Maisto 1:18 Vespa ET4 (2003) The ET series of Vespa scooters was launched in Europe in 1996, 50 years after the first Vespa’s were sold. The ET series of Vespa scooters was significant, as it was Vespa’s long awaited attempt to move beyond 2-stroke engines. The ET chassis was Vespa’s first to be capable of accommodating both 2-stroke (ET2) and 4-stroke (models named ET4) engines and in sizes from 50cc to 150cc. With this new generation of scooter capable of meeting stringent emissions regulations, Vespa returned to the USA market in late 2001 after an 18 year absence. Vespa brought two versions of their ET scooter to the USA market. They sold the ET2 50 (2-stroke, 50cc) and the more powerful ET4 150 (4-stroke, 151cc). Both of these scooters shared the same frame, suspension, wheels, brakes and styling. All that was different was the motor. These scooters were sold in the US until they were replaced for 2006 with the new LX generation.
Posted on: Thu, 27 Nov 2014 02:17:52 +0000
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