Vespa 180 Super Sport

Vespa 180 Super Sport was produced from 1964-1968

Vespa 180 Super Sport was produced from 1964 to 1968. The model was the successor to the 160 GS, and was the fastest model from Piaggio since the first Vespa rolled out onto the road in 1946, signed by Corradino D`Ascanio.

Vespa 160 GS

Unlike the 160 GS, the 180 Super Sport had a slightly more angular chassis, and the handlebars had a trapezoidal headlight. When the Super Sport went on sale, it was by far the fastest Vespa to date, with a top speed of 106 km/h. The 180 Super Sport was produced in more than 36,000 units, and was replaced by Vespa 180 Rally.

With 10 hp, the 180 Super Sport had a top speed of 106 km/h.

• Technical data Vespa 180 Super Sport, 1966 model:
• Engine: 1-cylinder 2-stroke
• Displacement: 181.15 ccm
• Power: 10 hp at 6250 rpm.
• Compression: 7.7:1
• Carburetor: Dell'Orto SI 27/23
• El.anlegg/batteri: 6 volt 12Ah
• Front tires: 3.50 x 10
• Rear tires: 3.50 x 10
• Tank: 9 liters
• Weight: 116 kg (dry)
• Top speed: 106 km/h

Vespa ; a classic style icon from the 60s