Vespa 125 Primavera
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| Vespa 125 Primavera | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Production | 1965 (144 000 units) |
| Class | Scooter |
| Engine | Two stroke, single cylinder |
| Top Speed | 85 km/h / 53 mph |
| Horsepower | 6.03 HP (4.5 KW) @ 5500RPM |
| Fuel System | Carburetor |
| Battery | 6V |
| Transmission | 4 Speed, grip-shift, constant mesh |
| Frame | Pressed sheet steel, streamlined monocoque structure |
| Suspension | Front: Elastic with coil spring and hydraulic shock Rear: Elastic with coil spring and hydraulic shock |
| Brakes | Front: Drum Rear: Drum |
| Front Tire | 3.0 x 10" |
| Rear Tire | 3.0 x 10" |
| Weight | 73 kg / 161 lbs (dry), |
| Fuel Capacity | 5.5 L / 1.5 US gal |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
It could reach a top speed of 85 km/h / 53 mph.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a Air cooled, centrifugal fan cooled Two stroke, single cylinder.
Drive[edit | edit source]
Power was moderated via the Multiplate.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 3.0 x 10" front tire and a 3.0 x 10" rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Drum in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Elastic with coil spring and hydraulic shock while the rear was equipped with a Elastic with coil spring and hydraulic shock. The 125 Primavera was fitted with a 5.5 L / 1.5 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 73 kg / 161 lbs.
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Overview[edit | edit source]
Derived from the Vespa 125 VMA1, the Vespa 125 Primavera ("Spring") met with immediate success. Easy to handle, trim, quick, powerful, are some of the adjectives that describe the Vespa Primavera in the 1960s. The young are the main characters of the spot "Con Vespa si può" ("With Vespa its possible") that addresses teens above 16 who love sport and nature, and do not like to get stuck in the traffic and be late for dates with friends.
The main
feature is a longer frame, which permits an easier transportation of the
passenger.
Specifications[edit | edit source]
| Make Model | Vespa 125 Primavera |
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| Year | 1965 - 83 |
| Production | 144 000 units |
| Engine Type | Two stroke, single cylinder |
| Displacement | 121.2 cc / 7.4 cub in |
| Bore X Stroke | 55 x 51 mm |
| Carburetor | Dell'Orto SHB 16/16 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled, centrifugal fan |
| Fuel Mixture | 1:50 |
| Starting | Kick start |
| Battery | 6V |
| Clutch | Multiplate |
| Max Power | 4.1 kW / 5.6 hp @ 5500 rpm |
| Transmission | 4 Speed, grip-shift, constant mesh |
| Final Drive | Direct drive |
| Frame | Pressed sheet steel, streamlined monocoque structure |
| Front Suspension | Elastic with coil spring and hydraulic shock |
| Rear Suspension | Elastic with coil spring and hydraulic shock |
| Front Brakes | Drum |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| Wheels | Interchangeable |
| Front Tire | 3.0 x 10" |
| Rear Tire | 3.0 x 10" |
| Dry Weight | 73 kg / 161 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 5.5 L / 1.5 US gal |
| Consumption Average | 2 L/100 km / 50 km/l / 117 US mpg |
| Top Speed | 85 km/h / 53 mph |
| Colours | White, Silver, Blue |
| Sources | Wikipedia, Vespafan.ch |