Vespa 125 - 1951

Vespa 125 - 1951
Year(s) of production 1950 / 52
VIN V30T - V33T
Number 104097 / 251820
Production 144724

During 1951, many improvements were made on Vespas. Old type of push-rod linkage (Bowden) was replaced by a new type of soft control cables for the shifter. Rear suspension was now fitted with an hydraulic shock absorber. The old style front coil spring type shock absorber was now supported by a new hydraulic absorber.
The footboard is now longer for passenger and more confort. And for the center stand, it will be available for 1949

Vespa 125 - 1949

The 1949 version is slightly modified with improvements in its cooling system and gear control.

Engine : Two-Stroke single cylinder engine, with the cylinder in cast-iron and the cylinder head in light alloy.
Bore: 56.5 mm
Stroke : 49.8 mm
Displacement : 124.789 cc
Top Speed: 70 km/h
Suspension: helicoidal spring on the front wheel, elastic with helicoidal spring and hydraulic shock-absorber on the rear wheel
Brakes : drums
Tyres: 3.50-8"

Vespa 125 - 1948

Vespa 125 - 1948
Year(s) of production		1948 / 50
VIN		V1T - V15T
Number		01 / 104096
Production		104096

This 125 is based on the 98cc from the past years. They offer more power than other models. The rear shock absorber made is apparition this year, and the front one was modified. The front wheel was placed on the left side of the column, for a better stability when riding.
Also the 125 models were equipped with the rear-rack and the fuel-tap with a reserve position.
For the rear suspension, Piaggio put for the first time the complete motor and transmission assembly directly on the wheel and supported it by a single shock absorber.
The front fender is now build in one piece.