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Vespa
Hoffmann
Scooter · 125 cc
- Engine
- 125 cc
- Power
- 5 hp
- Weight
- 94 kg
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Model family
Hoffmann at a glance
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Displacement
125 cc
Power
5 hp
Category
Scooter
Specifications
- Displacement
- 125 cc
- Power
- 5 hp
- Weight
- 94 kg
- Top speed
- 75 km/h
- Production
- 1950 – 1954
- Category
- Scooter
Comparable models
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Generations and editions
Features and handling differ by generation. Use this overview to find the right version.
2 variants
Years
1954 - 1954
1954 Hoffmann Königin
EditionThe late HC/Königin is the distinctive 1954 version. The correct frame and detail combination determines authenticity and restoration value.
125 cc1 cyl.A2 suitable
Years
1950 - 1953
1950-1953 Hoffmann 125
GenerationThe early German licence Vespa in the HA/HB family. Always identify it from frame prefix and correct parts, not later decoration.
125 cc5 hp1 cyl.A2 suitable
About this model
About the Vespa Hoffmann
The Vespa Hoffmann is not a modern Vespa series but the 125cc wideframe built in Germany under Piaggio licence from 1950 to 1954. HA, HB and HC/Königin differ in details, so year, frame prefix and original components are crucial to value and restoration. The 1954 Königin is the late, distinct version.
Buy a Hoffmann primarily on originality, frame condition and documentation. Check structural sheet metal for old weld and filler repairs, match frame and engine numbers to the correct variant, and assess the quality of any restoration. Knowledge of ordinary Italian 125s helps, but not every component is automatically Hoffmann-correct.
- Category
- Scooter
- Production
- 1950 – 1954
- Power
- 5 hp
- Weight
- 94 kg
Before you buy
What to check before buying
- Check frame prefix, frame number and engine code against the correct HA/HB/HC or Königin identity; loose badges or colour are not proof.
- Inspect structural sheet metal, floor, tunnel, fork and welds for corrosion, filler and old damage; restoration costs rise quickly.
- Check engine tinware, carburettor, ignition, wiring and controls for correct parts and documented rebuild quality.
- Test brakes, tyres, rims, steering column and lights carefully; museum appearance does not replace safe mechanical condition.