Roadster 125
1997 Cagiva Roadster 125 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Positioned in Cagiva's naked motorcycle lineup, the 1997 Cagiva Roadster 125 pairs a 125 cc (7.6 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 15 HP (10.9 kW), transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 120 HP per liter, the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the Roadster 125 measures 125 kg (276 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.12 HP/kg (8.33 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 765 mm (30.1 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops.
Within MotoLibrary's Cagiva archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 1997 to 1999, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
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