2023
Piaggio Typhoon 50 - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 542461 |
|---|---|
| Category | Scooter |
| Make | Piaggio |
| Model | Typhoon 50 |
| Year | 2023 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | High strength reinforced tubular steel single cradle |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Single disc. Two-piston floating caliper |
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 220 mm (8.7 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | Telescopic hydraulic fork |
| Fronttyre | 120/80-12 |
| Frontwheeltravel | 76 mm (3.0 inches) |
| Rearbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | Single Hydraulic Shock Absorber |
| Reartyre | 130/80-12 |
| Rearwheeltravel | 86 mm (3.4 inches) |
| Wheels | Light alloy |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 40.0 x 39.3 mm (1.6 x 1.5 inches) |
|---|---|
| Clutch | Automatic centrifugal dry clutch |
| Coolingsystem | Air |
| Displacement | 49.0 ccm (2.99 cubic inches) |
| Driveline | CVT with torque server |
| Emissiondetails | Euro 4 |
| Enginetype | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Fuelconsumption | 3.80 litres/100 km (26.3 km/l or 61.90 mpg) |
| Fuelsystem | Carburettor |
| Gearbox | Automatic |
| Greenhousegases | 88.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Lubricationsystem | Automatic mixer |
| Power | 3.0 HP (2.2 kW)) @ 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 3.0 Nm (0.3 kgf-m or 2.2 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Belt (final drive) |
| Valvespercylinder | 4 |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | White, Black, Yellow, Grey |
|---|---|
| Factorywarranty | 2-year unlimited-mileage warranty. |
| Starter | Electric & kick |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Fuelcapacity | 7.00 litres (1.85 US gallons) |
|---|---|
| Overalllength | 1945 mm (76.6 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 690 mm (27.2 inches) |
| Seatheight | 789 mm (31.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Weightincloilgasetc | 101.0 kg (222.7 pounds) |
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.