Specifications

If you are in the market for a scooter, the P200 is a good choice. It is a well designed "classic"
scooter with power to spare. Many people complain about the angularity of the P-Series, but they
are still very waspy. The front mudgard and cowls are what give the "P" it's look. I think it really
suits an electronic music lifestyle (reminds me of the old JX-3P synth in my room). Anyway, I
find the specifications give a good insight into the workings of this infamous series. What
follows is a list of specifications for the Vespa P200 under ideal conditions.(1)
Quick Index: Physical : Engine & Transmission : Fuel System : Brakes & Wheels : Electrical :
Wrench Settings
Physical Specs
Overall Length:
1760 mm (69.3 in)
Overall Width:
695 mm (27.3 in)
Overall Height:
1110 mm (43.7 in)
Wheelbase:
123 5mm (48.7 in)
Ground Clearance: 225 mm (8.9 in)
Dry Weight:
108 kg (238 lb)
Chassis No. Prefix: VSX 1 T
Engine No. Prefix: VSE 1 M
Typical Speeds:
Top:
120 kph (75 mph)
Cruise:
104 kph (65 mph)

Engine & Transmission Specs

Engine
Type:
Single cylinder fan-cooled two stroke
Bore:
66.5 mm (2.618 in)
Stroke:
57.0 mm (2.240 in)
Displacement: 197.97cc (12.080 cu in.)
Compression: 9.8:1
Cylinder
Type:
Cast Aluminum Alloy
Cylinder Barrel
Type:
Cast Iron
Bore Sizes: 66.5 mm (2.618 in)
1st Oversize: 66.7 mm (2.626 in)
2nd Oversize: 66.9 mm (2.634 in)
3rd Oversize: 67.1 mm (2.642 in)
Piston

Standard Diamter: 66.292 mm (2.6099 in)

Oversizes:
3, in 0.2 mm (0.0079 in increments)
Ring free end gap: 0.025-0.040 mm (0.010-0.016 in)
Crankshaft Assembly
Max. Runout
At mainshaft ends: 0.03mm (0.0012 in)
At flywheel faces: 0.02mm (0.0079 in)
Clutch
Type:
Wet, Multiplate
No. of Friction Plates: 3
No. of Plain Plates:
2
Gearbox
Type:
Ratios:
1st Gear:
2nd Gear:
3rd Gear:
4th Gear:

4 speed constant mesh

14.47:1
10.28:1
7.31:1
5.36:1

Fuel System & Lubrication

Carburettor
Make:
Dell'Orto [sic]
Type:
SI24/24E (older models may have an SI20/20D)
Venturi Size: 24 mm (0.95 in)
Jets
Main:
Diffuser:
Atomizer:
Idle SS:
Starter Jet:

116
BE3
60
160
60

Air Filter
Type:

Pleated Fabric and Gauze

Engine Lube
Type:
Premix or Injection
Pre-Mix Oil Ratio: 50:1 (2%)
Two Stroke Oil: Good Quality [ash free] 2 Stroke Oil (Synthetic or Natural)
Gearbox Lube
Oil Grade:
[Non-Detergent] SAE 30 motor oil
Capacity:
Holding the bike straight up and down, the oil will drip
from the filler hole when full. (approx. 250mL 8.5oz)
Physical Fuel Line Length
length: 2 feet

Wheels Brakes and Tires

Wheels
Type:
Size:
Brakes
Type:

Pressed steel split rims, spare wheel available as option. Wheels

are interchangeable
2.10 X 10
Internal expanding drum brakes, single leading shoe (SLS) type, front
and rear.

Tires
Size:
3.50 X 10, front and rear
Pressure (for factory tires)
Front:
17.6 psi (1.23 kg/cm2)
Rear (up to 180 pound load): 25.8 psi (1.8 kg/cm2)
Rear (over 180 pound load): 36.7 psi (2.58 kg/cm2)

Electrical System
System
Type:

12VAC with electronic AC regulation

Some bikes are fitted with batteries for DOT safety equipment.
(such as Turn Signals, Horn, Tail and Brake Lights)
Alternator: Ducati "Star" configuration @ 12 Volts
Regulator:
Electronic AC type
Horn:
Electromagnetic, 12VAC for non battery bikes
Electromagnetic or Resonant Disc, 12VDC for battery bikes
12 Volt Bulbs
Headlamp:
25/25W (some bikes may have a sealed beam. Replace with equivalent)
Tail Lamp:
5W/10W combination lamp

