| Contactless | Maintenance-free, stable ignition current, easy cold start |
|---|---|
| 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 | AC ex works; simple DC conversion possible |
| Compatibility | Wide coverage: Italian & Spanish smallframe series |
12 V up to ~110 W (at ~6,000 rpm) Bright light even when idling (~80 W @ ~2,000 rpm) Contactless & maintenance-free Ignition setting without strobe AC or DC electrical system possible 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. 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 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.
Ex works as an AC system; can be converted to DC by replacing the regulator (ground-free stator). With DC, all consumers are supplied via the battery - power even without the engine running.
Supplied with CDI for static ignition timing - suitable for most 2-stroke street setups. A dynamic CDI can be used as an option.
Simple installation at original points - without "flashing". Markings facilitate positioning. Please mount stress-free, seal and earth points carefully; retighten screws after 50-100 km.
A groove system prevents incorrect assembly. The appropriate inertia is defined by the fan wheel; the inertia can be adjusted by changing the fan wheel. The aluminium fan wheel has optimized blade geometry for high cooling performance.
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, 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 have suitable conversion wiring harnesses in our store - simple installation, clear color assignment, reliable grounding.
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 - ideal for tuning. If you want maximum robustness, use a PK XL crankshaft with Ø20 mm cone and the corresponding VAPE kit.
More light output allows powerful 60/55 W headlights or DC 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 us | Primavera barrels, 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 |
| CDI | Static ignition timing (dynamic CDI optionally available) |
| Regulator | AC included; DC via regulator replacement |
| 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 | AC regulator (DC available as an option) |
| Screw set | incl. mounting material |
Note: Engine-specific CDI holder not included (see accessories).
Note: A perfect earth connection is absolutely essential for permanent, trouble-free operation.
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