Vespa 125 (1951-52) vs Triumph Thruxton Special Edition (2010)
Comparison technical specifications
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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 |