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1953Scooter
Vespa 125 U
Key specifications
Engine
125 cc
Power
5 HP
Fuel type
petrol
Front brakes
Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakes
Expanding brake (drum brake)
Technical details
Source specification data
- Make
- Vespa
- Model
- 125 U
- Category
- Scooter
- Power
- 4.50 HP (3.3 kW)) @ 5000 RPM
- Top Speed
- 65.0 km/h (40.4 mph)
- Fuel System
- Carburettor
- Bore X Stroke
- 56.5 x 49.8 mm (2.2 x 2.0 inches)
- Displacement
- 124.85 ccm (7.62 cubic inches)
- Cooling System
- Air
- Engine Details
- Single cylinder, two-stroke
- Transmission Type Final Drive
- Chain
- Seat
- Single
- Rear Tyre
- 3.50-8
- Front Tyre
- 3.50-8
- Rear Brakes
- Expanding brake (drum brake)
- Front Brakes
- Expanding brake (drum brake)
- Rear Suspension
- Hydraulic shock absorber with helicodal wheel
- Front Suspension
- Helicoidal spring on front wheel