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CAGIVA MITO 125 EV 1996

CAGIVA MITO 125 EV 1996
CAGIVA MITO 125 EV 1996 · Photo: Mike Schinkel, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELCAGIVA MITO 125 EV 1996
Year1996
Engine TypeTwo stroke, single cylinder, liquid cooled, electric variable power reed valve
Displacement / Capacity125.6 cc
Bore X Stroke56 x 50.6 mm
Compression Ratio6.3:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooled
Max Power24.8 kW / 34 hp @ 12000 rpm
Max Torque23 Nm / 16.9 lb-ft @ 11000 rpm
IgnitionCDI
InductionDell'Orto carburettor
Start SystemElectric
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Lubrication—
Gear Box7 speed
ClutchWet, multi-plate, cable operated
Final DriveChain
CHASSIS SPECS
FrameAluminium twin-spar
Front Suspension40 mm Marzocchi telescopic forks, 120 mm / 4.7 in travel
Rear SuspensionProgressive linkage with hydraulic shock, adjustable spring preload, 133 mm / 5.2 in travel
Front BrakesSingle 320 mm disc, 4 piston caliper
Rear BrakesSingle 230 mm disc, 2 piston caliper
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length1980 mm / 78.0 in
Overall Width—
Overall Height1100 mm / 43.3 in
Seat Height760 mm / 29.9 in
Wheelbase1375 mm / 54.1 in
Ground Clearance150 mm / 5.9 in
Dry Weight129.0 kg / 284.4 lbs
Wet Weight—
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre110/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre150/60 ZR17
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity14 Litres / 3.7 US gal
Fuel Consumption20.1 km/l
Top Speed172.3 km/h / 107.3 mph
Cagiva file

The EV (Evoluzione) was the Tamburini-styled Mito in its 1996 form, a small-capacity sports bike that looks like a scaled-down Ducati 916. It pairs a liquid-cooled two-stroke single with a seven-speed gearbox and a stiff aluminium twin-spar chassis. The swingarm design comes from the GP bikes and leaves room for the large expansion chamber.