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.
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
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