" is, among other things, with a seat in the Single-Seat Look, 2-channel ABS and LED daytime running lights fitted. Depending on the model year, these special models with different colors will be delivered[7] In 2019 a second series was introduced again in a limited run of 300 units [8]

75th Anniversary

Presented in March 2021 and launched on the market in April, this model celebrates the 75th anniversary of the Vespa and stands out for its brand-new 75th Yellow metallic colour, specific saddle with piping, gray painted rims with diamond-cut edges and chrome details as well as accessories.[9]

80th Anniversary

Presented in November 2025 at EICMA and on the market in June 2026 (preorders from March) to coincide with the Vespa World Day celebration in Rome of the 80th Anniversary of the first Vespa. 300cc GTS stands out with its Verde Pastello Livery and bespoke badging.[10]

Officina 8

Released in June 2025 for the GTS 300 HPE & 310cc models in celebration of the original post-war "Workshop 8" inside Piaggio’s Pontedera factory each model gets matte Blu Officina 8 livery, satin metal details in aluminium and brass, diamond-cut wheels, and bespoke badging inspired by the pins worn by Piaggio’s original development team. [11]

VESPA 140th of Piaggio

in celebration of the 140th anniversary of the founding of Piaggio in 1884 a special version of the GTV 300 HPE in a livery of blue and light blue on a white body, the Piaggio Group’s institutional colours, which interact with the classic graphics and the new Vespa monogram, as well as the celebratory 140-years logo. These colours also enhance the classic necktie on the front shield, the distinctive mark of every Vespa, designed with triple air intakes on both sides and central grilles. The front fairing is also reminiscent of the racing spirit which inspires the GTV.The seat is blue, with double tone-on-tone stitching and in contrast, it is characterised by the unmistakeable single-seater look, with a wide and comfortable saddle. The rear saddle cover comes standard, another nod to Vespa’s elegantly sporty soul.The wheel rims, blue with light blue inserts, are also dedicated to this model. The aesthetics of the new Vespa 140th of Piaggio are completed by the black finishes of the body profiles, the mirrors, the silencer, and the fold-away passenger footrests. these limited units were only sold 18/4/2024-21/4/2024 [12]

Racing Sixties

Introduced in 2019 this series's lvery was inspired by the 1960s which were a legendary period in the history of racing and motoring. In addition to the new colour scheme, a brand-new seat and matte black details, matte black finish of the passenger grab handle and footrests, the front and rear light setting, the silencer cover, the rear-view mirrors, the onboard instrument cluster base and shield trim, as well as the crest on the front mudguard of the Vespa GTS Super “Racing Sixties”. [13]

Notte

Released as a single model GTS 300 release, the notte (or night) was characterized by total black graphics. The "night-time" style pairs the beautiful new opaque black of the chassis with numerous glossy black details, including the mirrors, the ornaments of the classic "tie" on the front shield, the handlebar ends, the passenger handle. Refined details include a saddle dedicated to each model and a plate with the logo placed on the rear shield. The rims and muffler guard are also glossy black.

GTS 300 HPE Yacht Club

The Yacht Club was presented on 23 July 2018 and features white paintwork with blue details, matt blue rims with diamond-cut finish, specific rubber inserts on the footboard and saddle with specific stitching and finishes.[14]

