Vespa P 125 ETS (1984-85)

The Vespa P 125 ETS was produced from 1984-1985 with a total of 11,711 units being made. It was powered by a 121.2cc single-cylinder, two-stroke engine with a compression ratio of 9.5:1 and a Dell’Orto carburetor. It had electronic ignition and a kick start, and used a wet, multiplate clutch. The maximum power output was 6.2 kW at 6,000 rpm. The transmission was a 4-speed constant mesh with grip-shift and a direct drive final gear. The frame was a streamlined monocoque structure made from pressed sheet steel. The brakes were 150mm drums in the front and rear, and the wheels were interchangeable with 3.0 x 10″ tires. The P 125 ETS had a length of 1680 mm, width of 700 mm, and height of 1070 mm with a wheelbase of 1180 mm and a ground clearance of 252 mm. Its dry weight was 85 kg, and it had a fuel capacity of 6.0 L with a 1.2 L reserve. Its fuel consumption average was 2.1L/100km, and its top speed was 97km/h. It was available in red, blue, and black.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Vespa P 125 ETS

Year: 1984 – 85
Production: 11 711 units
Engine: Two strike, Single cylinder,
Capacity: 121.2 cc / 7.4 cub in
Bore x Stroke: 55 x 51 mm
Compression: 9.5:1
Carburetor: Dell’Orto SHBC 20/20L
Cooling: Air cooled, centrifugal fan
Fuel Mixture: 1:50
Ignition: Electronic
Starting: Kick start
Spark Plug: NGK BR7HS
Battery: 12V AC
Clutch: Wet, multiplate
Max Power: 6.2 kW / 8,6 hp @ 6000 rpm
Transmission: 4 Speed, grip-shift, constant mesh
Gear Ratios: 1st 14.74 / 2nd 19.80 / 3rd 7.06 / 4th 5.31:1
Final Drive: Direct drive
Frame: Pressed sheet steel, streamlined monocoque structure
Front Brakes: 150 mm drum
Rear Brakes: 150 mm drum
Wheels: Interchangeable
Front Tyre: 3.0 x 10″
Rear Tyre: 3.0 x 10″
Dimensions: Length: 1680 mm / 66.1 in Width: 700 mm / 27.6 in Height: 1070 mm / 42.1 in
Wheelbase: 1180 mm / 46.5 in
Ground Clearance: 252 mm / 9.9 in
Dry Weight: 85 kg / 187 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 6.0 L / 1.6 US gal
Reserve: 1.2 L / 0.3 US gal
Consumption average: 2.1 L/100 km / 48 km/l / 111 US mpg
Top Speed: 97 km/h / 62 mph
Colours: Red, Blue, Black
Sources: Vespaclub.co.uk