Vespa 125 U: history, specs, pictures
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'Vespa 125 U' | |
Manufacturer | [[Vespa]] |
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Production | 1953 |
Engine | single cylinder, two-stroke |
Bore / Stroke | 56.5mm x 49.8mm |
Top Speed | 40 mph (65 km/h) |
Horsepower | 4.43 HP (3.3 KW) @ 5000RPM |
Fuel System | carburetor |
Transmission | Final Drive: chain |
Suspension | Front: helicoidal spring on front wheel Rear: hydraulic shock absorber with helicodal wheel |
Brakes | Front: expanding brake (drum brake) Rear: expanding brake (drum brake) |
Front Tire | 3.50-8 |
Rear Tire | 3.50-8 |
Weight | |
Manuals | Service Manual |
The Vespa 125 U was a single cylinder, two-stroke standard produced by Vespa in 1953. It could reach a top speed of 40 mph (65 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 4.43 HP (3.3 KW) @ 5000 RPM.
Engine
The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, two-stroke. A 56.5mm bore x 49.8mm stroke result in a displacement of just 124.8 cubic centimeters.
Chassis
It came with a 3.50-8 front tire and a 3.50-8 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a helicoidal spring on front wheel while the rear was equipped with a hydraulic shock absorber with helicodal wheel.