125 T

1979 Moto Morini 125 T Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Moto Morini's motorcycle lineup, the 1979 Moto Morini 125 T relies on a 123 cc (7.5 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 9 HP (6.6 kW) at 9,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 73.2 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the 125 T measures 115 kg (254 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.08 HP/kg (12.78 kg per horsepower). The 12-liter (3.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 110 km/h (68 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Moto Morini archive, this model family spans 9 indexed model years from 1976 to 1984, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.