2001 Beta Alp 125 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Built around Beta's enduro - offroad motorcycle platform, the 2001 Beta Alp 125 pairs a 124 cc (7.6 cu in) single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 11 HP (8 kW) at 9,800 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 88.7 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the Alp 125 measures 103 kg (227 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.11 HP/kg (9.36 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 810 mm (31.9 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,350 mm (53.1 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 7-liter (1.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 90 km/h (56 mph).
Within MotoLibrary's Beta archive, this model family spans 6 indexed model years from 2001 to 2012, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
88.7 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.11 HP/kg (9.36 kg/HP)
Standover Height
810 mm (31.9 in)
Engine
Displacement124.0 ccm (7.57 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power11.0 HP (8.0 kW)) @ 9800 RPM
Bore x Stroke57.0 x 48.8 mm (2.2 x 1.9 inches)
Valves/Cylinder2
Fuel SystemCarburettor
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Performance
Top Speed90.0 km/h (55.9 mph)
Chassis
Front Travel170 mm (6.7 inches)
Rear Travel175 mm (6.9 inches)
Wheelbase1350 mm (53.1 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front BrakesSingle disc
Front Brake Ø220 mm (8.7 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø200 mm (7.9 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight103.0 kg (227.1 pounds)
Power/Weight0.1068 HP/kg
Seat Height810 mm (31.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Transmission
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