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2018Vespa GTS 125

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The 2018 Vespa GTS 125 is a large-frame Vespa built for comfortable, stylish urban riding. Its liquid-cooled 124cc single makes 15 hp through an automatic belt drive, with a top speed of about 103 km/h. A 790 mm seat and 9.5-litre tank suit daily use.

Capacity
124.0 ccm
Engine
Single, four-stroke
Gearbox
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Dry weight
160.0 kg
Seat height
790 mm
Power
15.0 HP (11.0 kW)
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How it rides

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Speed 19Agility 59Comfort 72Off-road 5Touring 40Road manners 68
Off-road & trail5%
Cornering45%
City riding92%
Daily riding88%
Touring35%
Two-up55%
Track5%
Best for
Built primarily for urban commuting and short suburban trips rather than speed or distance.
Built for
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.

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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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 105 degrees and a slightly forward riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Range and running costs

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Based on the maker's published fuel consumption and tank size. Real-world figures depend on how and where you ride, and the last litres of a tank are reserve. Prices shown greyed are examples - type your own.

Full specifications

Engine
Capacity
124.0 ccm
Power
15.0 HP (11.0 kW)
Engine type
Single, four-stroke
Fuel consumption
2.40 litres/100 km (41.7 km/l)
Power/weight ratio
0.0938 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke
52.0 x 58.7 mm
Cooling system
Liquid
Fuel system
Injection
Starting
Electric
Valves per cylinder
4
Lubrication system
Wet sump
Transmission
Transmission type
Automatic
Final drive
Belt
Clutch
Automatic dry centrifugal with shock absorbers
Performance
Top speed
103.0 km/h (64.0 mph)
Dimensions & weight
Wheelbase
1380 mm
Overall length
1950 mm
Overall width
755 mm
Overall height
1180 mm
Seat height
790 mm
Dry weight
160.0 kg
Fuel capacity
9.50 litres
Chassis & suspension
Frame
Sheet steel shell with welded structural reinforcements
Front suspension
Single arm, dual chamber hydraulic shock absorber with coaxial spring
Rear suspension
Coil springs with adjustable pre-load and two dual action shock absorbers
Brakes & wheels
Front brakes
Single disc
Front brakes diameter
220 mm
Rear brakes
Single disc
Rear brakes diameter
220 mm
Front tyre
120/70-12
Rear tyre
130/70-12
Other
Color options
Dark red

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 200720112016201820202024
Capacity 124 cc 124 cc 124 cc 124 cc 124 cc 124 cc
Dry weight 144 kg 145 kg 145 kg 160 kg 160 kg 160 kg
Seat height 790 mm 790 mm 790 mm 790 mm 790 mm 790 mm
Fuel capacity 10 L 10 L 10 L 9.5 L 9.5 L 7 L

Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.

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Common questions

What is the engine size of the Vespa GTS 125?

The 2018 Vespa GTS 125 has a Capacity of 124.0 ccm (7.57 cubic inches).

What engine power does the Vespa GTS 125 have?

The 2018 Vespa GTS 125 has a Power of 15.0 HP (11.0 kW).

How much does the Vespa GTS 125 weigh?

The 2018 Vespa GTS 125 has a Dry weight of 160.0 kg (352.7 pounds).

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