Vespa 98 (1946, Version 1)
Vespa 98 (1946, Version 1)

Vespa 98/1

The Vespa 98 was the first series-built Vespa from Piaggio. It was built between 1946 and 1947 and was divided into four model series: V.98/1 and V.98/2 and, from 1947, V.98/3 and V.98/4, with minor modifications. The first model was based on the Paperino (or MP5) and MP6 prototypes by Corradino D'Ascanio and Enrico Piaggio. A key feature was the free step-through, which has been retained to this day. The V98 has an engine with a displacement of 98 cc, a three-speed gearbox and a top speed of 60 km/h. The leg shield is evenly curved. There is no main stand and it is leaned on an outrigger for parking, which protrudes from the rear footboard on the left and right.

Frame numbers by year of construction:
1946: V98 1001-1339
Number of V98/1: 339
Total number of V98: 17,079

Original paint (MaxMeyer)

Bodywork:
Grigio
PIA8003M (0008)
Grigio 8003M
Primer:
Rosso Opaco (Antiruggine)
PIA55 (10055M)
Rosso Opaco 10055M
Add-on parts:
Grigio
PIA8003M (0008)
Grigio 8003M
Vehicle (general)
Designation
Vespa 98 (1946, Version 1)
VIN
V98
Year of construction
1946
Colors
Grey (Max Meyer: 8000M), Grey (Max Meyer: 8003M)
 
Vehicle engine
Motor type
2-Takt
Displacement
98 cm³
Stroke
50 mm
Drill hole
50 mm
Motor type
2-Takt
Number of cylinders
1
Type of cooling
Luft
Power (kW)
2.21 kW
Power (PS)
3
rpm (p max)
4300
Compaction
1:6.5
Mixture preparation
Vergaser
Carburetor
Dell'Orto T2 16/17
Starter
Kickstarter
Clutch
Manuell
Motor manufacturer
Piaggio
V max
60 km/h
 
Vehicle dimensions
Length
1655 mm
Width
700 mm
Height
860 mm
Seat height
700 mm
Wheelbase
1170 mm
Gasoline tank capacity
5 Ltr.
Weight (empty)
60 kg
 
Vehicle tires
Front tires
3.50 - 8
Rear tires
3.50 - 8
Front rim
2.10 - 8
Rear rim
2.10 - 8
 
Vehicle brake system
Front brake type
Trommelbremse
Type of rear brake
Trommelbremse
Ø front
124 mm
Ø rear
125 mm
Front brake actuation
mechanisch mit Seilzug
Rear brake actuation
mechanisch mit Seilzug
 
Vehicle engine - ignition system
Tension
6 V
 
Vehicle Engine - Gearbox
Gearbox type
manuell
Number of gears
3
 
Vehicle fuels
Fuel
Super (ROZ 95)
Mixing ratio
1:20
Gear oil
SAE30
Quantity of gear oil
0.25 Ltr.
 
General
Code (new)
VESPA_V981