2009 Malaguti Centro 125 i.e. Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Positioned in Malaguti's scooter motorcycle lineup, the 2009 Malaguti Centro 125 i.e. pairs a 125 cc (7.6 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 13.5 HP (9.9 kW) at 6,750 rpm while maximum torque reaches 11.1 Nm (8.2 lb-ft) at 7,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 108 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 Centro 125 i.e. measures 124 kg (273 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.11 HP/kg (9.19 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 785 mm (30.9 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,360 mm (53.5 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 8.2-liter (2.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Malaguti archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2009 to 2010, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
108 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.11 HP/kg (9.19 kg/HP)
Standover Height
785 mm (30.9 in)
Engine
Displacement125.0 ccm (7.63 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power13.5 HP (9.9 kW)) @ 6750 RPM
Torque11.1 Nm (1.1 kgf-m or 8.2 ft.lbs) @ 7000 RPM
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