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Vespa GS160

Thanks to The Who and Quadrophenia, Vespa’s GS models are forever associated with the Mod movement, yet the GS range made its debut way back in 1955. Originally starting out with a 150cc engine it went through several variants and developments over the next seven years before being launched as the more powerful GS160.

All change

The GS160 made its debut in 1962 and was a huge improvement over previous models. Although the GS150 was produced in several versions these were adaptations of the

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