Lambretta LI125: history, specs, pictures

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The Lambretta LI125 Special was a single cylinder, two-stroke scooter motorcycle produced between 1958 and 1969. It could reach a top speed of 50 mph (80 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 6.97 HP (5.2 KW) @ 5550 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, two-stroke. A 52.0mm bore x 58.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 123.0 cubic centimeters. The engine featured a 8.0:1 compression ratio.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 4-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the constant mesh.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 3.50-10 front tire and a 3.50-10 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The bike weighed just 229.06 pounds (103.9 Kg). The wheelbase was 50.79 inches (1290 mm) long.

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Lambretta LI125
Manufacturer
Also called LI125 Series 1, LI 125 Series 1, LI125 Series 2, LI 125 Series 2, LI125 Series 3, LI 125 Series 3, LI125 Special, LI 125 Special, LI 125
Production 1958 - 1969
Class Scooter
Engine
single cylinder, two-stroke
Bore / Stroke 52.0mm x 58.0mm
Top Speed 50 mph (80 km/h)
Horsepower 6.97 HP (5.2 KW) @ 5550RPM
Fuel System carburetor. dellórto
Transmission Gear box: 4-speed
Clutch: constant mesh
Brakes Front: expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear: expanding brake (drum brake)
Front Tire 3.50-10
Rear Tire 3.50-10
Wheelbase 50.79 inches (1290 mm)
Length 71.85 inches (1825 mm)
Width 27.95 inches (710 mm)
Height 41.73 inches (1060 mm)
Weight 229.06 pounds (103.9 Kg) (dry),
Manuals Service Manual


The Lambretta LI125 Special was a single cylinder, two-stroke scooter produced by Lambretta between 1958 and 1969. It could reach a top speed of 50 mph (80 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 6.97 HP (5.2 KW) @ 5550 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, two-stroke. A 52.0mm bore x 58.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 123.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 4-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the constant mesh.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 3.50-10 front tire and a 3.50-10 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The bike weighed just 229.06 pounds (103.9 Kg). The wheelbase was 50.79 inches (1290 mm) long.

In Media[edit | edit source]