He Morbidelli SC125RE It is a retro-style scooter that is clearly inspired by the look of one of the most traditional scooter brands, that is, Lambretta. It has a power of 11 HPweighs 139 kg and can reach a maximum speed of 92 km/h. It does not include ABS and has a simple chassis equipped with 12-inch wheels.
In Italy, its price is knockdown, being considerably cheaper than its competitors. Vespa and Lambretta. For the moment, the Morbidelli SC125RE It will not be available in Spain. But, time will tell.
In the world of retro-style scooters, there is little left to invent. In addition, as we have been seeing for a year now, it is a trend in China to present models similar to a Vespa either Lambretta. And while Piaggiothe parent company of Vespaseeks to maintain its exclusivity, Morbidellia historic Italian brand now under Chinese hands, manages to avoid that barrier with its SC125RE.
Scooter that “pays tribute” clearly to Lambrettaalthough without some characteristic details such as the small swingarm. This could justify its low price and mechanical performance.
We tell you the secrets of the Morbidelli SC125RE
The design of the new scooter Morbidelli in disembarking in the transalpine country (the SC125RE) follows a retro line, just like its technology. Its water-cooled single-cylinder engine generates only 11 HP of power and 11.2 Nm of torque at 6,500 rpm, with a displacement of 124.6 cc. This engine, with a bore of 52.4 mm and a stroke of 57.8 mm, is managed by a single camshaft that moves two valves.
In addition, the low compression ratio of 10.7:1 also influences its modest performance. Compared to the Vespa 125 GTSwhich is more powerful with almost 3 HP, that is, a final power of 15 HP, the Morbidelli It should move a dry weight of 139 kg, 6 kg less than its competitor, and reaches a maximum speed of 92 km/h.
Naturally, retro scooters like the Morbidelli SC125REhave 12-inch wheels at both the front and rear and 120/70 tyres on both axles. The Italian factory does without ABS, opting for a simpler combined braking system. Its most distinctive feature, as we told you at the beginning, is the inclusion of a short swingarm. It uses a telescopic fork at the front, while the rear shock absorber is adjustable in five levels of preload.
Remember that Morbidellibefore MBP (Keeway), for now, only sells the SC125RE In Italy, in blue-grey or white, with whitewall tires and a starting price of 2.790 euros. Much less than the value of the Vespa 125.
Compared to the Vespa which resembles our protagonist, the machine of Piaggio Group Its sales start at 4,999 euros in our country. On the other hand, the Lambretta V125 is offered for less than 3,699 euros. Clearly, its positioning “lowcost” promises to revolutionize a segment that never lowers the bar.
