Vespa T5
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| Manufacturer | Piaggio |
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| Predecessor | Vespa PX |
| Class | Road |
| Engine | 125 2-stroke, single cylinder, air-cooled |
| Bore / stroke | 55×52 mm |
| Compression ratio | 11.3/1 |
| Top speed | 100+ kmh |
| Power | 12.0 bhp @ 6,500 rpm |
| Ignition type | CDI |
| Transmission | 4-speed |
| Frame type | solo |
| Suspension | single sided (front and rear) |
| Brakes | Front and rear drum |
| Tires | 10 inch (front and rear) |
| Wheelbase | 1,235 mm |
| Weight | 112 kg (dry) |
| Oil capacity | premix 2 stroke oil for engine and 500 ml engine oil for gear box and clutch |
| Related | Vespa PX, Danmotor Excel 150, LML NV |
The Vespa T5 was a 125cc, single cylinder, 2 stroke scooter which was manufactured by Piaggio. The Vespa T5 was a true sporting scooter featuring an improved 5 port aluminum cylinder design allowing for greatly improved power and cooling, and higher revs, compared to its largeframe cousin, the PX. The squarish (55 x 52 mm) and lightweight piston design was aimed for high revs, as was the aluminum cylinder with Nikasil plating, the lightened flywheel, and the shorter 24mm carburetor (Dell'orto 24/24 G), all introduced with the model. This revised engine had about as much horsepower as a PX200, albeit at higher revs, at the expense of torque.
Like classic Vespas, the scooter had full steel body panels and weighed around 112 kg dry. The engine was housed in the rear right side on a swing-arm and the left side housed a spare wheel. The rear brake was operated by a right foot pedal.
On UK, and some entry-level Spanish and Italian models, premixing of 2 stroke oil was required; on French and German (and as an option in others) markets, autolube was standard, and accompanied by an electric start setup not available on base models.
The Vespa T5 had CDI ignition. Depending on the market, it either had no battery and all electrical components were powered by magneto after starting the engine. (UK, base models in Spain and Italy), or if a battery was fitted, it had an electric starter, and fuel gauge as well as horn were powered directly by DC (battery).
The T5 exceeded a top speed of 100KPH as standard, easily comparing to the Vespa PX200; but its dependence on revs and relative lack of torque made it pale in adverse conditions, and/or with a pillion.
The T5 was sold in three generations:
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