Vespa PX125T5

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Vespa PX125T5
Manufacturer
Production 1985 - 99
Engine
Two stroke, Single cylinder,
Compression ratio 11.3:1
Top Speed 106 km/h / 64 mph
Ignition Flywheel alternator, with built in H.T. coil
Spark Plug Bosch W3CC or Champion N2C
Transmission 4 Speed, grip-shift, constant mesh
Frame Pressed sheet steel, streamlined monocoque structure
Suspension Front: Helical spring and double acting hydraulic dampers
Rear: Helical spring and double acting hydraulic dampers
Brakes Front: Cable operated, 125 mm expanding type drum brake
Rear: Cable operated, 125 mm expanding type drum brake
Front Tire 3.5 x 10"
Rear Tire 3.5 x 10"
Wheelbase 1250 mm / 49.2 in
Weight 112 kg / 247 lbs (dry),
Fuel Capacity 8 L / 2.1 US gal
Manuals Service Manual


It could reach a top speed of 106 km/h / 64 mph.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a Air cooled, centrifugal fan cooled Two stroke, Single cylinder,. The engine featured a 11.3:1 compression ratio.

Drive[edit | edit source]

Power was moderated via the Multiplate.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 3.5 x 10" front tire and a 3.5 x 10" rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Cable operated, 125 mm expanding type drum brake in the front and a Cable operated, 125 mm expanding type drum brake in the rear. The front suspension was a Helical spring and double acting hydraulic dampers while the rear was equipped with a Helical spring and double acting hydraulic dampers. The PX125T5 was fitted with a 8 L / 2.1 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 112 kg / 247 lbs. The wheelbase was 1250 mm / 49.2 in long.

Photos[edit | edit source]

Vespa PX125T5 Vespa PX125T5

Overview[edit | edit source]

Make Model Vespa PX125 T5, PX 125 T5 Elestart
Year 1985 - 99
Engine Type Two stroke, Single cylinder,
Displacement 123.4 cc 7.5 cub in
Bore X Stroke 52 x 55 mm
Carburetor Dell'Orto SI 24/24G .
Compression 11.3:1
Cooling System Air cooled, centrifugal fan
Fuel Mixture 1:20
Spark Plug Bosch W3CC or Champion N2C
Ignition Flywheel alternator, with built in H.T. coil
Starting Kick start
Clutch Multiplate
Max Power 8.8 kW / 12 hp @ 6500 rpm
Max Torque 13.1 kW / 1.34 kgf-m / 9.7 ft/lb @ 6250 rpm
Transmission 4 Speed, grip-shift, constant mesh
Gears 1st 16.4 / 2nd 11.0 / 3rd 7.5 / 4th 5.8:1
Final Drive Direct drive
Frame Pressed sheet steel, streamlined monocoque structure
Front Suspension Helical spring and double acting hydraulic dampers
Rear Suspension Helical spring and double acting hydraulic dampers
Front Brakes Cable operated, 125 mm expanding type drum brake
Rear Brakes Cable operated, 125 mm expanding type drum brake
Wheels Interchangeable
Front Tire 3.5 x 10"
Rear Tire 3.5 x 10"
Dimensions Length: 1820 mm / 71.7 in Width: 700 mm / 27.6 in Height: 1170 mm / 46.1 in
Wheelbase 1250 mm / 49.2 in
Ground Clearance 100 mm / 3.9 in
Dry Weight 112 kg / 247 lbs
Fuel Capacity 8 L / 2.1 US gal
Reserve 2.1 L / 0.55 US gal
Consumption Average 2.7 L/100 km / 37 km/l / 87 US mpg
Top Speed 106 km/h / 64 mph
Standing 400 M / 437 Yards 20.2 sec
Colours Red, White
Sources Wikipedia