At the heart of the 2006 Vespa Granturismo 125L scooter motorcycle, Vespa 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 14.8 HP (10.8 kW) at 6,600 rpm while maximum torque reaches 9.6 Nm (7.1 lb-ft) at 6,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 119.4 HP per liter and a 600 rpm working window between peak torque (6,000 rpm) and peak power (6,600 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 Granturismo 125L measures 116 kg (256 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.13 HP/kg (7.84 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 1,395 mm (54.9 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 10-liter (2.6 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 4 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 250 km (155 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 102 km/h (63 mph).
Specific Output
119.4 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.13 HP/kg (7.84 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,000–6,600 rpm
Theoretical Range
~250 km (155 mi)
Engine
Displacement124.0 ccm (7.57 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power14.8 HP (10.8 kW)) @ 6600 RPM
Torque9.6 Nm (1.0 kgf-m or 7.1 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM
Bore x Stroke57.0 x 48.6 mm (2.2 x 1.9 inches)
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
IgnitionElectronic CDI, variable spark advance
LubricationWet sump
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
GearboxAutomatic
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
ClutchAutomatic dry centrifugal type
Performance
Top Speed102.0 km/h (63.4 mph)
Fuel Consumption4.00 litres/100 km (25.0 km/l or 58.81 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases92.8 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Frame TypePressed steel monocoque
Front SuspensionSingle-arm with dual-acting hydraulic shock absorber and co-axial spring
Rear SuspensionTwin dual action shock absorbers with adjustable pre-load
Wheelbase1395 mm (54.9 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-12
Rear Tyre130/70-12
Front BrakesSingle disc
Front Brake Ø220 mm (8.7 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø220 mm (8.7 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight138.0 kg (304.2 pounds)
Weight incl.116.0 kg (255.7 pounds)
Power/Weight0.1069 HP/kg
Seat Height790 mm (31.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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