At the heart of the 1953 Lambretta 125E scooter motorcycle, Lambretta utilizes a 123 cc (7.5 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 3.8 HP (2.8 kW) at 4,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 3-speed gearbox. With a specific output of 30.9 HP per liter, the engine character is prioritizing low-RPM tractability, mechanical longevity and relaxed throttle response over peak redline numbers.
On the scales, the 125E measures 58.1 kg (128 lbs) dry.
Within MotoLibrary's Lambretta archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 1953 to 1954, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
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Power
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Weight
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Brakes
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Transmission
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