The Moto Guzzi 125 2C 4T motorcycle was produced from 1979 to 1981. It had a four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, OHC engine with a capacity of 123cc and a compression ratio of 10.65:1. The bike had an air cooling system, and used 2x Dell’Orto PHBG 20 B for induction. The ignition system was reliable, and the engine produced a maximum power of 16.5 hp / 12.3 kW @ 10600 rpm. The bike had a wet multi-plate clutch and a 5 speed transmission. The final drive was by a chain.
The motorcycle had a round tubular frame, with telescopic forks for the front suspension and a swinging arm, dual shocks for the rear end. The front brake was a single disc and the rear brake was a drum. The bike had a wheelbase of 1290 mm / 50.8 in and a dry weight of 110 kg / 242.5 lbs. It had a capacity of 8.5 litres / 2.2 US gal for fuel. Overall it was a reliable and efficient motorcycle with a good engine and transmission, but could have benefited from better brakes.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Moto Guzzi 125 2C 4T
| Year | 1979 – 81 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, OHC |
| Capacity | 123 cc / 7.5 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 45.5 x 38 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 10.65:1 |
| Induction | 2x Dell’Orto PHBG 20 B |
| Ignition | |
| Starting | |
| Max Power | 16.5 hp / 12.3 kW @ 10600 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet multi-plate |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Frame | Round tubular |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Swinging arm, dual shocks |
| Front Brakes | Single disc |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| Front Tyre | 2.75 -18 |
| Rear Tyre | 3.00 -18 |
| Wheelbase | 1290 mm / 50.8 in |
| Dry Weight | 110 kg / 242.5 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 8.5 Litres / 2.2 US gal |
