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Vespa 125 (1951-52)

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Make: Vespa
Model: 125
Years: 1951-52
Production: 144 724 units
Engine: Two stroke, single cylinder
Capacity: 124.8 cc 7.6 cub in
Bore x Stroke: 56.5 x 49.8 mm
Carburetor: Dellorto TA 17B .
Compression Ratio: 6.3:1
Cooling: Air cooled
Fuel Mixture: 1:20
Induction: Deflector piston
Ignition: Contact breaker & coil
Battery: 6V AC
Starting: Kick start
Clutch: Oil bath, 2 cork plate
Max Power: 2.9 kW / 4 hp @ 4500 rpm
Transmission: 3 Speed, grip-shift, constant mesh
Gears: 1st 12 / 2nd 7.5 / 3rd 4.78:1
Final Drive: Direct drive
Front Suspension: Elastic with coil spring and hydraulic shock absorber
Rear Suspension: Elastic with coil spring and hydraulic shock absorber
Front Brakes: Drum, 125 mm
Rear Brakes: Drum, 125 mm
Wheels: Interchangeable
Front Tyre: 3.5 x 8"
Rear Tyre: 3.5 x 8"
Dimensions: Length: 1655 mm / 65.2 in Width: 790 mm / 31.1 in
Wheelbase: 1130 mm / 44.5 in
Seat Height: 790 mm / 31.1 in
Dry Weight: 85 kg / 187 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 5 L / 1.3 US gal
Consumption average: 2 L/100 km / 50 km/L / 118 US mpg
Top Speed: 70 km/h / 43.5 mph