Modern Vespa

I have a lead on a Vespa from a buddy. Does anyone know what displacement this scoot is? As you can see in the pic, it has a kickstarter in addition to the electric start. Is it a 50cc or bigger? Do the 150 models have kickstart? Thanks!

What does the badge say? What are the first nine digits of the VIN? How far does the speedometer go?

The early models of the LX50 and LX150 both had kick start levers. Use of the kickstart lever should be avoided as there is a tendency for the transmission cover to crack.

That looks like the trans cover for the LX50, but to really know for sure, you should get the VIN #.

There are two easy ways to distinguish between a LX50 and a LX150.

1) the other side of the bike, not shown in your photo, displays the name on the side panel

2) the instrument cluster. If it has a small circular light near the bottom which is for security, then it is a LX150. LX50's do not have this small light on the cluster.

Haven't seen the bike yet or spoken to the owner to ascertain that information. I just found out about it a couple of hours ago from a buddy doing work on the owners house. I'm waiting to get the owners contact information so I can take a look at it.

Will do. Thanks!

Thanks for the information! I'll take a look for those features when I go see it, hopefully soon.

I'm afraid it is 50 ccm, 150 has a different variator cover.

I don't think that's a stock LX color, though it looks nice.

You might want to make sure you understand the reason for repainting it.

You are correct. Just spoke with the owner. It's a 2013 LX 50. 143 original miles. Last serviced 18 months ago by local Vespa dealer. It's the same Vespa shop I deal with. He wants $1500 for it, which I think is a bit on the high side. Going to check it out tomorrow morning. Thanks for the information!

I don't think it's been repainted. It only has 143 miles on it. I'll find out for sure tomorrow. Thanks!

That color is an original Vespa color. It's not repainted. BUT, with 143 miles on it, it is in worse condition than if it had 10000 miles on it. All of the rubber will be rotten and cracked.

Yeah, I'm aware of that re. the rubber bits and will factor all that in if I make an offer on it. Thanks!

It's a 50cc 4 stroke engine, the slowest of the slow ! !

The seller is asking $1500 for this 2013 Vespa LX 50 with 143 miles. Supposedly, it's in running condition and was serviced about 18 months ago. I'm assuming tires are original. What do you think is a fair price to offer? I checked JD Power and it has its Avg. Retail Value at around $1260. Here are some more pics of it. Thanks!

1200-1300 is fair. Aside from rubber rot, it is in mint condition. It has front and rear racks, and a top case - that's 500 right there. Windscreen is also extra.

remember to price in a big block kit, because you will need it

You're correct, I was wrong. That is indeed a standard Vespa color, "Aquamarine," first offered in 2013. Pretty snazzy.

https://www.motorcycle.com/2012/10/01/motorcycle-news/piaggio-announces-american-2013-vespa-lineup/

I personally would not, and do not, own a 4T 50cc machine. If a 50cc met some of my needs, which one does, I would own a 2T 50cc Genuine Buddy or Roughhouse. Which I do.

I *like* messing around with my scooters. But to me messing around with a 4T BBK is a poor use of time, money, and reliability. Just get a bigger displacement scooter.

I already own two 2021 Vespa 300 Supers and a 250cc Honda helix. This is for my wife to ride around our village. She loves the color.

I ended up buying it for $850. Carb is all gummed up, After a good carb clean, it should be good to go. Bike is in beautiful condition.

Thanks for your response! I ended up buying it for $850. Carb is all gummed up, After a good carb clean, it should be good to go. Bike is in beautiful condition. Wife wants to keep it stock. She's not a speed demon.

Then as an educated buyer you got a GREAT deal. That color is going to be head-turning.

Thanks! I think so too.

Enjoy! It should be a great little neighborhood runner!

Looks like a great bike, you scored a bargain!

I got the new #35 idle jet from scooterpartsco today. I replaced the badly clogged original idle jet with the new one and she starts up and purrs like a kitten. With only 148 original miles, this 2013 model LX50 is practically brand new. Can't wait to road test her once the rain lets up here tomorrow afternoon.

The keys in the seat give away the 50cc (for completion's sake).

And it's not the slowest. That's a Quattrovalvole and supposedly as quick as the two stroke LX50. The previous LX50 4 stroke was the slowest of the slow.