Built around Piaggio's scooter motorcycle platform, the 2021 Piaggio Medley 125 ABS utilizes a 125 cc (7.6 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 12.1 HP (8.8 kW) at 8,250 rpm while maximum torque reaches 11.5 Nm (8.5 lb-ft) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 96.8 HP per liter and a 1,750 rpm working window between peak torque (6,500 rpm) and peak power (8,250 rpm), 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 Medley 125 ABS measures 132 kg (291 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.09 HP/kg (10.91 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 799 mm (31.5 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,390 mm (54.7 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 7-liter (1.8 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 2.11 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 332 km (206 miles) between fill-ups.
Specific Output
96.8 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.09 HP/kg (10.91 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,500–8,250 rpm
Theoretical Range
~332 km (206 mi)
Engine
Displacement125.0 ccm (7.63 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power12.1 HP (8.8 kW)) @ 8250 RPM
Torque11.5 Nm (1.2 kgf-m or 8.5 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM
Bore x Stroke52.0 x 58.7 mm (2.0 x 2.3 inches)
Valves/Cylinder3
Fuel SystemInjection. EFI
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
LubricationWet sump
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
GearboxAutomatic
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
ClutchDry Clutch
DrivelineC.V.T
Performance
Fuel Consumption2.11 litres/100 km (47.4 km/l or 111.48 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases49.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Emission DetailsEuro 4
Chassis
Frame TypeSingle cradle
Front SuspensionTelescopic fork
Rear SuspensionDual shocks
Wheelbase1390 mm (54.7 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre110/80-16
Rear Tyre110/80-14
Front BrakesSingle disc. ABS
Front Brake Ø260 mm (10.2 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. ABS
Rear Brake Ø240 mm (9.4 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.132.0 kg (291.0 pounds)
Seat Height799 mm (31.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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