LI 125 Special

1968 Lambretta LI 125 Special Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Lambretta for the scooter motorcycle segment, the 1968 Lambretta LI 125 Special relies on a 123 cc (7.5 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 7.1 HP (5.2 kW) at 5,550 rpm. With a specific output of 57.7 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 Special measures 103.9 kg (229 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.07 HP/kg (14.63 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 5 indexed model years from 1965 to 1969, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.