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VESPA LX 125 2005 - 2009

VESPA LX 125 2005 - 2009
VESPA LX 125 2005 - 2009 · Photo: Khaosaming, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELVESPA LX 125 2005 - 2009
Year2005 - 2009
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke, SOHC, 2 valves
Displacement / Capacity124 cc / 7.57 cu in
Bore X Stroke57 x 48.6 mm / 2.2 x 1.9 in
Compression Ratio—
Cooling SystemAir
Max Power7.4 kW / 10.2 hp @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque9.6 Nm / 7.1 ft-lb @ 6000 rpm
Ignition—
Induction—
Start SystemElectric and kick
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Lubrication—
Gear Box—
ClutchDry automatic centrifugal with damping plugs
Final Drive—
CHASSIS SPECS
FrameSteel sheet metal with welded structural reinforcements
Front SuspensionSingle arm with coil spring and dual effect single shock absorber
Rear SuspensionCoil spring with adjustable preload and dual effect single shock absorber
Front BrakesSingle 200 mm disc
Rear Brakes110 mm drum
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length1800 mm / 70.9 in
Overall Width—
Overall Height—
Seat Height—
Wheelbase1280 mm / 50.4 in
Ground Clearance—
Dry Weight110 kg / 242.5 lbs
Wet Weight—
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre110/70-11
Rear Tyre120/70-10
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity8.6 Litres / 2.27 US gal
Fuel Consumption—
Top Speed91 km/h / 56.5 mph
Vespa file

The LX was Vespa's modern small-wheel steel-bodied scooter, with a retro look and an air-cooled four-stroke engine. In 125 cc form it was a light, easy-to-ride city machine with a front disc and rear drum brake.