Vespa T5
The Vespa T5 was a 125cc, single cylinder, 2 stroke scooter which was manufactured in the 1985-1999 period by Piaggio. Engine. The Vespa T5 was a true sporting scooter featuring: The T5 exceeded a top speed of per hour, as standard, and compared favorably to the Vespa PX200; but its dependence on higher revs and relative lack of torque made it pale in adverse conditions, and/or with a pillion. In the UK, and some entry-level Spanish and Italian models, premixing of 2 stroke oil was required; on French and German (and as an option in others ) markets, autolube was standard, and accompanied by an electric start setup not available on base models. The Vespa T5 had CDI ignition. Depending on the market, it either had no battery and all electrical components were powered by magneto after starting the engine. (UK, base models in Spain and Italy), or if a battery was fitted, it had an electric starter, and fuel gauge, as well as horn, were powered directly by DC (battery). Body. Like classic Vespas, the scooter had full steel body panels and weighed around dry. The engine was housed in the rear right side on a  swing-arm and the left side housed a spare wheel. The rear brake was operated by a right foot pedal. The T5 was sold in three generations: