Positioned in Piaggio's scooter motorcycle lineup, the 2008 Piaggio XEvo 125 pairs a 124 cc (7.6 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 14.9 HP (10.9 kW) at 9,750 rpm while maximum torque reaches 11.7 Nm (8.6 lb-ft) at 8,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox. With a specific output of 120.2 HP per liter and a 1,250 rpm working window between peak torque (8,500 rpm) and peak power (9,750 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 XEvo 125 measures 161 kg (355 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.09 HP/kg (10.81 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 790 mm (31.1 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,490 mm (58.7 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 12-liter (3.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Piaggio archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 2008 to 2013, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
120.2 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.09 HP/kg (10.81 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
8,500–9,750 rpm
Standover Height
790 mm (31.1 in)
Engine
Displacement124.0 ccm (7.57 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power14.9 HP (10.9 kW)) @ 9750 RPM
Torque11.7 Nm (1.2 kgf-m or 8.6 ft.lbs) @ 8500 RPM
Compression12.0:1
Bore x Stroke57.0 x 48.6 mm (2.2 x 1.9 inches)
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
GearboxAutomatic
Chassis
Frame TypeSteel tube double cradle
Front SuspensionØ 35 mm tele-hydraulic fork,
Front Travel90 mm (3.5 inches)
Rear SuspensionTwo dual-effect shock absorbers and four-position spring preload,
Rear Travel90 mm (3.5 inches)
Wheelbase1490 mm (58.7 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-14
Rear Tyre130/70-12
Front BrakesSingle disc
Front Brake Ø260 mm (10.2 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø240 mm (9.4 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight161.0 kg (354.9 pounds)
Power/Weight0.0925 HP/kg
Seat Height790 mm (31.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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