2006
Piaggio Ciao - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 906022 |
|---|---|
| Category | Scooter |
| Make | Piaggio |
| Model | Ciao |
| Year | 2006 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frontbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 136 mm (5.4 inches) |
| Rearbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 103 mm (4.1 inches) |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 43.0 x 38.2 mm (1.7 x 1.5 inches) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 49.00 ccm (2.99 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Fuelsystem | Carburettor |
Other Specifications
| Starter | Kick |
|---|
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 40.0 kg (88.2 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 2.80 litres (0.74 gallons) |
| Overalllength | 1,630 mm (64.2 inches) |
| Reservefuelcapacity | 0.50 litres (0.13 gallons) |
About Piaggio
Country of Origin:
Italy
Founder:
Rinaldo Piaggio (later Vespa by Corradino D’Ascanio’s design)
Best Known For:
Vespa scooters; later umbrella for Aprilia, Moto Guzzi, and more
Company History
Piaggio pivoted from rail and aeronautics to postwar mobility with the Vespa, a steel-bodied icon that made personal transport elegant and gender-neutral. Protective bodywork, step-through ergonomics, and reliable engines turned the scooter into a social transformer across Europe and beyond. Over decades, Piaggio refined two-strokes into clean four-strokes, added modern electronics and ABS, and expanded body styles from classic Primavera to sporty GTS. As a group, Piaggio also stewarded storied marques like Aprilia and Moto Guzzi, leveraging scale while letting brands keep identity. Historically, Piaggio is both a product and a platform: it defined the scooter as a cultural object, then built an industrial network that sustains diverse two-wheel passions under one roof.