Specifications

2003-2010

GT125L GT200L GTS250 ie GTV125 GTV250 60° GTS125 GTS 300 Super ie GTV 125 Navy GTV 250 Navy GTS 125 Super ie GTS 300 Super Sport
Years in Production 2003-2007 2003-2008 2005-2010 2006-2008 2006-2010 2006-2010 2007-2016 2008-2016 2008 2008 2009-2016 2010-16
Chassis Number Prefix ZAPM311-00001 ZAPM312-00001 ZAPM451-00001 ZAPM311 ZAPM451 ZAPM451
Engine Type Water-cooled, single-cylinder, Four-stroke engine
Engine Capacity 124cc 198cc 244cc 124cc 244cc 244cc 124cc 278cc 124cc 244cc 124cc 278cc
Bore x Stroke (mm) 57 x 48.6 mm 72 x 48.6 mm 72 x 60 mm 57 x 48.6 mm 72 x 60 mm 72 x 60 mm 57 x 48.6 mm 75 x 63 mm 57 x 48.6 mm 72 x 60 mm 57 x 48.6 mm 75 x 63 mm
Power in kW (BHP) 15Hp @10000 rpm 21Hp @8500 rpm 22Hp @8250 rpm 15Hp @10000 rpm 22Hp @8250 rpm 22Hp @8250 rpm 11Hp @9750 rpm 22Hp @7500rpm 11Hp @9750 rpm 22Hp @8250 rpm 15Hp @10000 rpm 22Hp @7500rpm
Torque (Nm) 1.17kgm / 8500 rpm 1.78kgm / 6500 rpm 1.98kgm / 6500 rpm 1.17kgm / 8500 rpm 1.98kgm / 6500 rpm 1.98kgm / 6500 rpm 12 nm / 7500 rpm 22.3 nm / 5000 rpm 12 nm / 7500 rpm 16.3 nm / 6500 rpm 12 nm / 7500 rpm 22.3 nm / 5000 rpm
Transmission Continuously variable automatic
Top Speed 102 kmh 119 kmh 122 kmh 102 kmh 122 kmh 122 kmh 103 kmh 125 kmh 103 kmh 122 kmh 103 kmh 125 kmh
Price €4,076 €4,076 €4,345 €4,150 €4,470 €4,590 €4,500 €4,800 €4,500 €5,600 €4,550 €4,900
Production 999
Colours Green, grey, blue, alabaster,black Green, grey, blue, alabaster,black Red, grey, black Grey Green, blue, white Grey White, black, red, light brown Grey, white Metallic Blue Metallic Blue White, black, red, light brown Dark grey
Weight 138 Kg 138 Kg 148 Kg 138 Kg 148 Kg 148 Kg 146 Kg 148 Kg 146 Kg 148 Kg 146 Kg 146 Kg
Fuel tank capacity 10 litres 10 litres 9.5 litres 10 litres 9.5 litres 9.5 litres 9.5 litres 9.5 litres 9.5 litres 9.5 litres 9.5 litres 9.5 litres

