Vespa PK125

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Vespa PK125
Manufacturer
Production 1982 - 90
Engine
Single cylinder, 2 stroke
Compression ratio 9.5:1
Top Speed 92 km/h / 57 mph
Spark Plug NGK BR6HS, Marelli CW7N, Champion L86, Bosch W 225 T1
Transmission 4 Speed, grip-shift, constant mesh
Frame Pressed sheet steel, streamlined monocoque structure
Brakes Front: Drum
Rear: Drum
Front Tire 3.0 x 10"
Rear Tire 3.0 x 10"
Wheelbase 1175 mm / 46.5 in
Weight 87 kg / 182 lbs (dry),
Fuel Capacity 6.2 L / 1.6 US gal
Manuals Service Manual


It could reach a top speed of 92 km/h / 57 mph.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a Air cooled, centrifugal fan cooled Single cylinder, 2 stroke. The engine featured a 9.5:1 compression ratio.

Drive[edit | edit source]

Power was moderated via the Wet, 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 PK125 was fitted with a 6.2 L / 1.6 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 87 kg / 182 lbs. The wheelbase was 1175 mm / 46.5 in long.

Photos[edit | edit source]

Vespa PK125 Vespa PK125

Overview[edit | edit source]

Make Model Vespa PK125, PK125S, Elestart, Automatica
Year 1982 - 90
Engine Type Single cylinder, 2 stroke
Displacement 121.2 cc / 7.4 cub in
Bore X Stroke 55 x 51 mm
Compression 9.5:1
Carburetor Dell'Orto SHB 19/19E
Cooling System Air cooled, centrifugal fan
Fuel Mixture 1:50
Starting Kick start
Spark Plug NGK BR6HS, Marelli CW7N, Champion L86, Bosch W 225 T1
Clutch Wet, multiplate
Max Power 5 kW / 6 hp
Transmission 4 Speed, grip-shift, constant mesh
Gear Ratios 1st 14.74 / 2nd 19.80 / 3rd 7.06 / 4th 5.31:1
Final Drive Direct drive
Frame Pressed sheet steel, streamlined monocoque structure
Front Brakes Drum
Rear Brakes Drum
Wheels Interchangeable
Front Tire 3.0 x 10"
Rear Tire 3.0 x 10"
Dimensions Length: 1675 mm / 65.9 in Width: 700 mm / 27.6 in Height: 1070 mm / 42.1 in
Wheelbase 1175 mm / 46.5 in
Ground Clearance 252 mm / 9.9 in
Dry Weight 87 kg / 182 lbs
Fuel Capacity 6.2 L / 1.6 US gal
Reserve 1.2 L / 0.3 US gal
Consumption Average 2.1 L/100 km / 48 km/l / 111 US mpg
Top Speed 92 km/h / 57 mph
Sources Vespaclub.org.pl