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.
Make Model
Cagiva Roadster 521
Number produced 329 between 1993 and 1999
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