2008
Piaggio Carnaby 125 - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 303713 |
|---|---|
| Category | Scooter |
| Make | Piaggio |
| Model | Carnaby 125 |
| Year | 2008 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Single cradle in high-strength double steel tube |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Single disc. stainless steel disc |
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 260 mm (10.2 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | Telescopic hydraulic fork, Ø 35 mm stanchions |
| Fronttyre | 110/70-16 |
| Frontwheeltravel | 104 mm (4.1 inches) |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc. Stainless steel disc |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 260 mm (10.2 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | Two dual-effect hydraulic shock absorbers with spring preload |
| Reartyre | 130/70-16 |
| Rearwheeltravel | 90 mm (3.5 inches) |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 67.0 x 48.6 mm (2.6 x 1.9 inches) |
|---|---|
| Clutch | Dry automatic centrifugal |
| Coolingsystem | Liquid |
| Displacement | 124.00 ccm (7.57 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Fuelsystem | Carburettor |
| Gearbox | Automatic |
| Ignition | CDI with variable ignition mapping |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Cometa Yellow, Graphite Black |
|---|---|
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Fuelcapacity | 9.00 litres (2.38 gallons) |
|---|---|
| Overalllength | 2,000 mm (78.7 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 740 mm (29.1 inches) |
| Seatheight | 790 mm (31.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Weightincloilgasetc | 146.0 kg (321.9 pounds) |
About Piaggio
Country of Origin:
Italy
Founder:
Rinaldo Piaggio (later Vespa by Corradino D’Ascanio’s design)
Best Known For:
Vespa scooters; later umbrella for Aprilia, Moto Guzzi, and more
Company History
Piaggio pivoted from rail and aeronautics to postwar mobility with the Vespa, a steel-bodied icon that made personal transport elegant and gender-neutral. Protective bodywork, step-through ergonomics, and reliable engines turned the scooter into a social transformer across Europe and beyond. Over decades, Piaggio refined two-strokes into clean four-strokes, added modern electronics and ABS, and expanded body styles from classic Primavera to sporty GTS. As a group, Piaggio also stewarded storied marques like Aprilia and Moto Guzzi, leveraging scale while letting brands keep identity. Historically, Piaggio is both a product and a platform: it defined the scooter as a cultural object, then built an industrial network that sustains diverse two-wheel passions under one roof.