The Cagiva

Cagiva

Cagiva is an Italian motorcycle manufacturer. It was founded in 1950 by Giovanni Castiglioni in Varese, originally producing small metal components. It went into the motorcycle industry in 1978. The name is a portmanteau derived from the founder and the founding location, i.e. CAstiglioni GIovanni...

 roadster 521 is a 125cc motorcycle

Motorcycle

A motorcycle is a single-track, two-wheeled motor vehicle. Motorcycles vary considerably depending on the task for which they are designed, such as long distance travel, navigating congested urban traffic, cruising, sport and racing, or off-road conditions.Motorcycles are one of the most...

 made by cagiva.

it is not the most well known motorcycle but it is one of the fastest acceleration and unique 125cc motorcycles around it is known to have a top speed of 80 mph restricted and a estimated 100 mph+ un-restricted achieving approx 70mpg it is a relatively economical 2-stroke

spec

Make Model

Cagiva Roadster 521

Number produced 329 between 1993 and 1999

Estimated remaining 40 worldwide

Year
1993

Engine
Air cooled, Single cylinder, two stroke
Capacity

125
Bore x Stroke 56 x 50.6 mm

Compression Ratio 11.7:1
Induction

Ignition / Starting
Electronic CDI

Max Power
15.5 hp @ 7500 rpm

Max Torque
18 Nm @ 9000 rpm

Transmission / Drive
6 Speed / chain

Front Suspension
Hydraulic telescopic fork

Rear Suspension
Single-shock Soft-Damp

Front Brakes
Single 260mm disc

Rear Brakes
160mm drum

Front Tyre
3,25-19

Rear Tyre
140/90-15

Dry-Weight
125 kg

Fuel Capacity
11 Litres

Consumption average
22.0 km/lit

Braking 60 - 0 / 100 - 0
13.3 m / 39.9 m

Standing ¼ Mile
18.6 sec / 104.0 km/h

Top Speed

209.5 km/h