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Cagiva Mito 125 Lucky Explorer

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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.