by Jeremy Wilker

VESPA 1972 PRIMAVERA 125 Price - $1,200-$2,500 Warranty - none Motor - 125 cc 2-stroke, 1 cylinder Cooling - forced air 0-40 mph - 10 seconds Top speed - 54 mph Acceleration - good Transmission - 4 speed manual Starter - kick Signals - none Horn - yes Lights - yes Battery - none Tires - 10" Tank - 1.5 gallon Gas Usage - 60 mpg? Oil Usage - yes, pre-mix   Ergonomics: Seat Height - 30.5" Weight - 163 lbs Wheel base - 46" Balance - pretty good, better than P200 Vibration - nothing much Noise - average Riders - single great, double possible   Construction: Frame - pressed steel monocoque Body - steel Front Shocks - single coil hydraulic, side arm Rear Shocks - single coil hydraulic Front Brakes - drum Rear Brakes - drum Gauges - speedo only Switches - horn, lights Seat - nice Storage - glovebox Results: Add on a spare tire rack or a rear rack. Add chromed crash bars. Tweak the engine. Like any vintage scooter, there are many options.   Derrick: This is a small-frame Vespa and it has good handling due to the smaller size and weight -- it is highly maneuverable. The engine is more balanced than a Vespa P200. It has a good top speed for a vintage bike and is fast and comfortable. This was really the last great vintage design by Vespa.   Jeremy: Small frame Vespas are so nice looking and their performance is great for their size. A classic vintage scooter. Doesn't have the high top-end speed but this is a super scooter for smaller riders.   M.M.M.