SXT 125

1983 Cagiva SXT 125 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Cagiva's enduro - offroad motorcycle platform, the 1983 Cagiva SXT 125 pairs a 125 cc (7.6 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 17 HP (12.4 kW) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 136 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 SXT 125 measures 120 kg (265 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.14 HP/kg (7.06 kg per horsepower). The 9-liter (2.4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 100 km/h (62 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Cagiva archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 1982 to 1983, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.