Piaggio Skipper 125: specs and comparison
Piaggio Skipper 125 (Scooter, 2000-2002): 124 cc engine, 8 kW / 11 bhp, 125 kg, seat height 810 mm. Licence: A1 / 125.
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Piaggio Skipper 1252000-2002 · 124 cc · 8 kW
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Generations
4T (2000-2002)
| Years | 2000-2002 |
|---|---|
| Type | Scooter |
| Licence | A1 / 125 |
| Engine | 124 cc, 1 cyl. |
| Power | 8 kW / 11 bhp |
| Weight | 125 kg (wet or dry not stated) |
| Seat height | 810 mm |
| Max load | no data |
| ABS | no ABS |
| Drive / gearbox | automatic |
| Tank | 9 l |
| Fuel use | 88 mpg (3.2 l/100 km) |
| Range on one tank | 150 miles |
| Used price (estimate) | £1,000 - £1,100 |
2T (1995-2000)
| Years | 1995-2000 |
|---|---|
| Type | Scooter |
| Licence | A1 / 125 |
| Engine | 125 cc, 1 cyl. |
| Power | 10 kW / 13 bhp |
| Weight | 125 kg (wet or dry not stated) |
| Seat height | 780 mm |
| Max load | no data |
| ABS | no ABS |
| Drive / gearbox | automatic |
| Tank | 9 l |
| Fuel use | 67 mpg (4.2 l/100 km) |
| Range on one tank | 120 miles |
| Used price (estimate) | £900 - £1,000 |
Why it's worth it
- Cheap, easy-to-find parts
- Many bikes on the used market
- Nimble in traffic
- No clutch, no gear changes
- Light: up to 150 kg (140 kg dry)
Watch out
- Struggles at motorway speeds
- Brakes are only average
What to check on a used one
- CVT belt and rollers: shudder when pulling away
- Service history: stamps and invoices
- Corrosion: frame, exhaust, fasteners
Similar motorcycles
- Yamaha Cygnus X 125 125 cc · 8 kW · seat 785 mm
- Honda @125 125 cc · 10 kW · seat 800 mm
- Honda SH125 125 cc · 10 kW · seat 785 mm
- Vespa Granturismo 125 124 cc · 11 kW · seat 790 mm
Questions
Is the Piaggio Skipper 125 A2-legal?
Yes: 8 kW is within the A2 limit of 35 kW. A2 also requires no more than 0.2 kW per kg, so check the power-to-weight figure in the papers of the bike you buy.
What is the seat height of the Piaggio Skipper 125?
810 mm. Whether you reach the ground also depends on the seat width: the finder estimates it from your height and inside leg.
How much does the Piaggio Skipper 125 weigh?
125 kg (wet or dry not stated).
What is the fuel use and range of the Piaggio Skipper 125?
About 88 mpg (3.2 l/100 km); with the 9 l tank that is roughly 150 miles (240 km) before the fuel light comes on.
Specs from makers and test sources; prices are estimates. Check the bike you buy.