Vespa GTS Super 300 User Manual

Running in
WARNING
DURING THE FIRST 1000 KM DO NOT RIDE THE VEHICLE OVER 80% OF ITS
MAXIMUM SPEED. AVOID TWISTING THE THROTTLE GRIP FULLY OR KEEP-
ING A CONSTANT SPEED ALONG LONG SECTIONS OF ROAD. AFTER THE
FIRST 1000 KM, GRADUALLY INCREASE SPEED UNTIL REACHING THE MAX-
IMUM PERFORMANCE.
02_05
Starting up the engine (02_05, 02_06)
To start the engine it is necessary, before pressing the starter button, to pull and keep
pulled the front or rear brake lever, which activates the appropriate switch allowing
start-up.
1. Rest the vehicle on its centre-stand, ensuring the rear wheel is not touching the
ground.
2. Maintain the throttle grip «E» completely untwisted.
3. Insert the key into the ignition switch «A» and turn it to «ON».
4. Make sure that the «B» switch is set to «RUN».
5. Pull lever «C» of the front or rear brake and then activate the starter button «D».
WARNING
THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAKES THE REAR WHEEL TURN EVEN
WHEN THE THROTTLE IS SLIGHTLY TWISTED. RELEASE THE BRAKE CARE-
FULLY AFTER STARTING, AND THEN ACCELERATE GRADUALLY.
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Vespa GTS Super 300 Specifications

General

Displacement	278 cc
Fuel System	Electronic fuel injection
Fuel Capacity	8.5 liters
Seat Height	790 mm
Front Tire	120/70 - 12"
Rear Tire	130/70 - 12"
Length	1, 950 mm
Width	755 mm
Dry Weight	148 kg
Engine Type	4-stroke, single-cylinder
Max Power	23.8 hp @ 8, 250 rpm
Max Torque	26 Nm @ 5, 250 rpm
Cooling System	Liquid-cooled
Transmission	CVT automatic
Front Suspension	Single arm with coil spring and hydraulic shock absorber
Rear Suspension	Double hydraulic shock absorber with adjustable preload
Front Brake	220 mm disc brake
Rear Brake	220 mm disc brake