Illi Scooters
Put some fun between your legs!
From the same pedigree of the Vespa prototype built by Piaggio in 1946, the Vespa LX 50 is more than 60 years in the making. Witness the evolution of style, comfort, and performance with the core value of Vespa that never change: eco-friendly engineering, passion, individualism and integrity.
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| Engine Type | Single cylinder, four-stroke catalytic Hi-PER4 |
| Displacement | 49.4cc |
| Bore/Stroke | 39 mm x 41.8 mm |
| Max Power | 3.1 kW at 8,750 rpm |
| Max Torque | 3.5 Nm at 6,500 rpm |
| Max. Speed | 39 mph (63 km/h) |
| Fuel | Unleaded |
| Fuel/Tank Capacity | 2.3 gallons (8.6 litres) |
| MPG | 95-100 mpg |
| Ignition | Electric and kick start |
| Transmission | CVT(Continuous Variable Transmission) transformer with torque slave |
| Clutch | Automatic dry centrifuge with damper buffers |
| Distribution | Cam head single shaft-SOHC(2 valves) |
| Cooling System | Ram air with sound proof cover |
| Lubrication | Wet sump, 850cc capacity; chain-driven lobe pump; intake and delivery filters |
| Front Tire | Tubeless 110/70-11" |
| Rear Tire | Tubeless 120/70-10" |
| Front Suspension | Single arm with helical spring and dual effect hydraulic single shock absorber |
| Rear Suspension | Coil spring and dual effect single shock absorber |
| Front Brake | 200 mm steel disc with hydraulic command |
| Rear Brake | 100 mm drum with mechanical command |
| Chassis | Load-bearing steel chassis and dual effect hydraulic single shock absorber |
| Weight | 225 lbs (102 kg) |
| Seat Height | 30.5" (775 mm) |
| Width | 29.1" (740 mm) |
| Length | 69.1" (1755 mm) |
| Wheelbase | 50.4" (1280 mm) |
| Type Approval | EPA and CARB |
| Color | Capri Blue, Cortina Gray, Dragon Rea, Midnight Blue, Yellow |
Hi, my name is Chuck McArty and I bought my Vespa from the scooter store in Champaign - Illini Scooters. Great people to work with! I have had it a little over a year now and have over 5400 miles on it. Runs great and gets 82 MPG. You just cant beat filling up at the gas pump for under $5.00!! I have three cars and last year my gas bill for them was over $700. So far, I have had two oil changes, one rear tire and added an air horn. Not bad and what a blast to ride!
Illini Scooters sell several different brands of quality scooters and will be able to help you get just the right one for whatever your needs. My money is on riding a scooter!!
Just for the record, I am 71 years old and retired! Yeah!!
I purchased my scooter in May of 2006 at Illini Scooter. Since that time I have over 4,500 in town miles on it. The gas mileage is excellent, at 70mpg. The scooter is fully automatic and easy to handle. I am able to keep up with todays traffic. See Dale & Frank and they will put you on one today. Thanks again