This comprehensive Vespa 125 and 150 Super Sport Factory Service Repair Manual is your ultimate guide to servicing and repairing your scooter. It was originally published by Vespa and is designed for both experienced mechanics and DIY enthusiasts. This manual provides step-by-step instructions for a wide range of repairs, based on complete machine disassembly, ensuring thorough coverage. Hundreds of detailed illustrations, photos, and diagrams accompany each procedure to clarify every step. Notes, cautions, and warnings are strategically placed throughout the manual to highlight critical information, while numbered instructions and bold figure numbers make navigating the manual and identifying corresponding illustrations easy. Enlarged insets allow for a closer look at parts, ensuring accurate identification and examination.

The manual also features a user-friendly, numbered table of contents for quick and easy access to the information you need. Troubleshooting and electrical service procedures are integrated with detailed wiring diagrams, simplifying the diagnosis and repair of electrical issues in your scooter. This manual is the essential resource for keeping your Vespa 125 and 150 Super Sport running smoothly.

The Vespa 125 and 150 Super Sport, produced by Piaggio from 1965 to 1971, were a pair of sporty scooters that aimed to inject an element of youthful flair into the traditional Vespa design. These models sought to capitalize on the burgeoning youth culture of the era, incorporating sharp, angular bodywork, a low-slung profile, and sporty graphics. While retaining the essence of the Vespa design, including the signature steel monocoque chassis and elegant lines, the Super Sport models were distinguished by their more aggressive styling. The front shield, for example, was dramatically sculpted, featuring a pointed chin and two distinctive air vents, while the rear end was given a pronounced upsweep, emphasizing the sporty stance. These visual cues, coupled with the optional racing stripes and vibrant color options, solidified the Super Sport's image as a scooter that was not only functional but also stylish and dynamic.

Mechanically, the Super Sport models built upon the robust foundation of the Vespa line. The heart of these machines was a single-cylinder, four-stroke engine, available in two displacement options: 125cc and 150cc. The 125cc engine boasted a claimed 7 horsepower, enabling a top speed of around 60 mph, while the 150cc variant delivered a more potent 8 horsepower, pushing the top speed to approximately 65 mph. Despite their relatively modest power outputs, the Super Sport models were agile and fun to ride, with the responsive engine and lightweight chassis making them a joy to navigate through city streets and twisty roads. Furthermore, the Super Sport models were known for their reliability and ease of maintenance, making them a practical choice for everyday commuting and leisurely rides alike. The Vespa 125 and 150 Super Sport, with their blend of sporty styling and practical functionality, represented a captivating chapter in the Vespa saga, offering a taste of youthful rebellion and a glimpse into the burgeoning counterculture of the 1960s.