Vespa 125 U: history, specs, pictures

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Vespa 125 U
Manufacturer
Production 1953
Engine
single cylinder, two-stroke
Bore / Stroke 56.5mm x 49.8mm
Top Speed 40 mph (65 km/h)
Horsepower 4.43 HP (3.3 KW) @ 5000RPM
Fuel System carburetor
Transmission Final Drive: chain
Suspension Front: helicoidal spring on front wheel
Rear: hydraulic shock absorber with helicodal wheel
Brakes Front: expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear: expanding brake (drum brake)
Front Tire 3.50-8
Rear Tire 3.50-8
Weight
Manuals Service Manual


The Vespa 125 U was a single cylinder, two-stroke standard produced by Vespa in 1953. It could reach a top speed of 40 mph (65 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 4.43 HP (3.3 KW) @ 5000 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, two-stroke. A 56.5mm bore x 49.8mm stroke result in a displacement of just 124.8 cubic centimeters.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 3.50-8 front tire and a 3.50-8 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a helicoidal spring on front wheel while the rear was equipped with a hydraulic shock absorber with helicodal wheel.