Cagiva · 1987–1992
Cagiva Freccia C9, C10 and C12: history and buying advice
The 125 cc sports bike with seven gears.
History
In 1987 came the Freccia C9, a sporting 125 with a liquid-cooled two-stroke. In 1988 the C10R and an Anniversary version followed, with red-and-white colours and three-spoke wheels. At the end of 1988 the C12R was presented at the Bologna Motor Show; it was on sale from March 1989.
The C12R got a seventh gear and an electronically controlled exhaust valve. In Motociclismo’s test it made almost 30 hp at the rear wheel and 163 km/h. The Mito succeeded it in 1990; a simple version stayed in production until 1992.
Key data
| Engine | 1 cylinder two-stroke, liquid-cooled |
|---|---|
| Bore × stroke | 56 × 50.6 mm, 125 cc |
| Carburettor | Dell’Orto 28 mm |
| Power | C12R: approx. 28.8 hp at 10,100 rpm |
| Gears | C10R: six; C12R: seven |
| Top speed | C12R: approx. 163 km/h |
| Weight | C12R: 125 kg dry |
What to check when buying
- Many Freccias have been ridden on the track or tuned. Ask about the history and do a compression test.
- Check the exhaust valve: is it not stuck with carbon, and does the control work?
- Fairing parts are hard to find. Look for cracks and repairs.
- Check whether the engine was ever restricted, and whether that matches the papers.
- Compare the frame and engine numbers with the papers.
SourcesMotorcycle Specs: Cagiva Freccia C12R (English)Wikipedia: Cagiva (English)