What category is the 2018 Vespa GTS 125?

General information
Category	Scooter
Model	Vespa GTS 125
Year	2018
Engine and Transmission Specifications
Emission details	Euro 4
Greenhouse gases	55.7 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Fuel consumption	2.40 litres/100 km (41.7 km/l or 98.01 mpg)
Transmission type,final drive	Belt
Gearbox	Automatic
Cooling system	Liquid
Fuel control	Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Fuel system	Injection. EFI
Valves per cylinder	4
Top speed	103.0 km/h (64.0 mph)
Engine details	Leader engine
Engine type	Single cylinder, four-stroke
Capacity:	124.00 ccm (7.57 cubic inches)
Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels
Rear brakes	Single disc
Front brakes	Single disc
Rear tyre	130/70-12
Front tyre	120/70-12
Rear Suspension	Coil springs with adjustable pre-load and two dual action shock absorbers
Front Suspension	Single arm, dual chamber hydraulic shock absorber with coaxial spring

Physical measures and capacities
Fuel capacity	9.50 litres (2.51 gallons)
Overall width	755 mm (29.7 inches)
Overall length	1,950 mm (76.8 inches)
Seat height	790 mm (31.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Dry weight	160.0 kg (352.7 pounds)
Other specs
Maintenance	Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay
Starter	Electric
Color options	Dark red

Performance Profile & Rider Fit

14 hp

Peak Power

Best For

Track5%

City92%

Cornering45%

Daily Riding88%

Touring35%

Passenger55%

Rider Profile

Best For	Suitable for beginners and licence holders with a basic scooter or A1-equivalent licence, requiring minimal riding skill thanks to the fully automatic CVT transmission.
Purpose	Built primarily for urban commuting and short suburban trips rather than speed or distance.
Rider Fit	Easy to manage physically with a low 790mm seat height, light dry weight, and automatic clutch, making it accessible to riders of varying size and strength.
Character	A refined, premium-feeling city scooter that favours smooth, composed everyday usability over sportiness or outright performance.
Not Ideal For	Not suited to highway touring, motorway overtaking, or any rider seeking strong acceleration or long-distance high-speed comfort.

Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.

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At 790mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2018 Vespa GTS 125, with a moderate knee angle of around 100 degrees and a slightly forward riding position.

Data quality: estimated (wheelbase estimated from this category's typical bike, not this model's own spec). Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated (a typical street-bike rule of thumb - stiffer or softer suspension will vary). This is an approximation from category-typical geometry and generic body proportions, not a measurement of this specific bike or you - sit on it before you buy.

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