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The Vespa 160GS, produced from 1962 to 1964 , is the sports model that replaces the GS 150. At that time represents the Vespa model with displacement highest ever produced.
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Vespa 160 GS, 1962 - This was born to continue the market success of the first GS, with a completely new design. The exhaust silencer, carburettor and suspension were also new. The power output was 8.2 bhp at 6,500 rpm.In the next set is adopted, for the first time, the front trunk, attached to the back of the shield. Represents the best of production: it is fast and elegant, reaches 103 km / h of speed maximum, due to 8.9 hp of maximum power. It is produced in a single color light gray and coupled with the saddle. Will be replaced in 1964 by the Vespa 180 SS.
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The frame and all sheet metal parts are identical to those of the GS 160 Series 1. The front suspension is similar to that of the PX series, with suspension and damping in one element. For the first time, the standard spare wheel is housed under the left side panel and hidden with a semi-circular metal cover. Aluminum trim strips on the side hoods and front fenders break up the line between the bulky sheet metal parts. The rubber mat known from the smaller models is in the step-through.
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Vespa 160 GS (2nd series)
From model year 1963, the seat is dark blue. The small compartment above the taillight is gone and a large luggage box is now in the fairing leg. The engine remains unchanged, only the air filter box and the corresponding carburetor jets are changed. All GS 160 are delivered in lead light gray.
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VESPA 160 GS
1962 VSB1T -1001-29970
1963 VSB1T -29971-48250
1964 VSB1T -48251-61000