Vespa GTS125: history, specs, pictures
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| Vespa GTS125 | |
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| Also called | GTS125 Super, GTS 125 Super, GTS125ie Super, GTS 125ie Super, GTS Super 125, GTS 125, GTS |
| Production | 2007 - 2019 |
| Class | Scooter |
| Engine | single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 75.0mm x 63.0mm |
| Top Speed | 64 mph (103 km/h) |
| Horsepower | 11.8 HP (8.8 KW) @ 8250RPM |
| Torque | 8.11 ft/lbs (11.0 Nm) @ 6750RPM |
| Fuel System | injection. port injection |
| Ignition | cdi |
| Transmission | Gear box: automatic Final Drive: belt |
| Suspension | Front: single arm, dual chamber hydraulic shock absorber with coaxial spring Rear: two dual effect shock absorbers with adjustable preload |
| Brakes | Front: single disc. abs. hydraulic. Rear: single disc. abs. hydraulic. |
| Front Tire | 120/70-12 |
| Rear Tire | 130/70-12 |
| Wheelbase | 54.13 inches (1375 mm) |
| Length | 76.77 inches (1950 mm) |
| Width | 29.72 inches (755 mm) |
| Height | 46.46 inches (1180 mm) |
| Seat Height | 31.1 inches (790 mm) |
| Weight | 348.33 pounds (158.0 Kg) (dry), 148.0 kg (wet) |
| Fuel Capacity | 1.85 Gallon (7.00 Liters) |
| Fuel Consumption | 2.40 liters/100 km (41.7 km/l or 98.01 mpg) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Vespa GTS was a single cylinder, four-stroke scooter produced by Vespa between 2007 and 2019. It could reach a top speed of 64 mph (103 km/h). Max torque was 8.11 ft/lbs (11.0 Nm) @ 6750 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 11.8 HP (8.8 KW) @ 8250 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a liquid cooled single cylinder, four-stroke. A 75.0mm bore x 63.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 125.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a single overhead cams (sohc).
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a automatic transmission. Power was moderated via the automatic dry centrifugal clutch with vibration dampers.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 120/70-12 front tire and a 130/70-12 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc. abs. hydraulic. in the front and a single disc. abs. hydraulic. in the rear. The front suspension was a single arm, dual chamber hydraulic shock absorber with coaxial spring while the rear was equipped with a two dual effect shock absorbers with adjustable preload. The GTS was fitted with a 1.85 Gallon (7.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 348.33 pounds (158.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 54.13 inches (1375 mm) long.
2009 Vespa GTS 125 Super[edit | edit source]
The 2009 MY Vespa GTS 125 Super sports a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 124cc, single cylinder lump mated to a continuous variable transmission. It is available only for European customers, and addresses those riders who want a gritty, yet agile scooter, which has the trademark Vespa styling and design. Also, the front suspension springs are painted in red, which add a more modern touch to this machine. In addition, it comes with chrome embellishments on the grill of the front shield.
2010 Vespa GTS 125 Super[edit | edit source]
As its base 125 sibling, the 2010 MY Vespa GTS 125 Super is available for purchase only in Europe. It comes standard with a dual seat, chromed pillion hand rails, as well as chrome embellishments in the front shield. In addition, it has black touches to the headlight and the wheels.
In the tech/engine department, it comes with the same chassis and suspension package as the base model, as well as the air-cooled, four-stroke, 125cc, singe cylinder Leader lump. It comes with a choice between three paint schemes.
2010 Vespa GTS 125[edit | edit source]
The 2010 MY Vespa GTS 125 sports an air-cooled, four-stroke, 125cc, single cylinder Leader lump mated to a continuous variable transmission and cand produce 12 horsepower and 11 Nm of torque. Furthermore, it comes with a luggage rack, a comfortable dual seat, and the trademark Vespa design and build, which add to the desirability of this machine among Vespa fans, and not only.
This model can only be purchased in Europe and comes with a choice between four paint schemes.
2017 Vespa GTS 125[edit | edit source]
The 2017 eighth-litre version is credited with power of 12 HP (9 kW) at 8,250 rpm. These are numbers that translate into quick engines on the road, specifically designed and built bearing in mind the needs of the rider for daily use in city and metropolitan environments. These are riding conditions characterised by frequent starts and stops which require elasticity, quick acceleration and a smooth ride.