Vespa 125 - 1951

Vespa 125 - 1951

Vespa 125 - 1951

Very similar to the 1948 model, the 1951 Vespa was more comfortable, especially because of the addition of a hydraulic shock absorber to the front wheel. The major difference was the gear change, with soft control cables replacing the earlier push-rod linkage. From an aesthetical point of view, the rear lamp, round in the earlier models, was now rectangular; the saddle had a new color and design – it was closed in front to hide suspension movement.
Very popular in those years, this was the model on which Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck made their romantic escapade in the unforgettable “Roman Holiday” movie.

Engine: Two-stroke single cylinder engine
Bore: 56.5 mm Stroke: 49.8 mm
Displacement: 125 cc Top speed: 70 km/h
Suspension: elastic with coil spring and hydraulic shock absorber on both wheels
Brakes: drums Tires: 3.50-8

 source www.vespausa.com

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