Vespa 125 (VN2T)
Vespa 125 (VN2T)

Vespa 125 (VN1/VN2)

The VN is the last Italian model with the headlight on the mudguard and the last wideframe in the 125 series. The successor to the VM is regarded as a low-cost model, as the 150 cc models now have a higher priority at Piaggio and some - mainly visual - features have been slimmed down. For example, compared to the VM, there are only 7 (instead of the previous 9) footrests, the swingarm cover is omitted, the lettering and emblem are produced more cheaply and the main stand has no rubber feet. However, the engine of the VN corresponds to that of the predecessor model VM, only the nose of the piston is given a flatter shape in order to (quote Vespa Tecnica) "avoid the metallic noises". The kickstarter and the brake pedal are made of cast aluminum and have a waffle pattern on the tread surface, the rubber covers are omitted. (Source: GSF)

VN2 frame numbers by year of manufacture:
1956: VN2T 50101-96569 (quantity: 46,469)
1957: VN2T 96570-125600 (quantity: 29,031)
Total number of units: 75,500

Original paint VN2 (MaxMeyer)

Bodywork:
Grigio (Pastello)
PIA135 (15048)
Grigio Pastello 15048
from no. 96570:
Grigio
PIA157 (15081)
Grigio 15081
Primer:
Rosso Opaco 10055M
MaxMeyer 10055M
Rosso Opaco 10055M
Add-on parts:
Grigio (Pastello)
PIA135 (15048)
Grigio Pastello 15048
from no. 96570:
Grigio
PIA157 (15081)
Grigio 15081
Vehicle (general)
Designation
Vespa 125 (VN2T)
VIN
VN2T
Year of construction
1956, 1957
Number of units built
75498
 
Vehicle engine
Motor type
2-Takt
Emission standard
keine
Displacement
123.7 cm³
Stroke
54 mm
Drill hole
54 mm
Motor type
2-Takt
Number of cylinders
1
Type of cooling
Luft
Power (kW)
3.31 kW
Power (PS)
4.5
rpm (p max)
5000
Compaction
1:6.5
Mixture preparation
Vergaser
Carburetor
Dell'Orto TA 18E
Starter
Kickstarter
Clutch
Manuell
Motor manufacturer
Piaggio
V max
75 km/h
 
Vehicle dimensions
Length
1680 mm
Width
790 mm
Height
940 mm
Seat height
770 mm
Ground clearance
220 mm
Wheelbase
1160 mm
Gasoline tank capacity
8.2 Ltr.
of which reserve (gasoline)
0.65 Ltr.
Weight (empty)
85 kg
 
Vehicle tires
Front tires
3.50 - 8
Rear tires
3.50 - 8
Front rim
2.10 - 8
Rear rim
2.10 - 8
 
Vehicle brake system
Front brake type
Trommelbremse
Type of rear brake
Trommelbremse
Ø front
124 mm
Ø rear
126 mm
Front brake actuation
mechanisch mit Seilzug
Rear brake actuation
mechanisch mit Seilzug
 
Vehicle engine - ignition system
Spark plug
(NGK) B7HS
Type of ignition
Kontaktzündung
Pre-ignition
28
Distance contacts
0.4 mm
Power (light)
36 W
Tension
6 V
 
Vehicle Engine - Gearbox
Gearbox type
manuell
Number of gears
3
Complete translation - 1:
4.85
Translation Primary - 1:
3.45
Gear ratio 1 - 1:
4
Gear ratio 2 - 1:
2.5
Gear ratio 3 - 1:
1.593
 
Vehicle fuels
Fuel
Super (ROZ 95)
Mixing ratio
1:25
Gear oil
SAE30
Quantity of gear oil
0.25 Ltr.
 
General
Code (new)
VESPA_VN2T