The Piaggio X8 250 motorcycle was produced from 2006-07 and is equipped with a four-stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve engine with a capacity of 244.3 cc. The bike has a liquid cooling system, separate lubrication, fuel injection, and inductive ignition. The motorcycle is electrically started and has a maximum power output of 16.2 kW at 8250 rpm and a maximum torque of 20.2 Nm at 6500 rpm. It has a CVT transmission, belt drive, and automatic, centrifugal, dry clutch. The front suspension features a hydraulic telescopic fork, while the rear suspension has dual, preload-adjustable shocks. The brakes are single disc with 2-piston calipers, with a 260mm disc up front and a 240mm disc in the rear. The bike is fitted with alloy rims and spokes, with a 3.50 x 14 in. front wheel and a 3.00 x 12 in. rear wheel. The front and rear tires are 120/70-14 and 130/70-12, respectively. The bike has a double cradle, high-strength tubular steel frame and dimensions of 2070 mm in length, 760 mm in width, and a wheelbase of 1490 mm. The seat height is 785 mm, and the dry weight is 171 kg. The fuel tank has a capacity of 12L and a reserve of 1.8L, with fuel consumption averaging at 3.4 L/100 km. The bike has a top speed of 126 km/h, and it comes in black, light grey, dark grey, and blue.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Piaggio X8 250
| Year | 2006 – 07 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve |
| Capacity | 244.3 cc / 14.9 cub in. |
| Bore x Stroke | 72 mm x 60 mm |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Lubrication System | Separate with automatic mixer |
| Fuel System | Injection |
| Ignition | Inductive |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 16.2 kW / 22 hp @ 8250 rpm |
| Max Torque | 20.2 Nm / 2.06 kgf-m / 14.9 ft-lbs @ 6500 rpm |
| Transmission | CVT, twist and go |
| Final Drive | Belt |
| Clutch | Automatic, centrifugal, dry |
| Front Suspension | Hydraulic telescopic fork, 35 mm |
| Rear Suspension | Dual, preload adjustable shocks |
| Front Brakes | Single disc, 260 mm, 2-piston |
| Rear Brakes | Single disc, 240 mm , 2-piston |
| Wheels | Alloy rims and spokes |
| Front Wheel | 3.50 x 14 in. |
| Rear Wheel | 3.00 x 12 in. |
| Front Tyre | 120/70 – 14 in. |
| Rear Tyre | 130/70 – 12 in. |
| Frame | Double cradle, high strength tubular steel |
| Dimensions | Length: 2070 mm / 81.5 in Width: 760 mm / 29.9 in. |
| Wheelbase | 1490 mm / 58.7 in. |
| Seat Height | 785 mm / 30.9 in. |
| Dry Weight | 171 kg / 377 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 12 L / 3.2 US gal |
| Tank Reserve | 1.8 L / 0.48 Us gal |
| Consumption Average | 3.4 L/100 km / 29 km/l / 68 US mpg |
| Top Speed | 126 km/h / 78 mph |
| Colours | Black, Light grey, dark grey and blue |
| Review | Insure My Ride |
