| Version | Set of brake and clutch levers in classic PX/largeframe look |
|---|---|
| Safety features | Lever ends with ball in accordance with later safety regulations |
| Ergonomics | Slightly offset lever shape, comfortable grip width - also for smaller hands |
| Material | Aluminum, cleanly deburred, ideal for polishing or painting |
| Compatible | Vespa Largeframe & PX with front cable brake up to 1997 (including 150 Super, 125 GTR, 150 Sprint Veloce, 200 Rally, 125 TS, P/PX 80/100/125/150/200) as well as many Motovespa PX/Iris/TX and LML Star/Stella with drum brake |
| Not suitable | Brake lever not suitable for PX DISC from approx. 1998 with hydraulic disc brake - only the clutch lever fits there. Not for Vespa Cosa. |
| Upgrade | Can also be used as a voluntary safety and comfort upgrade for earlier largeframes with pointed levers (existing levers remain protected). |
This lever set corresponds to the shape of the original Vespa levers as fitted to late Largeframe models and the Vespa PX series up to 1997. The brake and clutch levers have rounded ball ends and a slightly cranked geometry - making them noticeably easier to hold and complying with the stricter safety requirements from the end of the 1970s.
Set: Brake & clutch levers Classic PX/largeframe look Ball ends to safety standard Aluminum, ergonomically shaped For front cable brakes (up to 1997)
In terms of design, the levers fit all classic Vespa Largeframe with PX/round handlebar fittings that were already fitted with ball levers ex works, e.g. late 150 Super, 125 GTR, 150 Sprint Veloce, 200 Rally, 125 TS and the complete P/PX series with drum brake at the front (P/PX 80/100/125/150/200, PX Lusso up to 1997). Many Motovespa PX/Iris/TX and LML Star/Stella with drum brake at the front also use this lever geometry.
Important: On PX models with hydraulic disc brakes from approx. 1998 (PX Disc, PX `98/MY), only the clutch lever fits. The brake lever is part of the hydraulic master cylinder and has a different design.
| Model | cc | Type | Chassis number | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vespa 150 Super | 150 | VBC1T | from 356829 | late series with ball levers |
| Vespa 125 GTR | 125 | VNL2T | from 142113 | late series with ball levers |
| Vespa 150 Sprint Veloce | 150 | VLB1T | from 254591 US/PR: up to 272438 |
late series |
| Vespa 200 Rally | 200 | VSE1T | from 29499 US/PR: up to 30301 |
late series |
| Vespa 125 TS | 125 | VNL3T | from 8159 | with ball levers ex works |
| Vespa P 80 X | 80 | V8X1T | all (front drum brake) | P-series with ball levers |
| Vespa P 125 X | 125 | VNX1T | all (front drum brake) | P-series with ball levers |
| Vespa P 150 X | 150 | VLX1T | all (front drum brake) | P-series with ball levers |
| Vespa P 200 E | 200 | VSX1T | all (front drum brake) | P-series with ball levers |
| Vespa PX 80 E | 80 | V8X1T | all (PXE, front drum brake) | PXE series |
| Vespa PX 100 E | 100 | VIX1T | up to 3000 | early PXE series |
| Vespa PX 125 E | 125 | VNX2T | all (up to 1997) | PXE with drum brake |
| Vespa PX 150 E | 150 | VLX1T | all (up to 1997) | PXE with drum brake |
| Vespa PX 200 E | 200 | VSX1T | all (up to 1997) | PXE with drum brake |
| Motovespa (Spain) - identical largeframe models | ||||
| Motovespa 150 CL | 150 | 9CL | Chassis 9CL | span. Largeframe with PX-style handlebars |
| Motovespa 125 CL | 125 | 9NC | Chassis 9NC | span. Largeframe, lever identical to PX type |
| Motovespa P200E DS | 200 | 9DS CHASSIS | Chassis 9DS | PX predecessor, front drum brake |
| Motovespa P200E DN | 200 | 9DN | Chassis 9DN | PX variant, same lever geometry |
| Motovespa PX125E Iris | 125 | 99C | Chassis 99C | span. PX125 Iris |
| Motovespa PX150E Iris | 150 | 75C | Chassis 75C | span. PX150 Iris |
| Motovespa PX200E Iris | 200 | 73C / 76C / 77C | Chassis 73C/76C/77C | Iris, Iris separate lubrication & Elestart |
| Motovespa PX125 T5 Sport | 125 | 98C / 108C | Chassis 98C/108C | T5 Sport & T5 Sport Elestart |
| Motovespa TX 200 | 200 | 118C / 119C | Chassis 118C/119C | TX 200 & TX 200 Elestart |
In addition, the levers generally also fit many license models manufactured in India, such as LML Star/Stella 2-stroke and various Bajaj Chetak/Super with PX handlebars and front drum brake. If in doubt, it is advisable to compare the existing levers.
Compared to the early, straight levers with a pointed end, these versions are significantly more ergonomic: the slightly curved shape reduces the required hand force and enables finer dosage - particularly pleasant in city traffic or on longer stages. The ball ends also reduce the risk of injury in the event of a fall and prevent the lever from getting caught in clothing or luggage.
The levers are fitted to the existing mounting points of the handlebar fittings and replace the old levers 1:1. Existing bearing bushes, screws and cable mounts can continue to be used, provided they are in good condition. After fitting, the play and actuation travel of the clutch and brake cables should be checked and adjusted if necessary to ensure that the levers are clean and operate smoothly.
On early largeframe models with pointed levers (e.g. early Sprint, GTR, Super or Rally), the ball levers can be used as anoptional safety and comfort upgrade. This significantly improves ergonomics and handling without distorting the classic look of the handlebars.
Vehicles that have already been delivered from the factory with levers with ball ends should continue to be operated with this design. The set offered here is designed as an OEM replacement.
Classic large frames that originally still had pointed, straight levers are generally grandfathered - they may continue to be used as long as the overall condition of the vehicle complies with the applicable regulations. This does not result in a general obligation to convert to ball levers.
If you want to upgrade your Vespa technically and ergonomically, you can still use the ball levers as a safety and comfort retrofit.