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|name = | |name = Vespa VESPA 125 | ||
|photo=vespa-vespa-125-1948-1950-1.jpg | |photo=vespa-vespa-125-1948-1950-1.jpg | ||
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|manufacturer = | |manufacturer = Vespa | ||
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|production = 1948 | |production = 1948 | ||
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|class = | |class = Scooter | ||
|engine = Single cylinder, 4-stroke, air cooled | |engine = Single cylinder, 4-stroke, air cooled | ||
|bore_stroke = 55.9mm x 55.9mm | |bore_stroke = 55.9mm x 55.9mm | ||
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[[Category:1940s scooters]] | [[Category:1940s scooters]] | ||
Latest revision as of 20:58, 23 November 2019
Vespa VESPA 125 | |
Manufacturer | |
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Production | 1948 |
Class | Scooter |
Engine | Single cylinder, 4-stroke, air cooled |
Bore / Stroke | 55.9mm x 55.9mm |
Compression ratio | 6.5:1 |
Horsepower | 3.49 HP (2.6 KW) @ 4500RPM |
Fuel System | Carburetor |
Transmission | Gear box: 3 Final Drive: Direct drive |
Suspension | Front: Trail arm, coil spring Rear: Coil spring with dumper |
Brakes | Front: Drum Rear: Drum |
Front Tire | 3.5x8 |
Rear Tire | 3.5x8 |
Wheelbase | 44.49 inches (1130 mm) |
Length | 65.2 inches (1656 mm) |
Width | 31.1 inches (790 mm) |
Seat Height | 31.1 inches (790 mm) |
Weight | 81.0 kg (wet) |
Manuals | Service Manual |
The Vespa VESPA 125 was a Single cylinder, 4-stroke, air cooled scooter produced by Vespa in 1948. Claimed horsepower was 3.49 HP (2.6 KW) @ 4500 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
A 55.9mm bore x 55.9mm stroke result in a displacement of just 124.8 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 3 transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet Multi-plate.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 3.5x8 front tire and a 3.5x8 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Drum in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Trail arm, coil spring while the rear was equipped with a Coil spring with dumper. The wheelbase was 44.49 inches (1130 mm) long.
1948 - 1950 Vespa VESPA 125[edit | edit source]
The Vespa 125 offeered continous improvment over the Vespa 98. The original scooter wasn`t fitted with a centerstand. The 1949 version of Vespa 125 had a new designed horizontal fins to promote better cooling.