2011-2020

GTS 125 Super Sport GTS 300 Touring GTS 125 70th GTS 125 I-Get GTS 300 Sei Giorni GTS 150 GTS 300 HPE series 2 GTS 300 HPE Yacht Club GTS 300 HPE Notte GTS 125 Touring series 2 GTS 300 HPE Touring series 2 GTS 125 Series 2 GTS 125 Super Series 2 GTS 125 Super Sport Series 2 GTS 300 HPE Sei Giorni series 2 GTS 300 HPE Super series 2 GTS 300 HPE Super Sport series 2 GTS 300 HPE SuperTech series 2 GTS 125 Racing Sixties GTS 300 HPE Racing Sixties
Years in Production 2011-16 2011-16 2016 2017-2018 2017-2018 2017-2018 2019-20 2019-21 2019-22 2019-22 2019-22 2019-22 2019-22 2019-22 2019-22 2019-22 2019-22 2019-22 2020-21 2020-21
Chassis Number Prefix
Engine Type Water-cooled, single-cylinder, Four-stroke engine
Engine Capacity 124cc 278cc 124cc 124cc 278cc 154.8cc 278cc 278cc 278cc 124cc 278cc 124cc 124cc 124cc 278cc 278cc 278cc 278cc 124cc 278cc
Bore x Stroke (mm) 57 x 48.6 mm 75 x 63 mm 57 x 48.6 mm 57 x 48.6 mm 75 x 63 mm 57 x 48.6 mm 73 x 63 mm 73 x 63 mm 73 x 63 mm 57 x 48.6 mm 73 x 63 mm 57 x 48.6 mm 57 x 48.6 mm 57 x 48.6 mm 73 x 63 mm 73 x 63 mm 73 x 63 mm 73 x 63 mm 57 x 48.6 mm 73 x 63 mm
Power in kW (BHP) 15Hp @10000 rpm 22Hp @7500rpm 15Hp @10000 rpm 16Hp @9750 rpm 22Hp @7500rpm 16Hp @9750 rpm 23Hp @8250rpm 23Hp @8250rpm 23Hp @8250rpm 15Hp @9750rpm 23Hp @8250rpm 15Hp @9750rpm 11Hp @9750rpm 11Hp @9750rpm 23.8Hp @8250rpm 23.8Hp @8250rpm 23.8Hp @8250rpm 23.8Hp @8250rpm 11Hp @9750rpm 23.8Hp @8250rpm
Torque (Nm) 12 nm / 7500 rpm 22.3 nm / 5000 rpm 12 nm / 7500 rpm 15 nm / 7500 rpm 22.3 nm / 5000 rpm 15 nm / 7500 rpm 26 nm / 5250 rpm 26 nm / 5250 rpm 26 nm / 5250 rpm 12 nm / 7500 rpm 26 nm / 5250 rpm 12 nm / 7500 rpm 15 nm / 7500 rpm 15 nm / 7500 rpm 26 nm / 5250 rpm 26 nm / 5250 rpm 26 nm / 5250 rpm 26 nm / 5250 rpm 15 nm / 7500 rpm 26 nm / 5250 rpm
Transmission Continuously variable automatic
Top Speed 103 kmh 125 kmh 103 kmh 103 kmh 125 kmh 103 kmh 125 kmh 125 kmh 125 kmh 103 kmh 125 kmh 103 kmh 103 kmh 103 kmh 125 kmh 125 kmh 125 kmh 125 kmh 103 kmh 125 kmh
Price €4,600 €5,100 €5,200 €5,250 €6,550 €5,450 €6,010 €6,160 €6,310 €5,780 €6,360 €5,480 €5,580 €5,830 €6,510 €6,110 €6,360 €6,660 €5,990 €6,740
Production 640 2481
Colours White, black, red Dark brown Light blue, grey White, black, red Matte green Green Blue, green, grey White Matt Black Green, red Green, red Blue, green, grey Yellow, black, red, white Blue, grey Dark Grey Green, red Blue, grey Grey, black White, green White, dark Green
Weight 148 Kg 146 Kg 148 Kg 148 Kg 148 Kg 148 Kg 148 Kg 148 Kg 148 Kg 146 Kg 148 Kg 146 Kg 146 Kg 146 Kg 146 Kg 148 Kg 148 Kg 148 Kg 146 Kg 148 Kg
Fuel tank capacity 9.5 litres 9.5 litres 9.5 litres 9.5 litres 9.5 litres 9.5 litres 9.5 litres 9.5 litres 9.5 litres 9.5 litres 9.5 litres 9.5 litres 9.5 litres 9.5 litres 9.5 litres 9.5 litres 9.5 litres 9.5 litres 9.5 litres 9.5 litres

