Cagiva Roadster Explained

The Roadster 521 is a 125cc motorcycle made by the Italian motorcycle firm, Cagiva in the 1990s.

One of the fastest accelerating 125cc motorcycles of its time, the Roadster 521 is known to have a top speed of 80 mph restricted and an estimated 100 mph+ un-restricted. Achieving approximately 70 miles per gallon, it is relatively economical for a 2-stroke motorcycle. In 2000, production of the Cagiva Roadster ended. In 2008, Harley-Davidson bought MV Agusta Motor, the parent company of Cagiva, thereby regaining some control of its old Aermacchi factory.

Specification

Make Model

Cagiva Roadster 521

Number produced 329 between 1993 and 1999

Year1993

EngineAir cooled, Single cylinder, two strokeCapacity

125Bore x Stroke 56 x 50.6 mm

Compression Ratio 11.7:1Induction

Ignition / StartingElectronic CDI

Max Power15.5 hp @ 7500 rpm

Max Torque18 Nm @ 9000 rpm

Transmission / Drive6 Speed / chain

Front SuspensionHydraulic telescopic fork

Rear SuspensionSingle-shock Soft-Damp

Front BrakesSingle 260mm disc

Rear Brakes160mm drum

Front Tyre3,25-19

Rear Tyre140/90-15

Dry-Weight125 kg

Fuel Capacity11 Litres

Consumption average22.0 km/lit

Braking 60 - 0 / 100 - 013.3 m / 39.9 m

Standing ΒΌ Mile 18.6 sec / 104.0 km/h