2013 Vespa LXV 125 i.e. Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Engineered by Vespa for the scooter motorcycle segment, the 2013 Vespa LXV 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 10.7 HP (7.8 kW) at 8,250 rpm while maximum torque reaches 9.6 Nm (7.1 lb-ft) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 86.3 HP per liter and a 1,750 rpm working window between peak torque (6,500 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 LXV 125 i.e. measures 110 kg (243 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.1 HP/kg (10.28 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 785 mm (30.9 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.
Within MotoLibrary's Vespa archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2011 to 2013, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
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