2021-

GTS 125 75th Anniversario GTS 300 75th Anniversario GTV 300 GTS 300 GTS 125 series 3 GTS 125 Super series 3 GTS 125 Super Sport series 3 GTS 125 Super Tech GTS 300 Super Series 3 GTS 300 Super Tech series 3 GTS 300 Super Sport series 3 GTV 300 Vespa 140th of Piaggio GTV Officina 8 300 HPE GTV Officina 8 310 GTV 310 GTS 310 GTS 310 Super GTS 310 Super Sport GTS 310 SuperTech
Years in Production 2021-22 2021-22 2023- 2023- 2023- 2023- 2023- 2023- 2023- 2023- 2023- 18/4/2024-21/4/2024 2025- 2025- 2025- 2025- 2025- 2025- 2025-
Chassis Number Prefix
Engine Type Water-cooled, single-cylinder, Four-stroke engine
Engine Capacity 124cc 278cc 278cc 278cc 124cc 124cc 124cc 124cc 278cc 278cc 278cc 278cc 278cc 310 cc 310 cc 310 cc 310 cc 310 cc 310 cc
Bore x Stroke (mm) 57 x 48.6 mm 73 x 63 mm 73 x 63 mm 73 x 63 mm 57 x 48.6 mm 57 x 48.6 mm 57 x 48.6 mm 57 x 48.6 mm 73 x 63 mm 73 x 63 mm 73 x 63 mm 73 x 63 mm 73 x 63 mm 75mmx70,1mm 75mmx70,1mm 75mmx70,1mm 75mmx70,1mm 75mmx70,1mm 75mmx70,1mm
Power in kW (BHP) 15Hp @10000 rpm 23.8Hp @8250rpm 23.8Hp @8250rpm 23.8Hp @8250rpm 15Hp @10000 rpm 15Hp @10000 rpm 15Hp @10000 rpm 15Hp @10000 rpm 23.8Hp @8250rpm 23.8Hp @8250rpm 23.8Hp @8250rpm 23.8Hp @8250rpm 17.5 kW @ 8,250 rpm 18,4 kW (25 HP) @ 6,500 rpm 18,4 kW (25 HP) @ 6,500 rpm 18,4 kW (25 HP) @ 6,500 rpm 18,4 kW (25 HP) @ 6,500 rpm 18,4 kW (25 HP) @ 6,500 rpm 18,4 kW (25 HP) @ 6,500 rpm
Torque (Nm) 12 nm / 7500 rpm 26 nm / 5250 rpm 26 nm / 5250 rpm 26 nm / 5250 rpm 12 nm / 7500 rpm 12 nm / 7500 rpm 12 nm / 7500 rpm 12 nm / 7500 rpm 26 nm / 5250 rpm 26 nm / 5250 rpm 26 nm / 5250 rpm 26 nm / 5250 rpm 26 nm / 5250 rpm 28,9 Nm @ 5,250 rpm 28,9 Nm @ 5,250 rpm 28,9 Nm @ 5,250 rpm 28,9 Nm @ 5,250 rpm 28,9 Nm @ 5,250 rpm 28,9 Nm @ 5,250 rpm
Transmission Continuously variable automatic
Top Speed 103 kmh 125 kmh 125 kmh 125 kmh 103 kmh 103 kmh 103 kmh 103 kmh 125 kmh 125 kmh 125 kmh 125 kmh 125 kmh 125 kmh 125 kmh 125 kmh 125 kmh 125 kmh 125 kmh
Price €6,920 €7,480 €7,700 €7,000 €6,920 €6,110 €6,300 €6,300 €7,100 €7,500 €7,300 €7,799 €7,499 €7,199 €7,299 €7,499 €7,699
Production 140
Colours Metallic yellow Metallic yellow Matte beige/orange Beige, black, green, red Beige, black, green Black, white, red Orange, white, grey, black, green Grey, blue Black, white, red Grey, blue Orange, white, grey, black, green White/Blue Blue Officina 8 Blue Officina 8 Beige, Grey Beige Avvolgente, Nero Convinto, Verde Amabile Red, white, black Verde Ambizioso Matt,Grigio Travolgente Matt, white, black, blue Grey, white, blue
Weight 146 Kg 148 Kg 148 Kg 148 Kg 146 Kg 146 Kg 146 Kg 146 Kg 148 Kg 148 Kg 148 Kg 148 Kg 148 Kg 148Kg 148Kg 148Kg 148Kg 148Kg 148Kg
Fuel tank capacity 9.5 litres 9.5 litres 9.5 litres 9.5 litres 9.5 litres 9.5 litres 9.5 litres 9.5 litres 9.5 litres 9.5 litres 9.5 litres 9.5 litres 9.5 litres 9.5 litres 9.5 litres 9.5 litres 9.5 litres 9.5 litres 9.5 litres

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