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Vespa 125 (1951-52) vs Triumph Thruxton Special Edition (2010)

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Make: Vespa Triumph
Model: 125 Thruxton Special Edition
Years: 1951-52 2010
Engine: Two stroke, single cylinder Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity: 124.8 cc 7.6 cub in 865 cc / 57.8 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 56.5 x 49.8 mm 88.9 x 68.6 mm
Compression Ratio: 6.3:1 9.9:1
Induction: Deflector piston Twin carburetors, with throttle position sensor and electric carburettor heaters
Ignition: Contact breaker & coil Digital
Starting: Kick start Electric
Clutch: Oil bath, 2 cork plate Wet, multi-plate
Max Power: 2.9 kW / 4 hp @ 4500 rpm 51.5 kW / 69 hp @ 7250 rpm
Transmission: 3 Speed, grip-shift, constant mesh 5 speed
Final Drive: Direct drive X-ring chain
Front Suspension: Elastic with coil spring and hydraulic shock absorber 41 mm Forks with adjustable preload
Rear Suspension: Elastic with coil spring and hydraulic shock absorber Chromed spring twin shocks with adjustable preload
Front Brakes: Drum, 125 mm Single 320mm floating disc, 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes: Drum, 125 mm Single 255mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 3.5 x 8" 100/90 R18
Rear Tyre: 3.5 x 8" 130/80 R17
Dimensions: Length: 1655 mm / 65.2 in Width: 790 mm / 31.1 in Length 2212 mm / 87.1 in Width 714 mm / 28.1 in Handlebars Height 1170 mm / 46.4 in
Wheelbase: 1130 mm / 44.5 in 1477 mm / 58.1 in
Seat Height: 790 mm / 31.1 in 790 mm / 31.1 in
Dry Weight: 85 kg / 187 lbs 205 kg / 451 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 5 L / 1.3 US gal 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal / 3.5 Imp gal
Consumption average: 2 L/100 km / 50 km/L / 118 US mpg 5.2 L/100 km / 19.1 km/l / 45 US mpg / 54 Imp mpg
Top Speed: 70 km/h / 43.5 mph 185 km/h / 115 mph