Vespa
Vespa 125 specifications and features
Every figure from the manufacturer's sheet, plus what each feature actually does for you.
Engine and performance
Power comes from a 124cc single producing 9.3 bhp and 10.1 Nm, paired with a Automatic automatic. At 115 kg the power-to-weight figure is 81 bhp per tonne, which ranks 13 of 32 in its class here.
The torque and power figures are well balanced, so it neither needs to be revved hard nor feels lazy when you do.
Full specification sheet
Engine
- Engine
- 124.5 cc
- Engine type
- 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 3 Valves
- Power
- 9.3 bhp
- Torque
- 10.1 Nm
- Claimed mileage
- 38 kmpl
- Cooling
- Air-cooled
- Transmission
- Automatic automatic
Brakes & suspension
- Front brake
- Disc, 200 mm
- Rear brake
- Drum, 140 mm
- ABS / CBS
- CBS
- Front suspension
- Hydraulic Single Side Arm Front Suspension
- Rear suspension
- Hydraulic Shock Absorber
Electric
- Top speed
- 86 km/h
Dimensions
- Kerb weight
- 115 kg
- Fuel tank
- 7.4 L
- Seat height
- 770 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1290 mm
- Length
- 1770 mm
- Width
- 690 mm
- Height
- 1140 mm
Tyres
- Front tyre
- 110/70-11
- Rear tyre
- 120/70-10
Source: Vespa official specifications. Figures can differ between variants; the table shows the range offered.
Dimensions in practice
The 125 weighs 115 kg with fluids, has an 770 mm seat, and rides on a 1290 mm wheelbase.
The fuel tank holds 7.4 litres, good for about 278 km between fills in real-world riding.
Tyres are 110/70-11 front and 120/70-10 rear, tubeless.
Features, and why each matters
Grouped by what they do for you. Underlined items link to a plain-English explainer.
Safety and braking
Links the rear brake lever to the front so a rear-only stamp still slows you properly.
Front disc brake
Sheds heat and works when wet. Worth the small premium over a drum on any commuter.
Tubeless tyres
A puncture deflates slowly instead of instantly, and roadside repair takes ten minutes.
Side-stand engine cut-off
Engine will not run with the stand down, which prevents a common low-speed crash.
Chassis
Alloy wheels
Lighter than spoked wheels and they allow tubeless tyres.
Lighting
LED headlamp
Brighter, whiter and lasts the life of the bike. Halogens on rivals look yellow by comparison.
LED daytime running lamp
Makes you visible to cars in daylight, when most two-wheeler collisions happen.
Console and connectivity
Digital console
Trip meters, real-time mileage and a gear indicator. The analogue dial is disappearing.
Convenience
USB charging port
Charges the phone on a long commute. Check whether it is Type-A or Type-C.
Under-seat storage
Whether a full-face helmet fits is the question to ask at the showroom.
Equipment against S 125, Officina 8 and 150
Equipment is closely matched with S 125, Officina 8 or 150; the differences are in the riding, not the spec sheet.
It is offered in 9 colours: Blue & White, Nero Black, Pearl White, Azzuro Provenza, Rosso Red, Verde Amabile, Grigio Grey - Tech, Blue Energico - Tech and Qala Edition. Colour availability varies by variant and dealer stock.
Only the 125 has
- Nothing its rivals lack
Rivals have, it lacks
- Nothing significant
Colours
- Blue & White
- Nero Black
- Pearl White
- Azzuro Provenza
- Rosso Red
- Verde Amabile
- Grigio Grey - Tech
- Blue Energico - Tech
- Qala Edition
125 specs: questions people ask
- What is the engine capacity and power of the 125?
- It uses a 124cc engine producing 9.3 bhp and 10.1 Nm, with a automatic automatic.
- Is the 125 suitable for short riders?
- Yes. Seat height is 770 mm, low for the class, so riders around 5'2" and above can reach the ground comfortably.
- Does the 125 have ABS?
- No. It uses a combi-brake system (CBS), which is what the rules require under 125cc. There is no ABS variant.
- What features does the 125 have?
- 10 items across 5 groups, including combi-brake (cbs), front disc brake, tubeless tyres, alloy wheels and side-stand engine cut-off. Some are variant-specific.
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