Vespa 125 U
Image source: https://www.sesc.cc/
Last updated: 2025-12-16 10:04:48
Rarity Index
100/100
Legendary
Factory Colours
1953–1953
-
Verde Pastello ("Pastel Green")Max Meyer: 1.298.6334
Factory Primers
0 optionsNo factory primers recorded yet for this model.
year & frame ranges
-
1953VU1T ☆ 1,001 – 7,001
Vespa 125 U
- Model
- Vespa 125 U
- Produced In
- Italy
- Production (est.)
- 6001
- Launch Price
- 130.000
- Frame Prefix
- VU1T
Engine & Performance
- Engine
- 2-stroke, single-cylinder, air-cooled
- Displacement
- 124 cc
- Bore × Stroke
- 54.00 × 54.00 mm
- Compression
- 6.5:1
- Power
- 4.5 HP
- Top Speed
- 70 km/h
- Transmission
- 3-speed, foot control
- Transmission Type
- Manual
Chassis & Dimensions
- Frame Type
- Wideframe
- Frame Material
- Pressed sheet metal body
- Fuel Capacity
- 5.8 L
- Length
- 1690 mm
- Width
- 790 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1200 mm
- Tyre (Front)
- 3.50 x 8"
- Tyre Pressure (Front)
- 1.20 bar
- Tyre (Rear)
- 3.50 x 8"
- Tyre Pressure (Rear)
- 3.50 bar
- Brake (Front)
- Drum 124 mm
- Brake (Rear)
- Drum 124 mm
- Suspension (Front)
- Cantilevered spring
- Suspension (Rear)
- Swinging arm, with shock absorber (possible misprint on page 35)
- Ignition Type
- Magneto flywheel, external coil
Carburettor
- Carburettor
- Dell'Orto TA 17 B
Data can vary by market and year. Please contact us if you spot an error.