1978
Vuka XL 125 - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 856770 |
|---|---|
| Category | Allround |
| Make | Honda |
| Model | XL 125 |
| Year | 1978 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frontbrakes | Expanding brake |
|---|---|
| Fronttyre | 2.75-21 |
| Rearbrakes | Expanding brake |
| Reartyre | 3.50-18 |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 56.5 x 49.5 mm (2.2 x 1.9 inches) |
|---|---|
| Compression | 9.4:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Air |
| Displacement | 124.00 ccm (7.57 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Power | 10.00 HP (7.3 kW)) @ 9400 RPM |
| Topspeed | 100.0 km/h (62.1 mph) |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain |
| Valvespercylinder | 2 |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Fuelcapacity | 6.00 litres (1.59 gallons) |
|---|---|
| Weightincloilgasetc | 109.0 kg (240.3 pounds) |
About Vuka
Country of Origin:
South Africa (brand; manufacturing via Asia)
Founder:
Vuka Scooters (distribution brand)
Best Known For:
Affordable commuter scooters for Southern African markets
Company History
Vuka brought EU-type-approved small scooters to South Africa with pricing and spares tailored to students and delivery use. The brand’s emphasis was dependable running—solid PDI, corrosion-aware hardware for coastal climates, and parts warehouses that kept fleets moving. While models were straightforward, the distribution focus turned value hardware into reliable transport, helping normalize scooters in car-centric environments with congested traffic and rising fuel costs.