Built around Vespa's scooter motorcycle platform, the 2006 Vespa LX 125cc 4T pairs a 124 cc (7.6 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 10.2 HP (7.4 kW) at 8,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 9.6 Nm (7.1 lb-ft) at 6,000 rpm. With a specific output of 82.3 HP per liter and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (6,000 rpm) and peak power (8,000 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 125cc 4T measures 110 kg (243 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.09 HP/kg (10.78 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,280 mm (50.4 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 8.6-liter (2.3 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 2.56 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 336 km (209 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 91 km/h (57 mph).
Specific Output
82.3 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.09 HP/kg (10.78 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,000–8,000 rpm
Theoretical Range
~336 km (209 mi)
Engine
Displacement124.0 ccm (7.57 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power10.2 HP (7.4 kW)) @ 8000 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)
CoolingAir
Transmission
ClutchDry automatic centrifugal type with damping plugs
Performance
Top Speed91.0 km/h (56.5 mph)
Fuel Consumption2.56 litres/100 km (39.1 km/l or 91.88 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases59.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Frame TypeSteel sheet metal with welded structural reinforcements
Front SuspensionSingle-arm with coil spring and dual effect single shock absorber
Rear SuspensionCoil spring with adjustable pre-load and dual effect single shock absorber
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