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33/100Commuter
Power
10 HP
Torque
10 Nm
Engine
124 ccm
Technical Overview
2011 Vespa LX 125 i.e. Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Built around Vespa's scooter motorcycle platform, the 2011 Vespa LX 125 i.e. features a 124 cc (7.6 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 10.3 HP (7.5 kW) at 8,250 rpm while maximum torque reaches 9.6 Nm (7.1 lb-ft) at 7,250 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 83.1 HP per liter and a 1,000 rpm working window between peak torque (7,250 rpm) and peak power (8,250 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 LX 125 i.e. measures 114 kg (251 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.09 HP/kg (11.07 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 1,280 mm (50.4 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 8.5-liter (2.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Specific Output
83.1 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.09 HP/kg (11.07 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
7,250–8,250 rpm
Standover Height
775 mm (30.5 in)
Engine
Displacement124.0 ccm (7.57 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power10.3 HP (7.5 kW)) @ 8250 RPM
Torque9.6 Nm (1.0 kgf-m or 7.1 ft.lbs) @ 7250 RPM
Bore x Stroke62.5 x 48.5 mm (2.5 x 1.9 inches)
Valves/Cylinder2
Fuel SystemInjection
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
LubricationWet sump, chain-driven lobe pump; intake and delivery filters
CoolingAir
Transmission
GearboxAutomatic
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
DrivelineAutomatic Twist and Go
Performance
Emission DetailsEuro 3
Chassis
Frame TypeLoad-bearing steel chassis with welded structural supports
Front SuspensionSingle sided trailing link with hydraulic shock absorber
Rear SuspensionHydraulic shock absorbers with preload adjuster
Wheelbase1280 mm (50.4 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre110/70-11
Rear Tyre120/70-10
Front BrakesSingle disc
Front Brake Ø200 mm (7.9 inches)
Rear BrakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear Brake Ø110 mm (4.3 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.114.0 kg (251.3 pounds)
Seat Height775 mm (30.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Length1800 mm (70.9 inches)
Overall Width740 mm (29.1 inches)
Fuel Capacity8.50 litres (2.25 US gallons)
Oil Capacity0.90 litres (0.95 US quarts)
Other
StarterElectric & kick
Color OptionsRosso Dragon, Nero Lucido, Blu Midnight, Celeste Glamour
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