Cagiva Mito

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2001 Cagiva Mito Evo

Manufacturer:	Cagiva
Production:	1990 - present
Class:	Sport bike
Similar:	Aprilia RS125 Derbi GPR125 Gilera SC125 Honda NSR125

The Cagiva Mito (or "Myth" in english) is a small-engined Italian sports motorcycle. The powerplant consists of a two-stroke 125cc single cylinder, capable of producing over 30 bhp in unrestricted form.

1 History and Development
- 1.1 Mito SP 525
- 1.2 Mito 500
2 Specifications
3 External links
4 References

[edit] History and Development

Launched in 1990, the bike was restyled in 1994 by Massimo Tamburini with similar lines to the then new Ducati 916 (a design he also penned). The similarity is particulary visible in the front and rear fairings.

[edit] Mito SP 525

In 2006 Cagiva launched a race-tuned competition version of the Mito known as the SP525. This is something of an homage to the Cagiva C594 racing bike. The engine and several other areas have been tweaked, now producing 37+ bhp at the crank. Front and rear fairings have been modified to look more like the C594, plus we lose the speedo and gain 8-spoke forged aluminium wheels; the overall weight is down.

[edit] Mito 500

In November 2006 Cagiva unveiled the Mito 500 concept bike. The two-stroke 125cc engine has been replaced with a four-stroke 500cc single, courtesy of Husqvarna, capable of putting out around 60 bhp. With forged alloy wheels she weighs in at 133kg - just 4kg more than the Mito 125.^[1]

[edit] Specifications

All specifications are for the Mito 125 Evo - and are manufacturer claimed and estimated

Engine

Type: Liquid-cooled, two-stroke single cylinder
Capacity: 124.63cc
Bore/Stroke: 56.0 x 50.6mm
Compression Ratio (closed port): 7.4:1
Fuel System: 28mm Dell'Orto Carburettor
Ignition: Electronic C.D.I

Transmission

Primary Drive: Gear
Final Drive: Chain
Clutch: Wet, multiplate type
Gearbox: 6-speed - constant mesh gear type

Cycle Parts

Frame: Aluminum double extruded beam with cast head pipe and cast rear plates; transverse steering damper
Swingarm: Banana
Front Wheel: Grimeca light alloy 6-spoke, 17 x 3.00in
Rear Wheel: Grimeca light alloy 6-spoke, 17 x 4.00in
Front Tyre: 110/70 ZR 17
Rear Tyre: 150/60 ZR 17
Front Suspension: Marzocchi 40mm upside down forks
Rear Suspension: Sachs Progressive Monoshock, adjustable for preload
Front Brakes: Brembo single 320mm fixed disc, Brembo 4 piston floating caliper
Rear Brakes: Brembo single 230mm fixed disc, Brembo single piston fixed caliper