Cagiva Mito 125 Lucky Strike

Make Model	Cagiva Mito 125 Lucky Explorer
Year	1995 - 96
Engine	Two stroke, single cylinder, electric variable power read valve
Capacity	125.6 cc / 7.6 cu-in
Bore x Stroke	56 x 50.6 mm
Compression Ratio	6.3:1
Cooling System	Liquid cooled
Induction	Dell'Orto carb
Ignition	CDI
Starting	Electric
Max Power	34 hp / 24.8 kW @ 12000 rpm
Max Torque	23 Nm / 16.9 lb-ft @ 11000 rpm
Clutch	Wet, multiple discs, cable operated
Transmission	7 Speed
Final Drive	Chain
Front Suspension	40mm Marzocchi telescopic forks
Front Wheel Travel	120 mm / 4.7 in
Rear Suspension	Progressive with hydralyc shock, adjustable spring preload
Rear Wheel Travel	133 mm / 5.2 in
Front Brakes	Single 320mm disc 4 piston caliper
Rear Brakes	Single 230mm disc 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre	110/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre	150/60 ZR17
Dimensions	Height 1100 mm / 43.3 in Length 1980 mm / 78.0 in
Wheelbase	1375 mm / 54.1 in
Seat Height	760 mm / 29.9 in
Ground Clearance	150 mm / 5.9 in
Dry Weight	129.0 kg / 284.4 lbs
Fuel Capacity	14 Litres / 3.7 US gal
Consumption Average	20.1 km/lit
Braking 60 - 0 / 100 - 0	12.9 m / 36.4 m
Standing ¼ Mile	14.2 sec / 149.3 km/h
Top Speed	172.3 km/h / / 107.3 mph

In 1995 the bike was restyled by Massimo Tamburini with similar lines to the then new Ducati 916, a design he also penned. The similarity is particularly visible in the front and rear fairings.

Basically a racing 125cc bike for the road, the Mito packages gorgeous, big-bike styling, with a high-specification sportsbike chassis and engine. Its single-cylinder two-stroke engine produces around 22kW (30bhp) - a typical output for this class, but still impressive in bhp per litre terms at 179kW (240bhp) per litre. The chassis is also typical, if well-appointed. A twin-spar aluminium frame is more than stiff enough for the Mito's power, and the upside-down front forks and rear monoshock are well-damped, if a little soft for heavier riders. The gull-wing-type swingarm is copied from GP bikes, and allows clearance for the large expansion chamber exhaust.

Cagiva Mito 125 Lucky Explorer