Model C 125
The Lambretta model C was the fist Lambretta built using fully steel tubular construction for the frame.
Technical Specification
Model | C 125 |
Amount Produced | 87500 |
Production Dates | January 1950 – November 1951 |
Frame Prefix | 125C |
Engine Prefix | 125C |
Frame Starting Number | 50001 (not definitive examples found below this figure) |
Engine Starting Number | 50001 (not definitive examples found below this figure) |
Homologation | 83 |
Engine | 123cc, two stroke, 52x58mm |
Power and Rate | 4.3hp at 4200-4500rpm |
Compression Ratio | 1:6 |
Head and Cylinder | Aluminium and cast iron |
Engine Cooling | Air |
Ignition | Filso or Marelli magneto |
Spark Advance | 26' – 28' 33 – 35 mm on the circumference of the flywheel |
Point Setting | .40-.50 mm |
Carburetor | dell'orto MA16 or enith 18 MCT |
Choke | MA: 16mm |
Slide | MA: 55 |
Needle | MA: C9 |
Atomiser | 2MA: 60 |
Main Jet | MA: 65 / MCT: 80/84 |
Pilot Jet | MA: 45 / MCT: 40 |
Starter | N/A |
Float | MA: 7.5 grams |
Starter | Pedal |
Crankcase oil | Mobil Oil A 180 grams |
Transmission Oil | Special Mobil Grease no4 |
Oil / Gas Mix | 5% |
Clutch | Multiple discs in oil bath |
Gears | 3 speed with hand shifter |
1st | |
2nd | |
3rd | |
Primary Transmission | Gear |
Secondary Transmission | Shaft and Gear |
Frame | Steel tubing of strong 1240mm sections |
Front Suspension | Oscilating conecting rods |
Rear Suspension | Joint attached to motor |
Wheels | Dismountable wheels |
Tires | 4.00 x 8 pirelli |
Tire Presure | Front .7-8 ATM, rear 1.75 ATM |
Brakes | Drum |
Dry Weight | 70kg |
Km Per Gallon | 1lt per 50km |
Fuel Capacity | 5.6lt plus .87lt reserve |
Max Speed | 65-70kmh |
Initial Price | 125,000 Italian Lira |
Electrical System | 6 volt |
Sparkplug | Bosch 225 short thread |
wheel Base | 1240mm |
Maximum Length | 1730mm |
Ground Clearance | 140mm |
Maximum Seat Hight | 760mm |
Minimum Turning Radius | 1500mm |
Colour | Chamois 8011 |
Light Olive Khaki 8027 | |
Red (Early examples) | |
Blue (Early examples) | |
Engine Colour | Fiat 690 |
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