| Contactless | Maintenance-free, stable ignition current, easy cold start |
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| Light output | Bright light even when idling; up to ~110 W at speed |
| Installation | Ignition setting without strobe; clear markings |
| Cooling | CNC aluminum fan with optimized geometry |
| Balance | Pole wheel/fan wheel precisely balanced, approx. ~1,400 g |
| On-board power supply | DC ex works; simple AC conversion possible with voltage regulator |
12 V up to ~110 W (at ~6,000 rpm) Bright light even when idling (~80 W @ ~2,000 rpm) Contactless and maintenance-free Ignition setting without strobe DC on-board power supply (direct current) with battery supply Pole wheel incl. fan ~1,400 g CNC aluminum fan wheel, balanced High cooling capacity Made in Europe
The VAPE 12-volt system modernizes classic smallframe ignitions: contactless, strong light even at low revs and spontaneous engine start. In the DC version, the battery supplies the vehicle electrical system with stable DC voltage - power even without the engine running. High reliability thanks to high-quality materials, precise manufacturing and 100% functional testing.
Manufactured in Europe. Laser-marked components for clear identification. Pole wheel and fan wheel are meticulously balanced; the CNC-milled fan wheel delivers high cooling performance with a stable flywheel mass. The one-piece pole wheel (without riveted cone) minimizes imbalance and bearing load.
The VAPE completely replaces the old contact ignition and comes with a powerful 12 V alternator. Strong permanent magnets ensure a high ignition current and bright light even at idle - the engine starts easily, contact and capacitor maintenance are no longer necessary.
This variant uses a DC rectifier/regulator (ungrounded stator): The alternator output charges the battery, from where all consumers are supplied with stable voltage - ideal for SIP speedometer, USB charger, fuel pump or lambda heater. On-board power remains available even when the engine is switched off. Note: A suitable battery is required for DC operation.
Supplied with CDI for static ignition timing - suitable for most 2-stroke street setups. A dynamic CDI can be used as an option. Markings on the pole wheel and base plate enable adjustment without a strobe.
Simple installation at original points - without "flashing". Markings facilitate positioning. Please install stress-free, carefully check sealing and earth points; retighten screws after 50-100 km.
A groove system prevents incorrect assembly. The appropriate centrifugal mass is defined by the fan wheel; the mass inertia can be adjusted by changing the fan wheel. The aluminium fan wheel has optimized blade geometry for high cooling performance. Note: The original pole wheel puller is compatible.
Older Vespa/Motovespa models often have a decentralized, self-regulating alternator (individual coils supply separate consumers, sometimes without a regulator). The VAPE works centrally: all coils feed a main power cable into the voltage regulator/rectifier, the distribution only takes place there. Therefore, when changing to VAPE, an adapted wiring harness is highly recommended, technically often mandatory. In addition, old wiring harnesses are often internally corroded → too high contact resistances.
We carry suitable conversion wiring harnesses in our store - simple installation, clear color assignment, reliable ground routing.
Smallframe engines with a small Ø19 mm cone (recognizable by the M10 pole wheel nut) benefit twice over: the lighter pole wheel (~1,400 g) reduces the load on the crankshaft and makes the engine noticeably more agile - also suitable for tuning. If you want maximum robustness, use a PK XL crankshaft with Ø20 mm cone and the corresponding VAPE kit.
The DC light supply allows powerful 60/55 W headlights and additional consumers (e.g. USB charger).
Early Vespa 50 V5A1T models used a smaller fan cover. When converting to VAPE, the original cover can be spaced out or a suitable cover from the subsequent version can be used.
