Vespa 125 Bacchetta
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Last updated: 2025-12-18 01:51:34
Rarity Index
80/100
Very Rare
Factory Colours
1948–1950
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Verde Argento Pallido ("Metallic Green")Max Meyer: 6000M
Factory Primers
1 option-
Rosso Opaco ("Matt Red")Max Meyer: 10055M 1948–1950
year & frame ranges
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1948V1T-V15T ☆ 66 – 24,780
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1949V1T-V15T ☆ 24,319 – 58,805
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1950V1T-V15T ☆ 56,530 – 80,424
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1950V1T-V15T ☆ 56,999 – 58,659
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1950V1T-V15T ☆ 79,518 – 101,863
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1950V1T-V15T ☆ 93,535 – 104,096
Vespa 125 Bacchetta
- Model
- Vespa 125 Bacchetta
- Produced In
- Italy
- Production (est.)
- 117666
- Frame Prefix
- V1T-V15T
- Motor Code
- V0M-V1M-V2M
Engine & Performance
- Engine
- 2-stroke, single-cylinder, air-cooled
- Displacement
- 125 cc
- Bore × Stroke
- 56.50 × 49.80 mm
- Power
- 4.4 HP @ 4500 rpm
- Top Speed
- 70 km/h
- Mix Ratio
- 5%
- Transmission
- 3-speed
- Transmission Type
- Manual
- Clutch Type
- Wet - Multiplate
Chassis & Dimensions
- Frame Type
- Wideframe
- Frame Material
- Steel monocoque
- Fuel Capacity
- 5.0 L
- Length
- 1655 mm
- Width
- 790 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1130 mm
- Tyre (Front)
- 3.50x8
- Tyre (Rear)
- 3.50x8
- Brake (Front)
- Drum
- Brake (Rear)
- Drum
- Suspension (Front)
- Coil spring
- Suspension (Rear)
- Coil spring + hydraulic
- Voltage System
- 6V
Carburettor
- Carburettor
- Dell'Orto TA 17 B
Model Images
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Notes
In Vespa-speak, “Bacchetta” (“rod”) refers to the early rod-shift wideframes—models where the gear change was operated by external rods instead of Bowden cables.
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