Formula 125
1997 Italjet Formula 125 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Positioned in Italjet's scooter motorcycle lineup, the 1997 Italjet Formula 125 features a 124 cc (7.6 cu in) twin, two-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 15 HP (10.9 kW). With a specific output of 121 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 Formula 125 measures 102 kg (225 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.15 HP/kg (6.8 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 820 mm (32.3 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams.
Within MotoLibrary's Italjet archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 1997 to 2008, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
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