Vespa LXV 125 Vie della Moda: history, specs, pictures

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Vespa LXV 125 Vie della Moda
Manufacturer
Production 2012
Class Scooter
Engine
air-cooled, 4-stroke, single cylinder Leader
Bore / Stroke 55.9mm x 55.9mm
Horsepower 13.95 HP (10.4 KW) @ 8250RPM
Torque 8.11 ft/lbs (11.0 Nm) @ 6500RPM
Fuel System EFI
Transmission Gear box: CVT
Clutch: dry, centrifugal, automatic
Suspension Front: single arm with coil spring and dual effect single shock absorber
Rear: coil spring and hydraulic dual effect single shock absorber
Brakes Front: 200 mm steel disc
Rear: 110 mm drum
Front Tire 110 / 70-11in
Rear Tire 120 / 70-10in
Wheelbase 50.39 inches (1280 mm)
Length 70.91 inches (1801 mm)
Width 29.02 inches (737 mm)
Seat Height 30.91 inches (785 mm)
Weight 110.0 kg (wet)
Manuals Service Manual


The Vespa LXV 125 Vie della Moda was a air-cooled, 4-stroke, single cylinder Leader scooter produced by Vespa in 2012. Max torque was 8.11 ft/lbs (11.0 Nm) @ 6500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 13.95 HP (10.4 KW) @ 8250 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

A 55.9mm bore x 55.9mm stroke result in a displacement of just 124.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a CVT transmission. Power was moderated via the dry, centrifugal, automatic.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 110 / 70-11in front tire and a 120 / 70-10in rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 200 mm steel disc in the front and a 110 mm drum in the rear. The front suspension was a single arm with coil spring and dual effect single shock absorber while the rear was equipped with a coil spring and hydraulic dual effect single shock absorber. The wheelbase was 50.39 inches (1280 mm) long.

2012 Vespa LXV 125 Vie della Moda[edit | edit source]

The 2012 MY Vespa LXV 125 Vie della Moda sports an air-cooled, four-stroke, 125cc, single cylinder lump paired to a continuous variable transmission, and can produce 14 horsepower and 11 Nm of torque. This model has been designed to further strengthen the bond between the Italian scooter designers and the fashion world, and comes in an unique, "Marrone Etna" color scheme, sure to turn heads wherever one decides to ride it. In addition, it features visual details, characteristic to all Vespa's, that are inspired from the 50's and 60's Vespa two-wheelers.