Piaggio Typhoon 50: review, history, specs
The Piaggio Typhoon 50 was a single cylinder, four-stroke scooter motorcycle produced between 2005 and 2016. Max torque was 2.8 ft/lbs (3.8 Nm) @ 8000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 4.43 HP (3.3 KW) @ 9500 RPM.
Engine
The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, four-stroke. A 39.0mm bore x 41.3mm stroke result in a displacement of just 49.0 cubic centimeters. The engine featured a 10.3:1 compression ratio. Fuel was supplied via a single overhead cams (sohc).
Drive
The bike has a automatic transmission. The final drive was via belt. Power was moderated via the automatic centrifuge type.
Chassis
It came with a 120/80-14 front tire and a 130/80-14 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc. two-piston floating caliper in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic hydraulic fork, stroke while the rear was equiped with a single hydraulic shock absorber. The Typhoon 50 was fitted with a 1.85 Gallon (7.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 178.57 pounds (81.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 50.39 inches (1280 mm) long.
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| 'Piaggio Typhoon 50' | |
| Manufacturer | [[Piaggio]] |
|---|---|
| Production | 2004 - 2016 |
| Class | [[:Category:Scooter motorcycles|Scooter]] [[Category:Scooter motorcycles]] |
| Engine | single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 39.0mm x 41.3mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.3:1 |
| Horsepower | 4.43 HP (3.3 KW) @ 9500RPM |
| Torque | 2.8 ft/lbs (3.8 Nm) @ 8000RPM |
| Fuel System | carburetor |
| Ignition | inductive |
| Battery | 10.3:1 |
| Transmission | Gear box: automatic Final Drive: belt |
| Suspension | Front: telescopic hydraulic fork, stroke Rear: single hydraulic shock absorber |
| Brakes | Front: single disc. two-piston floating caliper Rear: expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front Tire | 120/80-14 |
| Rear Tire | 130/80-14 |
| Wheelbase | 53.11 inches (1349 mm) |
| Length | 76.38 inches (1940 mm) |
| Width | 38.31 inches (973 mm) |
| Seat Height | 30.31 inches (770 mm) |
| Weight | 178.57 pounds (81.0 Kg) (dry), 101.0 kg (wet) |
| Fuel Capacity | 1.85 Gallon (7.00 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Piaggio Typhoon 50 was a single cylinder, four-stroke scooter produced by Piaggio between 2004 and 2016. Max torque was 2.8 ft/lbs (3.8 Nm) @ 8000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 4.43 HP (3.3 KW) @ 9500 RPM.
Engine
The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, four-stroke. A 39.0mm bore x 41.3mm stroke result in a displacement of just 49.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a single overhead cams (sohc).
Drive
The bike has a automatic transmission. Power was moderated via the dry, centrifugal, automatic.
Chassis
It came with a 120/80-14 front tire and a 130/80-14 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc. two-piston floating caliper in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic hydraulic fork, stroke while the rear was equipped with a single hydraulic shock absorber. The Typhoon 50 was fitted with a 1.85 Gallon (7.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 178.57 pounds (81.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 53.11 inches (1349 mm) long.
2004 - 2008 Piaggio Typhoon 50
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2013 Piaggio Typhoon 50
The 2013 MY Piaggio Typhoon 50 is an aggressive, modern looking small displacement scooter that is sure to fit the needs of both novice and more experienced riders alike. It sports an air-cooled, four-stroke, 49cc, single cylinder lump paired to a continuously variable transmission (CVT), and can produce 5 horsepower and 4 Nm of torque. When it comes to gas mileage, few can beat it, with a claimed 144 miles per gallon. In addition, it comes with 14" alloy wheels, which are superior to steel ones, and help make it more agile and stable at the same time.
2014 Piaggio Typhoon 50
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2015 Piaggio Typhoon 50
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