1967 Lambretta LI 125 Series 3 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
At the heart of the 1967 Lambretta LI 125 Series 3 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 5.2 HP (3.8 kW) at 5,200 rpm. With a specific output of 42.3 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 LI 125 Series 3 measures 103.9 kg (229 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.05 HP/kg (19.98 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,290 mm (50.8 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry.
Within MotoLibrary's Lambretta archive, this model family spans 7 indexed model years from 1961 to 1967, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
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