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2016 Piaggio Typhoon 50

2016 Piaggio Typhoon 50 Review

2016 Piaggio Typhoon 50 on www.Totalmotorcycle.com

PRACTICAL AND FUN…

Get up to 144 mpg and reach speeds up to 40 mph on the Piaggio Typhoon 50. A dynamic and solid vehicle with a four stroke – four valve engine, the Typhoon 50 delivers impressive performance with an extraordinary 144 mpg and a 1.8 gallon tank (the largest fuel tank in its class). Easy to ride thanks to its compact size and flat footrest, you’ll be styling with the simple and sleek Italian design of the Typhoon 50.

2016 Piaggio Typhoon 50 www.Totalmotorcycle.com Key Features

All 2016 and newer Piaggio scooters include:

2-year unlimited-mileage warranty. *Limits are outlined in the warranty booklet. See dealer for details.

1 Free Year of Road Side Assistance provided by Road Canada or Road America.

 

 

2016 Piaggio Typhoon 50 www.Totalmotorcycle.com Features and Benefits

A dynamic and solid vehicle with a four stroke – four valve engine, the Typhoon 50 delivers impressive performance with an extraordinary 144 mpg and a 1.8 gallon tank (the largest fuel tank in its class). Easy to ride thanks to its compact size and flat footrest, you’ll be styling with the simple and sleek Italian design of the Typhoon 50.

Ideal For CRUISING AND FUN
• New, fuel efficient four-stroke, four-valve 50cc motor
• Amazingly low fuel consumption: 144 mpg
• 14” alloy wheels for agility and stability—far superior to steel
• Front disc brake
• Underseat storage for helmet
• Largest fuel tank in its class

 

 

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2016 Piaggio Typhoon 50 – www.Totalmotorcycle.com USA Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: $1999 USD

ENGINE TYPE
4-stroke 4-valve
CYLINDER CAPACITY
49 cc
BORE X STROKE
39mm x 41,35mm
MAX POWER AT SHAFT
3.4 kW at 9,500 rpm
MAX TORQUE
3.8 Nm at 8,000 rpm
MAX SPEED
40 mph
FUEL TANK CAPACITY
1.9
GAS MILEAGE
144 mpg
DISTRIBUTION
SOHC
COOLING SYSTEM
Air
LUBRICATION
Wet Sump
IGNITION
Electric and kick starter
GEARS
‘Twist ‘n go’ automatic CVT
CLUTCH
Automatic centrifugal dry clutch
CHASSIS
High-strength steel single cradle
FRONT SUSPENSION
Telescopic hydraulic fork, stroke: 76 mm
REAR SUSPENSION
Engine acts as a swingarm, one hydraulic shock absorber with preload adjustment; stroke: 86mm
FRONT BRAKE
220 mm disc brake with two-piston floating caliper
REAR BRAKE
140 mm drum brake
FRONT TIRE
Light Alloy, Tubeless, 120/70 14″
REAR TIRE
Light Alloy,Tubeless, 120/70 14″
LENGTH
76.3
WIDTH
28.3
WHEELBASE
53.1
SEAT HEIGHT
30.3
DRY WEIGHT
242
TYPE APPROVAL
EPA and CARB
ABS
No
COLORS
Neptune Blue, Shiny Black

 

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2016 Piaggio Typhoon 50 – www.Totalmotorcycle.com Canadian Specifications/Technical Details
Canada MSRP Price: $2095 CDN

ENGINE TYPE
4-stroke 4-valve
CYLINDER CAPACITY
49 cc
BORE X STROKE
39mm x 41,35mm
MAX POWER AT SHAFT
3.4 kW at 9,500 rpm
MAX TORQUE
3.8 Nm at 8,000 rpm
MAX SPEED
40 km/h
FUEL TANK CAPACITY
7.2 liters
KILOMETERS PER LITER
61 kilometers per liter
DISTRIBUTION
SOHC
COOLING SYSTEM
Air
LUBRICATION
Wet Sump
IGNITION
Electronic and kick starter
GEARS
‘Twist ‘n go’ automatic CVT
CLUTCH
Automatic centrifugal dry clutch
CHASSIS
High-strength steel single cradle
FRONT SUSPENSION
Telescopic hydraulic fork, stroke: 76 mm
REAR SUSPENSION
Engine acts as a swingarm, one hydraulic shock absorber with preload adjustment; stroke: 86 mm
FRONT BRAKE
220 mm disc brake with two-piston floating caliper
REAR BRAKE
140 mm drum brake
FRONT TIRE
Light Alloy, Tubeless 120/70-14″
REAR TIRE
Light Alloy, Tubeless 120/70-14″
LENGTH
76.3 in. – 1.940 mm
WIDTH
28.3 in. – 720 mm
WHEELBASE
1.350 mm
SEAT HEIGHT
30.3 inches (770 mm)
DRY WEIGHT
109.7 kg
TYPE APPROVAL
Transport Canada and Environment Canada
ABS
No
COLORS
Neptune Blue, Shiny Black

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2016 Piaggio Typhoon 50 – www.Totalmotorcycle.com European Specifications/Technical Details
Europe/UK MSRP Price: £1871 GBP (On The Road inc 20% Vat)

ENGINE TYPE
4-stroke 4-valve
CYLINDER CAPACITY
49 cc
BORE X STROKE
39mm x 41,35mm
MAX POWER AT SHAFT
3.4 kW at 9,500 rpm
MAX TORQUE
3.8 Nm at 8,000 rpm
MAX SPEED
40 km/h
FUEL TANK CAPACITY
7.2 liters
KILOMETERS PER LITER
61 kilometers per liter
DISTRIBUTION
SOHC
COOLING SYSTEM
Air
LUBRICATION
Wet Sump
IGNITION
Electronic and kick starter
GEARS
‘Twist ‘n go’ automatic CVT
CLUTCH
Automatic centrifugal dry clutch
CHASSIS
High-strength steel single cradle
FRONT SUSPENSION
Telescopic hydraulic fork, stroke: 76 mm
REAR SUSPENSION
Engine acts as a swingarm, one hydraulic shock absorber with preload adjustment; stroke: 86 mm
FRONT BRAKE
220 mm disc brake with two-piston floating caliper
REAR BRAKE
140 mm drum brake
FRONT TIRE
Light Alloy, Tubeless 120/70-14″
REAR TIRE
Light Alloy, Tubeless 120/70-14″
LENGTH
76.3 in. – 1.940 mm
WIDTH
28.3 in. – 720 mm
WHEELBASE
1.350 mm
SEAT HEIGHT
30.3 inches (770 mm)
DRY WEIGHT
109.7 kg
TYPE APPROVAL
Transport Canada and Environment Canada
ABS
No
COLORS
Neptune Blue, Shiny Black

*MSRP excludes destination & vehicle preparation charges.

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