Stop Lamp:
5W/10W combination lamp
Speedometer Lamp: (no. 1816) 12 Volt 3W bulb. (Canadian Tire No. 20-3064-2)
Warning Lamps: 2W
Spark Plug
Normal Conditions: NGK B7ES or equivalent
Highway Conditions: NGK B8ES or equivalent
Battery
Type:
12V 9 Amp Hours (Ah)
Specific Gravity: 1.260 to 1.280
Chemical Makeup: Lead Acid
Fuse
Type: 8 amp (european style)
CDI Unit
Type:
Proprietary Sealed 'black box' Unit
Spark Plug interconnection: Silicone coated Oxygen Free Cable (18 Guage inner)
Almost any car spark plug wire will work as long as
the wire length is correct.

Torque Wrench Settings

Standard Settings
BOLTS
5mm bolt or nut:
6mm bolt or nut:
8mm bolt or nut:
10mm bolt or nut:
12mm bolt or nut:

0.45-0.6 kgf m (3.5-4.5 lbf ft)

0.8-1.2 kgf m (6-9 lbf ft)
1.8-2.5 kgf m (13-18 lbf ft)
3.0-4.0 kgf m (22-29 lbf ft)
5.0-6.0 kgf m (36-43 lbf ft)

SCREWS
5mm screw:
6mm screw:

0.35-0.5 kgf m (2.5-3.6 lbf ft)

0.7-1.1 kgf m (5-8 lbf ft)

FLANGE BOLTS
6mm flange bolt:
8mm flange bolt:
10mm flange bolt:

1.0-1.4 kgf m (7-10 lbf ft)

2.4-3.0 kgf m (17-22 lbf ft)
3.0-4.0 kgf m (22-29 lbf ft)

Engine & Tranny Settings

Stator Screws:
0.3-0.4 kgf m (2.17-2.89 lbf ft)
Kickstart Lever Nut:
2.3-2.6 kgf m (16.64-18.81 lbf ft)
Coil Pickup mounting screws: 0.2-0.25 kgf m (1.45-1.81 lbf ft)
Clutch Center Nut:
4.0-4.5 kgf m (28.93-32.55 lbf ft)
Input Shat Nut:
3.5-3.5 kgf m (21.70-25.32 lbf ft)
Rotor Nut:
6.0-6.5 kgf m (43.40-47.01 lbf ft)
Carb Sleeve Nuts:
1.6-2.0 kgf m (11.57-14.47 lbf ft)
Clutch Cover Bolts:
0.6-0.8 kgf m (4.34-5.79 lbf ft)
Cylinder Head Nuts:
1.7-2.2 kgf m (12.30-15.91 lbf ft)
Exhaust Pipe Stub:
7.5-8.0 kgf m (54.25-57.86 lbf ft)

Frame & Suspension Settings

Suspension unit mounting plate nuts:
2.0-2.7 kgf m (14.5-19.5 lbf ft)
Suspension unit to mounting plate nut: 3.0-4.0 kgf m (21.7-28.9 lbf ft)
Suspension unit lower mounting nuts:
2.0-2.7 kgf m (14.5-19.5 lbf ft)
Steering head adjuster (preload):
0.6-0.7 kgf m (4.34-5.06 lbf ft)
Steering head locknut:
5.0-6.0 kgf m (36.2-43.4 lbf ft)
Handlebar pinch bolt:
3.0-4.4 kgf m (21.7-28.9 lbf ft)
Rear suspension unit lower mounting bolt: 1.3-2.3 kgf m (9.4-16.6 lbf ft)
Engine unit pivot unit:
6.1-7.5 kgf m (44.1-54.3 lbf ft)
Front wheel hub nut:
7.0-10.0 kgf m (43.4-72.3 lbf ft)
Rear wheel hub nut:
7.5-9.0 kgf m (54.3-65.1 lbf ft)
Wheel mounting nuts:
2.0-2.7 kgf m (14.5-19.5 lbf ft)