Vespa LX 125 3V ie — OEM Fluid, Tire Pressure & Maintenance Specs
124cc Forced Air-Cooled Single SOHC 3-Valve EFI · Source: Vespa LX 125 3V ie (2012–2016) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications
According to the Vespa LX 125 3V ie (2012–2016) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications, the 2012–2016 Vespa LX 125 3V ie (chassis ZAPM68300/RP8M663) requires 1.05 L (1.11 US qt) of SAE 5W-40 (JASO MA2, API SL / ACEA A3 Full Synthetic 5W-40) engine oil for a drain-only change and 1.2 L (1.27 US qt) with filter service (Piaggio 82635R / HF183). Standard solo cold tire pressure is 160 kPa / 1.60 bar / 23 PSI front (110/70-11 45L) and 200 kPa / 2.00 bar / 29 PSI rear (120/70-10 54L), paired with 1× NGK CR7EKB / MR7BI-8 spark plug(s) and a YTX7L-BS battery.
Drain only: 1.05 L (1.11 US qt)
R 200 kPa (2.00 bar)
Est. Range: ~300 km (186 mi)
1. Engine Lubrication, Filter & Clutch Specifications
| Clutch Architecture | Dry Centrifugal CVT Belt Drive |
|---|---|
| Recommended Viscosity & Grade | SAE 5W-40 · JASO MA2 · API SL / ACEA A3 Full Synthetic 5W-40 |
| Oil Volume (Drain / With Filter / Overhaul) |
• Drain only: 1.05 L (1.11 US qt) • With filter/strainer: 1.2 L (1.27 US qt) • Complete dry overhaul: 1.35 L (1.43 US qt) |
| OEM Oil Filter Code & Type | Piaggio 82635R / HF183 |
| Correct Oil Level Check Method | Upright on level ground; screw dipstick ALL THE WAY IN, then remove to read level |
| Oil Drain Bolt Torque | 24 N·m (17.7 lb-ft / 2.45 kgf·m) — Use fresh crush washer |
| Final Drive / Bevel Gear Oil | 200 ml (0.20 L) — SAE 80W-90 GL-4/GL-5 (200–270 ml rear hub gear oil) |
2. Cold Tire Pressures, Wheels, Ignition & Drivetrain
| Front / Rear OEM Tire Sizes | Front: 110/70-11 45L · Rear: 120/70-10 54L (Tubeless) |
|---|---|
| Cold Tire Pressure — Solo Riding |
Front: 160 kPa / 1.60 bar / 23 PSI Rear: 200 kPa / 2.00 bar / 29 PSI |
| Cold Tire Pressure — 2-Up / Loaded Touring |
Front: 180 kPa / 1.80 bar / 26 PSI Rear: 220 kPa / 2.20 bar / 32 PSI |
| OEM Spark Plug & Quantity | NGK CR7EKB / MR7BI-8 × 1 (Gap: 0.7–0.8 mm) |
| OEM Battery Code & Rating | YTX7L-BS (12V 6.0Ah MF AGM) |
| Final Drive Maintenance | Dry Centrifugal V-Belt CVT — Inspect/replace V-belt and rollers every 15,000–20,000 km |
| Brake Fluid & Coolant | DOT 4 · Air/Oil-Cooled Engine (No liquid coolant) |
3. Ergonomics, Range & Scheduled Service Intervals
| Displacement · Max Power · Peak Torque | 124 cc · 11.4 hp @ 8,250 rpm · 10.7 N·m (7.9 lb-ft) @ 6,500 rpm |
|---|---|
| Seat Height & Wet Curb Weight | 785 mm (30.9 in) · 114 kg (251 lbs) |
| Fuel Tank & Est. Real-World Range | 7.5 L (2.0 US gal) · ~40 km/L → ~300 km (186 mi) |
| OEM Scheduled Maintenance Intervals |
• First Break-In: 1,000 km • Engine Oil / Filter: 10,000 km / 10,000 km • Air Filter / Spark Plug: 10,000 km / 10,000 km • Valve Clearance Check: 20,000 km |
4. Generation Cutoffs & Real-World Wrenching Gotchas
Model-Year & Chassis Generation Notes
Bridge generation (2012–2016) introducing Piaggio’s low-friction 3-valve air-cooled top end prior to the 2017 i-get acoustic and ECU refinements.
Oil & Clutch Mechanical Engineering Note
Uses 1.2 L of SAE 5W-40 synthetic oil with spin-on cartridge 82635R and 200 ml of 80W-90 hub oil, verified with the dipstick threaded fully in.