Built around Vespa's scooter motorcycle platform, the 2009 Vespa GTV 125 pairs a 125 cc (7.6 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing.
On the scales, the GTV 125 measures 144 kg (317 lbs) dry. 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.
Within MotoLibrary's Vespa archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2007 to 2009, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Standover Height
790 mm (31.1 in)
Engine
Displacement125.0 ccm (7.63 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemCarburettor
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
IgnitionElectronic by capacitive discharge (CDI)
LubricationWet sump, chain-driven lobe pump, filtration during aspiration and discharge
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
GearboxAutomatic
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
ClutchAutomatic dry, centrifugal type
Performance
Fuel Consumption3.48 litres/100 km (28.7 km/l or 67.59 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases80.7 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Frame TypePressed sheet metal frame with welded reinforcements
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 Weight144.0 kg (317.5 pounds)
Seat Height790 mm (31.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Seat Height
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Weight
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Brakes
Brake setup is worth comparing if you ride in traffic, mountains or with a passenger.
Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
