The Piaggio Typhoon 50 is a two-stroke, single cylinder motorcycle that was produced from 2005 to 2008. It has a Hi-PER2 engine with a capacity of 49.4 cc and a compression ratio of 10.3:1. The cooling system is air-cooled, while the lubrication is done through a wet sump. The fuel system is a carburetor, and ignition is electronic, with starting options including electric and kick. The bike is capable of producing a max power output of 3.8 kW and max torque of 3.8 Nm. The transmission is a CVT, with automatic centrifugal dry clutch. The frame is a single cradle, made of high strength steel. The front suspension is a telescopic hydraulic fork, while the rear suspension is a hydraulic single shock absorber. The Typhoon 50 has a front disc brake and a rear drum brake. The wheelbase is 1280 mm, and the dry weight is 81 kg. The motorcycle has a fuel capacity of 5.5 L and a top speed of 64 km/h (unrestricted: 72 km/h). The bike is available in Mistral electric blue and black colors. This information was provided by Motorscooterguide in a review.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Piaggio Typhoon 50
| Year | 2005-08 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Two stroke, single cylinder, Hi-PER2 |
| Capacity | 49.4 cc / 3.0 cub in. |
| Bore x Stroke | 40 x 39.3 mm |
| Compression | 10.3:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Fuel System | Carburetor |
| Ignition | Electronic |
| Starting | Electric / kick |
| Max Power | 3.8 kW / 5.1 hp @ 9500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 3.8 Nm / 0.39 kgf-m / 2.8 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm |
| Transmission | CVT, twist and go |
| Clutch | Automatic centrifugal dry clutch |
| Frame | Single cradle, high strength steel |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic hydraulic telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension | Hydraulic single shock absorber |
| Front Brakes | 190 mm disc |
| Rear Brakes | 100 mm drum |
| Front Tyre | 120/90 – 10 in. |
| Rear Tyre | 120/90 – 10 in. |
| Wheelbase | 1280 mm / 50.4 in. |
| Seat Height | 775 mm / 30.5 in. |
| Dry Weight | 81 kg / 179 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 5.5 L / 1.45 US gal |
| Top Speed | 64 km/h / 40 mph (unrestricted: 72 km/h / 45 mph) |
| Colours | Mistral electric blue, Black |
| Review | Motorscooterguide |
