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VESPA 125 125 cc 2T AC '60-'62 VNT1-2
Overview Vespa 125 VNT
In the 1960s and 1970s, motorbike insurance in Switzerland was extremely expensive due to the high number of motorbike accidents. At that time, the annual premium for insurance was calculated based on the number of cubic centimetres of the vehicle's engine. For example, the annual premium for a Vespa Rally 200 cost as much as the purchase price of the vehicle - an amazing fact!
To avoid these high costs, special Vespa models were developed just for the Swiss market. One example of this is the Rally 175. The insurance premium rose noticeably for models with more than 180 cc, so the Engines were throttled back to 175 cc to keep the premium proportionally lower. This is how the Rally 175 came into being.
The Vespa VNT was similar. A Vespa with 150 cc caused higher insurance costs and required more extensive vehicle testing. The Vespa VNT was therefore developed, which was based on the Vespa VBB 150 cc. The 10-inch wheels were replaced by 8-inch wheels and a 125 cc Engine was installed, finalising the VNT. Otherwise, it is identical in construction to the Vespa 125 from 1951.
Used Vespa 125 VNT market situation
Only around 15,000 of this model were produced, making it a relatively rare Vespa. The prices are correspondingly high. Where do you look for this vehicle?
At your trusted Vespa dealer
Classified adverts in the local newspaper
Markets and trade fairs such as Mostra Scambis in Italy
Online marketplaces such as www.mobile.de, www.autoscout24.de etc.
Sources
General Information
- Producer VESPA
- Model 125
- Displacement 125 ccm
- Cycles and cooling 2T / AC
- Year of construction `60-`62
- Type VNT1-2
- Chassis number (from/to) VNT1T / VNT2T
- Built quantity 15000
- Dimension KLASSIK VESPA
- Vehicle type Vespa 125/150/Rally '57-
Years of production & chassis numbers
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Year of construction:
Technical data
- Chassis type: self-supporting steel frame
- Chassis number position: at the rear under the left side jaw
- Length: 1745 mm
- Width: 710 mm
- Height: 1020 mm
- Weight (empty): 92 kg
- perm. total weight: 270 kg
- Engine type: 2-stroke internal combustion engine
- Engine manufacturer: PIAGGIO
- Engine number: VNT1M
- position of engine number: right side Engine Swing Arm Pivot
Engine - cylinders, clutch & exhaust
- Displacement: 124 ccm
- Bore: 52.5 mm
- Stroke: 57 mm
- Number of cylinders: 1
- Transfer ports: 2
- Type of cooling: Air
- Starter: Kickstarter
- Clutch: Multi-disc clutch in oil bath on the Crankshaft
- Clutch type: Ø 108 mm, 3 Clutch Friction Plates, 6 Springs
Engine - Carburetor
- Mixture preparation: Carburetor
Engine - Transmission
- Type of gearbox: Manual gearstick
- Number of gears: 4
Engine - Ignition
- Ignition type: Interruptor ignition
- Battery voltage: 6 V
Chassis - tires and rims
- Front tyre(s): 3.50x8
- Front rim(s): 2.10x8
- Rear tyre(s): 3.50x8
- Rear rim(s): 2.10x8
- Front tyre pressure: 1,2 - 1,5
- Rear tyre pressure: 1,6 - 2,5
Chassis - Brakes
- Brake system: Drum Brake
- Front brake: Ø inside 125mm lining width: 18 mm
- Front brake operation: mechanical with Cable
- Rear brake: Ø inside 127mm pad width: 23 mm
- Rear brake operation: mechanical with Cable
Chassis - steering column & swing arm
- Front wheel guide: short swing arm with one arm
- Rear wheel guide: Drive set swing arm
- Front suspension: Shock Absorber L 175 mm, separate Springs L 155 mm
Electronics
- Headlights: 12V 25/25W BA20d
- Parking light: 6V 3W BA9s
- Taillights: 6V 5W Festoon Bulb
- Brake lights: 6V 10W BA15s
- Horn: 6V AC / DC (with Battery)
Operating materials
- Fuel tank capacity: 7.7 l
- Included reserve: 2.2 l
- Mixing ratio: 1:50
- Gearbox oil: SAE 30
- Amount of gearbox oil: 0.25 l
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