PIaggio Typhoon 50 (2012-14)

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.

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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