Scooters
2009Vespa S 125
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The 2009 Vespa S 125 is an air-cooled automatic scooter ideal for urban commuters and style-conscious riders seeking retro Italian design with practical performance. Known for its iconic aesthetic and reliable single-cylinder engine, this 125cc model offers easy handling and fuel efficiency. Its belt-driven automatic transmission and lightweight frame make it accessible to new riders while delivering classic Vespa character.
- Capacity
- 125.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Dry weight
- 110.0 kg
- Seat height
- 775 mm
- Power
- 15.0 HP (11.0 kW)
What’s new for the 2009 Vespa S 125
vs the 2008| Spec | 2008 | 2009 |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 62.8 km/h (39.0 mph) | not listed |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- It's built primarily for short urban commutes, running errands, and easy city navigation rather than performance riding.
- Built for
- It suits a stylish, practical rider who values classic Vespa looks, fuel efficiency, and hassle-free city mobility over outright speed.
- Not ideal for
- It is not suitable for highway touring, high-speed travel, off-road use, or riders seeking strong passenger-carrying performance.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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- Capacity
- 125.0 ccm
- Power
- 15.0 HP (11.0 kW)
- Engine type
- Single, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.1364 HP/kg (dry)
- Cooling system
- Air
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Electric & kick
- Valves per cylinder
- 2
- Lubrication system
- Wet sump
Transmission
- Transmission type
- Automatic
- Final drive
- Belt
- Clutch
- Automatic twist and go
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1280 mm
- Overall length
- 1801 mm
- Overall width
- 785 mm
- Overall height
- 1140 mm
- Seat height
- 775 mm
- Dry weight
- 110.0 kg
- Wet weight
- 114.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 8.60 litres
Chassis & suspension
- Front suspension
- Single arm with helical spring and dual effect hydraulic single shock absorber
- Rear suspension
- Coil spring and dual effect single shock absorber
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc
- Front brakes diameter
- 200 mm
- Rear brakes
- Expanding brake (drum brake)
- Rear brakes diameter
- 110 mm
- Front tyre
- 110/70-11
- Rear tyre
- 120/70-10
Other
- Color options
- Rosso Dragon, Nero Lucido, Montebianco
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 125 cc | 125 cc | 125 cc | 125 cc |
| Dry weight | 110 kg | 110 kg | 110 kg | 110 kg |
| Seat height | 775 mm | 775 mm | 785 mm | 785 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 8.6 L | 8.6 L | 8.6 L | 8.6 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
Rider Reviews
Common questions
What is the engine size of the Vespa S 125?
The 2009 Vespa S 125 has a Capacity of 125.0 ccm (7.63 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Vespa S 125 have?
The 2009 Vespa S 125 has a Power of 15.0 HP (11.0 kW).
How much does the Vespa S 125 weigh?
The 2009 Vespa S 125 has a Dry weight of 110.0 kg (242.5 pounds).
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