| MODEL | VESPA PX 125 2008 - 2013 |
| Year | 2008 - 2013 |
| Engine Type | Single cylinder, 2 stroke |
| Displacement / Capacity | 123.4 cc / 7.5 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 52.5 x 57 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — |
| Cooling System | Air cooled, centrifugal fan |
| Max Power | 8.8 kW / 12 hp @ 6600 rpm |
| Max Torque | 9.6 Nm / 1.0 kgf-m / 7.1 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Induction | — |
| Start System | Kick start |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 4 speed, grip-shift, constant mesh |
| Clutch | Wet, multiplate |
| Final Drive | Direct drive |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Pressed sheet steel, streamlined monocoque structure |
| Front Suspension | Link arm with coil spring and dual action hydraulic shock absorber |
| Rear Suspension | Engine and transmission serve as swingarm, dual action shock absorber |
| Front Brakes | 200 mm single disc |
| Rear Brakes | 150 mm expanding drum |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 1810 mm / 71.5 in |
| Overall Width | 740 mm / 29.1 in |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 810 mm / 31.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 1260 mm / 49.7 in |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 95 kg / 209 lbs |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 110/70-11 |
| Rear Tyre | 120/70-11 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 8 Litres / 2.1 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 2.7 L/100 km / 37 km/l / 87 US mpg |
| Top Speed | 90 km/h / 56 mph |
Photo: @markheybo, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: César, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The PX 125 is the long-running large-frame Vespa geared two-stroke, essentially unchanged in layout since the late 1970s, with a manual twist-grip four-speed gearbox, steel monocoque body, front disc and alloy wheels. Emissions updates kept it on sale until Euro 4 rules ended the two-stroke in 2017. It rewards revving and suits relaxed, stylish riding rather than speed.
