Vespa PX 125 T5 (1965-83)

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.

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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