Ever wanted the looks of Ducati’s beautiful 916 but with a much, much tinier engine? Here’s your chance, thanks to the rare-in-the-US Cagiva Mito 125.
Originally introduced in 1989, the Mito was redesigned in ’94 by Massimo Tamburini, who also designed the 916. This is an Evo 1 bike (though it’s been given updated Evo 2 wheels), which means it has a 7 speed transmission. The 125cc 2-stroke engine put out an incredible 30 horsepower – compare that to the Honda Grom I’m currently reviewing which produces about 8 horsepower from the same size engine. Or consider that if a 1,000cc bike had the same power/displacement ratio, it’d be putting out 240hp! It features great components like Brembo brakes and USD Marzocchi forks. The diminuitive size and aluminum frame (even the Japanese 600s were still using steel back then) contributed to a dry weight of just 276 pounds.
This specific Cagiva Mito 125 is somehow registered and plated in California. It was rebuilt and refurbished to a claim of ‘better than new’. The owner suggests that it’s 1 of just 25 brought to the States. I know this is a rare bike but I’ve had trouble verifying that exact number.
Find this Cagiva Mito for sale here on Bay Area Riders Forum in Los Angeles, California for $5,200.