Vespa PX125 T5: history, specs, pictures

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Vespa PX125 T5
Manufacturer
Production 1985
Class Scooter
Engine
Two stroke, Single cylinder, air-cooled
Bore / Stroke 50.8mm x 50.8mm
Compression ratio 11.3:1
Horsepower 11.94 HP (8.9 KW) @ 6500RPM
Torque 9.59 ft/lbs (13.0 Nm) @ 6250RPM
Fuel System Carburetor
Transmission Gear box: 4-Speed, grip-shift, constant mesh

Final Drive: Direct drive

Clutch: Wet Multi-plate
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 49.21 inches (1250 mm)
Length 71.69 inches (1821 mm)
Width 27.6 inches (701 mm)
Weight 118.0 kg (wet)
Manuals Service Manual


The Vespa PX125 T5 was a Two stroke, Single cylinder, air-cooled scooter produced by Vespa in 1985. Max torque was 9.59 ft/lbs (13.0 Nm) @ 6250 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 11.94 HP (8.9 KW) @ 6500 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

A 50.8mm bore x 50.8mm stroke result in a displacement of just 125.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 4-Speed, grip-shift, constant mesh transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet Multi-plate.

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 wheelbase was 49.21 inches (1250 mm) long.

1985 - 1999 Vespa PX125 T5[edit | edit source]

The Vespa T5 it is a 125cc, single cylinder, 2 stroke scooter which was manufactured by Piaggio. The Vespa T5 was a true sporting scooter featuring an improved 5 port aluminum cylinder design allowing for greatly improved power and cooling, and higher revs, compared to its largeframe cousin, the PX. The squarish (55 x 52 mm) and lightweight piston design was aimed for high revs, as was the aluminum cylinder with Nikasil plating, the lightened flywheel, and the shorter 24mm carburetor (Dell'orto 24/24 G), all introduced with the model.