125 E 2 C Sport

1981 Malanca 125 E 2 C Sport Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Malanca's enduro - offroad motorcycle platform, the 1981 Malanca 125 E 2 C Sport features a 125 cc (7.6 cu in) air-cooled twin, two-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 17 HP (12.4 kW) at 9,300 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 136 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 125 E 2 C Sport measures 115 kg (254 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.15 HP/kg (6.76 kg per horsepower). The 11-liter (2.9 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 120 km/h (75 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Malanca archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 1979 to 1983, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.