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Z125T-1

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35 /100 Commuter
Power/Weight
0.09 hp/kg
Top Speed
85 km/h
Torque
8 Nm
Engine
125 ccm

2013 Zest Z125T-1 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 2013 Zest Z125T-1 scooter motorcycle, Zest pairs a 125 cc (7.6 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 7.8 HP (5.7 kW) at 7,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 8 Nm (5.9 lb-ft) at 6,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 62.4 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (6,000 rpm) and peak power (7,500 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 Z125T-1 measures 89 kg (196 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.09 HP/kg (11.41 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,075 mm (42.3 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 6.5-liter (1.7 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 2.5 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 260 km (162 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 85 km/h (53 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Zest 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.

Specific Output
62.4 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.09 HP/kg (11.41 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,000–7,500 rpm
Theoretical Range
~260 km (162 mi)
Engine
Displacement 125.0 ccm (7.63 cubic inches)
Engine Type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Engine Details Single cylinder, four-stroke
Power 7.8 HP (5.7 kW)) @ 7500 RPM
Torque 8.0 Nm (0.8 kgf-m or 5.9 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM
Fuel System Carburettor
Cooling Air
Transmission
Gearbox Automatic
Final Drive Belt (final drive)
Performance
Top Speed 85.0 km/h (52.8 mph)
Fuel Consumption 2.50 litres/100 km (40.0 km/l or 94.09 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases 58.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Frame Type Steel
Wheelbase 1075 mm (42.3 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Brakes Single disc
Rear Brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight 89.0 kg (196.2 pounds)
Power/Weight 0.0874 HP/kg
Overall Height 1075 mm (42.3 inches)
Overall Length 1650 mm (65.0 inches)
Overall Width 650 mm (25.6 inches)
Fuel Capacity 6.50 litres (1.72 US gallons)
Other
Starter Electric & kick
Color Options Orange/black/white
Notes

Sold in South-Africa.

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