PIaggio Typhoon 50 (2005-08)

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

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