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PX 125

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34 /100 Commuter
Power/Weight
0.07 hp/kg
Engine
123 ccm

1998 Vespa PX 125 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Vespa's scooter motorcycle platform, the 1998 Vespa PX 125 pairs a 123 cc (7.5 cu in) single cylinder, two-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 9 HP (6.6 kW). With a specific output of 73.2 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the PX 125 measures 123 kg (271 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.07 HP/kg (13.67 kg per horsepower).

Within MotoLibrary's Vespa archive, this model family spans 9 indexed model years from 1998 to 2017, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.

Specific Output
73.2 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.07 HP/kg (13.67 kg/HP)
Engine
Displacement 123.0 ccm (7.51 cubic inches)
Engine Type Single cylinder, two-stroke
Engine Details Single cylinder, two-stroke
Power 9.0 HP (6.6 kW))
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight 123.0 kg (271.2 pounds)
Power/Weight 0.0732 HP/kg
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A2 license compatible, manageable power.
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City & Commuting
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Very lightweight — easy to handle
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