The Piaggio Typhoon 50 motorcycle was manufactured between 2012 and 2014. It has a 49cc four-stroke, single-cylinder engine with a maximum power output of 3.4 kW and maximum torque of 3.8 Nm. The fuel system includes a Keihin NCV 20 carburetor and an electronic ignition system. The starting mechanism is both electric and kick. The transmission is a CVT, twist and go type of gearbox with automatic centrifugal dry clutch. The motorcycle features a single cradle, high strength steel frame, hydraulic telescopic fork front suspension, and hydraulic shock absorber rear suspension. The front brake consists of a 220mm disc with dual-piston floating caliper while the rear brake is a 140mm drum type. Tyres are dimensioned at 120/70 – 14 inches for both front and rear. Other features are a seat height of 770mm, dry weight of 110kg and fuel tank capacity of 6.7 litres. Average consumption is 1.6 L/100km with a top speed of 64 km/h. The available colours are Cult White and Graphite Black. According to Motorscooterguide, the Piaggio Typhoon 50 is a competitively priced, well-rounded and sturdy option for scooter enthusiasts.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Piaggio Typhoon 50
| Year | 2012 – 14 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve |
| Capacity | 49 cc / 3.0 cub in. |
| Bore x Stroke | 39 x 41.4 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Fuel System | Keihin NCV 20 carburetor |
| Ignition | Electronic |
| Starting | Electric / kick |
| Max Power | 3.4 kW / 4.6 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 | Hydraulic telescopic fork |
| Front Wheel Travel | 76 mm / 3.0 in. |
| Rear Suspension | Hydraulic shock absorber |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 86 mm / 3.4 in. |
| Front Brakes | 220 mm disc with dual piston floating caliper |
| Rear Brakes | 140 mm drum |
| Front Tyre | 120/70 – 14 in. |
| Rear Tyre | 120/70 – 14 in. |
| Dimensions | Length: 1938 mm / 76.3 in. Width: 719mm / 28.3 in. |
| Wheelbase | 1349 mm / 53.1 in. |
| Seat Height | 770 mm / 30.3 in. |
| Dry Weight | 110 kg / 242 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 6.7 L / 1.8 US gal |
| Consumption average | 1.6 L/100 km / 61 km/L / 144 US mpg |
| Top Speed | 64 km/h / 40 mph |
| Colours | Cult white, Graphite black |
| Review | Motorscooterguide |
