125 mod.53 (VM1T)

The 125 model of 1953 was the first to have a full right hood rather than a hood open in correspondence with the cooling fan, an innovation that created an aesthetically cleaner, more pleasing line. This was also due to the new "square" engine with bore and stroke of the same dimensions. Power increased, but without affecting fuel consumption, thanks to the new inlet system with cross-current distribution. The decision to enclose it fully in the right hood was taken due to the new dimensions of the engine. For the first time, a 105 mm instead of 95 mm diameter headlamp was mounted. Both the clutch and the gear box (cruciform gear change) were reinforced, and the carburettor increased to 18 mm. The fan cover had a new design and matched the body colour. The central frame section was strengthened. Fuel tank capacity was increased to 6.25 litres. The footrest had 9 rubber strips.