Vespa GTS 300 Touring — OEM Fluid, Tire Pressure & Maintenance Specs
278cc Liquid-Cooled Single SOHC 4-Valve HPE Touring Package · Source: Vespa GTS 300 Touring (2012–2022) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications
According to the Vespa GTS 300 Touring (2012–2022) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications, the 2012–2022 Vespa GTS 300 Touring (chassis ZAPM45202/ZAPMA3304) requires 1.15 L (1.22 US qt) of SAE 5W-40 (JASO MA2, API SL / ACEA A3 Full Synthetic 5W-40) engine oil for a drain-only change and 1.3 L (1.37 US qt) with filter service (Piaggio 82635R / HF183). Standard solo cold tire pressure is 180 kPa / 1.80 bar / 26 PSI front (120/70-12 51P) and 200 kPa / 2.00 bar / 29 PSI rear (130/70-12 62P), paired with 1× NGK MR7BI-8 spark plug(s) and a YTX12-BS battery.
Drain only: 1.15 L (1.22 US qt)
R 200 kPa (2.00 bar)
Est. Range: ~251 km (156 mi)
1. Engine Lubrication, Filter & Clutch Specifications
| Clutch Architecture | Dry Centrifugal CVT Belt Drive |
|---|---|
| Recommended Viscosity & Grade | SAE 5W-40 · JASO MA2 · API SL / ACEA A3 Full Synthetic 5W-40 |
| Oil Volume (Drain / With Filter / Overhaul) |
• Drain only: 1.15 L (1.22 US qt) • With filter/strainer: 1.3 L (1.37 US qt) • Complete dry overhaul: 1.5 L (1.59 US qt) |
| OEM Oil Filter Code & Type | Piaggio 82635R / HF183 |
| Correct Oil Level Check Method | Upright on level ground; screw dipstick ALL THE WAY IN, then remove to read level |
| Oil Drain Bolt Torque | 24 N·m (17.7 lb-ft / 2.45 kgf·m) — Use fresh crush washer |
| Final Drive / Bevel Gear Oil | 250 ml (0.25 L) — SAE 80W-90 GL-4/GL-5 (200–270 ml rear hub gear oil) |
2. Cold Tire Pressures, Wheels, Ignition & Drivetrain
| Front / Rear OEM Tire Sizes | Front: 120/70-12 51P · Rear: 130/70-12 62P (Tubeless) |
|---|---|
| Cold Tire Pressure — Solo Riding |
Front: 180 kPa / 1.80 bar / 26 PSI Rear: 200 kPa / 2.00 bar / 29 PSI |
| Cold Tire Pressure — 2-Up / Loaded Touring |
Front: 200 kPa / 2.00 bar / 29 PSI Rear: 250 kPa / 2.50 bar / 36 PSI |
| OEM Spark Plug & Quantity | NGK MR7BI-8 × 1 (Gap: 0.7–0.8 mm) |
| OEM Battery Code & Rating | YTX12-BS (12V 10.0Ah MF AGM) |
| Final Drive Maintenance | Dry Centrifugal V-Belt CVT — Inspect/replace V-belt and rollers every 15,000–20,000 km |
| Brake Fluid & Coolant | DOT 4 · OAT ethylene-glycol coolant for aluminum radiators (50:50 premix) |
3. Ergonomics, Range & Scheduled Service Intervals
| Displacement · Max Power · Peak Torque | 278 cc · 23.8 hp @ 8,250 rpm · 26 N·m (19.2 lb-ft) @ 5,250 rpm |
|---|---|
| Seat Height & Wet Curb Weight | 790 mm (31.1 in) · 162 kg (357 lbs) |
| Fuel Tank & Est. Real-World Range | 8.5 L (2.2 US gal) · ~29.5 km/L → ~251 km (156 mi) |
| OEM Scheduled Maintenance Intervals |
• First Break-In: 1,000 km • Engine Oil / Filter: 10,000 km / 10,000 km • Air Filter / Spark Plug: 10,000 km / 10,000 km • Valve Clearance Check: 20,000 km |
4. Generation Cutoffs & Real-World Wrenching Gotchas
Model-Year & Chassis Generation Notes
Factory-accessorized grand tourer equipped out of the crate with a rounded flyscreen, folding front and rear chrome luggage racks, and touring upholstery.
Oil & Clutch Mechanical Engineering Note
Loaded touring runs put sustained heat into the 1.3 L sump—check SAE 5W-40 oil level before every trip and inflate the rear tire to 250 kPa (36 PSI) with luggage.