Vespa 50 S (V5A1T, 1964)

Vespa 50 S (1st series)

The first smallframe Vespa was introduced in 1963. The Vespa 50 (V5A1T) was a completely independent vehicle which, when it was launched in Italy, could be ridden by young people from the age of 14 without a driver's license. The self-supporting frame, which is spot-welded from sheet metal shells, is very narrow and short. The side covers are part of the self-supporting sheet steel frame and the engine is accessible via a small flap on the right-hand side. The handlebars have a cylindrical mount for the speedometer, which is available as an accessory.

As with the GS 160, the suspension is designed with suspension and damping in a single element. The V50 comes with 9-inch tires. There is a small storage compartment under the swinging saddle. The tread strips are made of rubber and are attached directly without the aluminum strips. The engine is also a completely new design and has a 45° inclined cylinder. The clutch, as tuners will appreciate later, does not sit directly on the crankshaft.

Frame numbers by year of construction:
1963: V5SA1T 1101-2104 (quantities: 1.004)
1964: V5SA1T 2105-10479 (quantities: 8,375)
1965: V5SA1T 10480-15001 (quantities: 4,522)
1966: V5SA1T 15002-15324 (quantities: 323)
Total quantities: 14,224