The VMC GP12 Mini GP is a purpose-built, high-performance minibike engineered by VMC (Vespa Motor Club / VMC Racing Components), an Italian brand renowned for high-grade performance components and specialized mini-racing frames. Far removed from standard recreational pit bikes, the VMC GP12 is designed to emulate the geometry, aesthetics, and ergonomics of a full-scale Grand Prix motorcycle at around 70-75% smaller. With its aggressive fiberglass fairings, low-slung clip-ons, and tight track proportions, the GP12 serves as VMC’s benchmark machine for asphalt mini-road-racing, offering riders a lightweight, agile platform built around a race-ready Cr-Mo tubular frame and aluminum box-section swingarm.
Under the fairings, the 2025 GP12 is powered by a four-stroke, oil-cooled, 14.75-hp engine (typically Zongshen or Daytona mills) paired with a 4-speed manual transmission. Weighing in at roughly 160lbs dry, the machine pairs high power-to-weight performance with high-spec componentry. Upfront, it rides on fully adjustable GRM 650mm forks while out back is a fully adjustable DNM rear shock mounted on a linkage system. Stopping power is handled by a quad-piston J.Juan radial-mount front caliper squeezing a 230mm floating rotor connected via braided stainless steel lines. The whole thing rides on 12-inch lightweight alloy wheels.
The core purpose of the VMC GP12 is to act as an accessible training ground and competitive platform for track riders. It is primarily used in youth road-racing development series to bridge the gap between youth minimotos and full-sized sportbikes, as well as by adult racers and track-day enthusiasts who use mini-GP racing to hone body positioning, trail-braking, and cornering speeds at a fraction of the cost and risk of full-size sportbikes. What makes the GP12 special is its uncompromising focus on true race ergonomics and suspension tunability, allowing riders to make authentic GP-style setup adjustments to preload, compression, and geometry while enjoying low operating costs and maximum track feedback.
This example is VIN: LAVMCGP1225010002.
This bike does not have an odometer, it is True Mileage Unknown. The hour meter shows 1.2 hours.
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection, our service department notes the following on their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: Ok
Engine Oil Level: Ok
Engine Oil Quality: Dark
2T Oil Level: N/A
Coolant Level: N/A, Air Cooled
Coolant Quality: N/A
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: Fail, >3% Moisture
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: Fail, >3% Moisture
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: N/A
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: N/A
Final Drive Condition: Dirty
Headlight High Beam: N/A Track Bike
Headlight Low Beam: N/A
Passing Light: N/A
Parking Light: N/A
Turn Signals: N/A
Tail Light: N/A
Brake Light (Front Switch): N/A
Brake Light (Rear Switch): N/A
Plate Light: N/A
Horn: N/A
Kill Switch:
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: 90%
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: 95%
Forks: Ok
Shock/s: Ok
Tire Date Code Front: 42/24
Tire Date Code Rear: 41/24
Tire % Remaining Front: 95%
Tire % Remaining Rear: 90%
Tire Press. Front: 12 PSI
Tire Press. Rear: 12 PSI
Battery Standing Voltage: N/A
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: N/A
Running Condition: Ok, runs on bench
Test Ride Completed: None taken
Test Ride Distance: N/A
Notes:
-Chain is ok, just dirty
Repairs Recommended:
-Engine oil + filter
-Hydro 2
-Chain service
-Quick detail
Modifications:
-TST Industries axle slider kit.
-Aftermarket hour meter.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on CST CM-SPR tires with date codes of 4124 and 4224.
This minibike doesn’t use an ignition key. As such no key is included with the sale. Included in the sale are front and rear track stands, a spare set of racing slicks, and a set of 73 Moto Parts tire warmers with carrying case.
Cosmetic condition
Currently located in Panorama City, CA, (please make an appointment for an inspection) this VMC is offered on a Bill Of Sale only.
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