Overview Vespa 50 ET2

The new generation of automatic Vespa, which we also like to call the Modern Vespa, began in 1996 with the Vespa ET series.

Vespa 50 ET2 model history

The ET models are still very popular with their owners today. This is probably not only due to their shape and manoeuvrability, but also to their durability or simply the fact that you didn't have to adjust your helmet to the size of the Helmet Case. GTS riders know what we are talking about. These models utilised the engines already used in PIAGGIO and Gilera vehicles, which were also very popular in the Vespa.

The Engine of the Vespa 50 ET2

The following engines and displacements were installed in the respective models and also gave them their names:

• ET2: 50 cc two-stroke engine of the 1st generation with Carburettor

• ET2 Iniezione: 50 cc two-stroke engine with Fuel Injection Module

• ET4 125 "old": 125 cc four-stroke engine of the 1st generation with Gauge Glass on the Oil Pan

• ET2 (2nd generation): 50 cc two-stroke engine (HY-PER2) Euro2 with Carburettor and Catalytic Converter

• ET4 50: 50 cc four-stroke engine with constant-pressure carburettor

• ET4 125 "Leader": 125 cc 2nd generation Leader four-stroke engine with constant-pressure carburettor

• ET4 150 "Leader": 150 cc 2nd generation Leader four-stroke engine with constant-pressure carburettor

The favourite among the 50 cc models was clearly the carburettor version of the two-stroke engine. The simple design of the air-cooled Engine with its simultaneously effective CVT transmission ensured a low-maintenance and low-wear overall concept, which also laid the foundation for a long-lasting insert in numerous successor models. Even though the new and innovative technology of the fuel-injected model seemed very interesting and promising at the time, it was ultimately unable to establish itself, probably also for cost reasons, as the more complex design of the small two-stroke engine was undoubtedly more expensive for the manufacturer to produce. In many countries, the less powerful 50 cc four-stroke version could hardly prevail against the much livelier two-stroke, which is why you rarely saw an ET4 50 cc on the roads in Germany, for example.
A distinction is made between M04 and M19, colloquially also known as "old" and "leader", for the large versions of the ET models. The early 125 cc PIAGGIO engines in the ET4 were reliable, but had various problems, such as high oil consumption or Elevation of noise in the valve train. The years of manufacture of the early version are limited to the period 1997 to 1999.
These defects were remedied with the next generation of 125/150 cc Leader engines. The ET4 also relied on the proven fan cooling system for these Engines, which was perfectly adequate. The first Euro2 standards were implemented from 2004. Although the 2nd generation of the ET4 was only introduced in 2000, it was already replaced by its successor, the Vespa LX, in 2006.

Used Vespa 50 ET2 market situation

Where do you look for this vehicle?

• At your trusted Vespa dealer

• Classified adverts in the local newspaper

• Markets and trade fairs such as Mostra Scambis in Italy

• Online marketplaces such as www.mobile.de, www.autoscout24.de etc.

The colours of the Vespa 50 ET2

Colour	Colour Name	Max Meyer Code	Colour info
	Nero	94	1996-2004
	Alabastro Volterra	208	1996-1998
	Giallo Siena	947	1996
	Blu Livorno	216	1996
	Rosso Firenze	845	1996-1998
	Grigio Moonlight	729	1998-2000
	Verde Carducci	329	1998
	Bianco Capodimonte	913	1999-2000
	Blu Cobalto	251	1999-2004
	Lavanda	623	1999
	Rosso Hippy	876	1999
	Cielo	270	1999-2000
	Giada	386	2000
	Polvere d'oro	568	2000
	Perla	693	2000-2004
	Grigio Platino	686	2003
	Rossa Dragon	894	2003
	Grigio Excalibur	738/A	2004
	Azzurro Aurora	422	2004

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