Built around Piaggio's scooter motorcycle platform, the 2006 Piaggio Liberty 125 4 Stroke relies on a 124 cc (7.6 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 10 HP (7.3 kW) at 8,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 10.2 Nm (7.5 lb-ft) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox. With a specific output of 80.6 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (6,500 rpm) and peak power (8,000 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the Liberty 125 4 Stroke measures 99 kg (218 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.1 HP/kg (9.9 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 775 mm (30.5 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,335 mm (52.6 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 6-liter (1.6 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 3.57 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 168 km (104 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's Piaggio archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2005 to 2007, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
80.6 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.1 HP/kg (9.9 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,500–8,000 rpm
Theoretical Range
~168 km (104 mi)
Engine
Displacement124.0 ccm (7.57 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power10.0 HP (7.3 kW)) @ 8000 RPM
Torque10.2 Nm (1.0 kgf-m or 7.5 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM
Compression10.6:1
Bore x Stroke57.0 x 48.6 mm (2.2 x 1.9 inches)
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
IgnitionInductive
LubricationWet sump
CoolingAir
Transmission
GearboxAutomatic
ClutchDry automatic centrifugal type
Performance
Fuel Consumption3.57 litres/100 km (28.0 km/l or 65.89 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases82.8 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Frame TypeSteel tubes
Front SuspensionØ 140 32 telehydraulic fork, 76 mm travel
Rear SuspensionHydraulic monoshock, 4 position spring preload, 85.5 mm travel
Wheelbase1335 mm (52.6 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre90/80-16
Rear Tyre110/80-14
Front BrakesSingle disc
Front Brake Ø220 mm (8.7 inches)
Rear BrakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear Brake Ø140 mm (5.5 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight99.0 kg (218.3 pounds)
Power/Weight0.1010 HP/kg
Seat Height775 mm (30.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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