| Frontier chassis number | V5A1T 1001-92876 = 1st series (small cover) From V5A1T 92877 = follow-on version (modified add-on parts/cover) |
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| Recommendation | Either place spacers under the existing cover or use a suitable replacement cover. |
| Model | cc | Type | Year of manufacture | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vespa 50 / N | 50 | V5A1T | 1963-1971 | Contact ignition; small cone type. |
| Vespa 50 L | 50 | V5A1T | 1966-1970 | Contact ignition |
| Vespa 50 R | 50 | V5A1T | 1969-1983 | Contact ignition |
| Vespa 50 Revival | 50 | V5R1T | from 1990 | Contact/electronic depending on series |
| Vespa 50 S | 50 | V5SA1T | 1963-1984 | Contact ignition |
| Vespa 50 Special | 50 | V5A2T | 1969-1972 | Contact ignition |
| Vespa 50 Special | 50 | V5B1T | 1972-1975 | Contact ignition |
| Vespa 50 Special | 50 | V5B3T | 1975-1983 | Contact ignition |
| Vespa 50 SR / Sprinter | 50 | V5SS2T | 1971-1979 | Contact ignition |
| Vespa 50 SS / Super Sprint | 50 | V5SS1T | 1965-1971 | Contact ignition |
| Vespa 90 | 90 | V9A1T | 1963-1984 | from model no. 25001; contact ignition |
| Vespa 90 Racer | 90 | V9SS2T | 1971-1974 | Contact ignition |
| Vespa 90 SS Super Sprint | 90 | V9SS1T | 1965-1971 | Contact ignition |
| Vespa 100 (UK) / 100 Sport (US) | 100 | V9B1T | 1978-1990 | up to model no. 50000; mostly contact |
| Vespa 125 | 125 | VMA1T | 1965-1967 | Contact ignition |
| Vespa 125 Primavera | 125 | VMA2T | 1967-1983 | Contact ignition |
| Vespa 125 Primavera ET3 | 125 | VMB1T | 1976-1990 | Contact/electronic depending on series |
| Vespa PK 50 | 50 | V5X1T | 1982-1984 | up to 14531: small cone Ø19 mm |
| Vespa PK 50 S / Elestart | 50 | V5X2T | 1982-1984 | 3000001-3007754 Elestart; up to 181678 small cone |
| Vespa PK 50 S Lusso / Elestart | 50 | V5X2T | 1985-1988 | up to 181678 small cone Ø19 mm |
| Vespa PK 80 S / Elestart | 80 | V8X5T | 1982-1986 | up to 5634: small cone Ø19 mm |
| Vespa PK 80 S Lusso / Elestart | 80 | V8X5T | 1985-1988 | up to 5634: small cone Ø19 mm |
| Vespa PK 100 S / Elestart | 100 | V9X1T | 1982-1984 | up to 41358: small cone Ø19 mm |
| Vespa PK 125 | 125 | VMX1T | 1982-1985 | up to 7412: small cone Ø19 mm |
| Model | Chassis / Engine | Ignition ex works | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vespa 50 (ES), 3-speed | 06M | FEMSA contact | Smallframe, usually Ø19 mm |
| Vespa 50 (ES), 4-speed | 07M | FEMSA contact | Smallframe, Ø19 mm |
| Vespa 75 (early series) | 04C (early), 08C | contact | Spanish 75cc; Smallframe |
| Vespa 75 U2 / "Junior" | - | FEMSA contact | Smallframe |
| Vespa 125 Super | 762C / 762M | Contact us | Smallframe-125; mostly Ø19 mm |
| Vespa 125 SL | 762C / 762M | FEMSA contact | Smallframe |
| Vespa 125 Primavera (PR series) | PR / 9PR | Contact us | Spanish codes (from ~1978) |
| Vespa 125 Primavera (T-series) | T / 9T | contact | Spanish variant |
| Vespa 125 Primavera (PN/NV) | PN/NV / 9PN/9NV | contact | Primavera, mostly Ø19 mm |
| Vespa 125 Primavera (NK) | NK / 9NK | contact | late series (approx. 1981) |
| Vespa PK 75 S | 57C / 57M, 67M | mostly contact | often Ø19 mm; transition series |
| Vespa PK 125 S | 56C / 56M | mostly contact | many with Ø19 mm; production mix possible |
| Rated voltage | 12 V |
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| Power output | up to ~110 W (@ ~6,000 rpm), ~80 W (@ ~2,000 rpm) |
| Pole wheel / fan | approx. 1,400 g, balanced; one-piece rotor |
| CDI | Static ignition timing (dynamic CDI optionally available) |
| On-board power supply | DC (direct current), battery required |
| Regulator | DC rectifier/regulator, ground-free stator |
| Ignition base plate | incl. pre-assembled cables |
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| CDI | Static ignition timing |
| pole wheel | with matching cone, one groove to prevent incorrect installation |
| Fan wheel | CNC aluminium, optimized blade geometry |
| Voltage regulator | Rectifier/regulator (DC) |
| Screw set | incl. mounting material |
Note: Motor-specific CDI holder not included (see accessories). Provide a suitable battery for DC operation.
Note: A perfect ground connection is absolutely essential for permanent, fault-free operation.
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