The Vespa PX 125 T5 was a popular motorcycle model produced between 1965 and 1983, with a total production of 144,000 units. It was powered by a two-stroke, single-cylinder engine with a capacity of 121.2 cc and a maximum power output of 4.1 kW at 5500 rpm. The motorcycle had a 4-speed, grip-shift, constant mesh transmission and a direct drive final drive. It also featured a pressed sheet steel frame with a streamlined monocoque design, front and rear elastic suspension with coil springs and hydraulic shock absorbers, and drum brakes. The Vespa PX 125 T5 had a dry weight of 73 kg and a fuel capacity of 5.5 L, with an average fuel consumption of 2 L/100 km and a top speed of 85 km/h. The motorcycle was available in white, silver, and blue colors.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Vespa 125 Primavera
| Year | 1965 – 83 |
|---|---|
| Production | 144 000 units |
| Engine | Two stroke, single cylinder |
| Capacity | 121.2 cc / 7.4 cub in |
| Bore x Stroke | 55 x 51 mm |
| Carburetor | Dell’Orto SHB 16/16 |
| Cooling | Air cooled, centrifugal fan |
| Fuel Mixture | 1:50 |
| Starting | Kick start |
| Battery | 6V |
| Clutch | Multiplate |
| Max Power | 4.1 kW / 5.6 hp @ 5500 rpm |
| Transmission | 4 Speed, grip-shift, constant mesh |
| Final Drive | Direct drive |
| Frame | Pressed sheet steel, streamlined monocoque structure |
| Front Suspension | Elastic with coil spring and hydraulic shock |
| Rear Suspension | Elastic with coil spring and hydraulic shock |
| Front Brakes | Drum |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| Wheels | Interchangeable |
| Front Tyre | 3.0 x 10″ |
| Rear Tyre | 3.0 x 10″ |
| Dry Weight | 73 kg / 161 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 5.5 L / 1.5 US gal |
| Consumption average | 2 L/100 km / 50 km/l / 117 US mpg |
| Top Speed | 85 km/h / 53 mph |
| Colours | White, Silver, Blue |
| Sources | Wikipedia, Vespafan.ch |
