2007
Piaggio X8 250 - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 15713 |
|---|---|
| Category | Scooter |
| Make | Piaggio |
| Model | X8 250 |
| Year | 2007 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Double cradle of steel tubes |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Single disc |
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 260 mm (10.2 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | Ø 35 mm tele-hydraulic fork |
| Fronttyre | 120/70-14 |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 240 mm (9.4 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | Two dual-effect shock absorbers and four-position spring preload |
| Reartyre | 130/70-12 |
Engine & Transmission
| Clutch | Automatic centrifuge type |
|---|---|
| Coolingsystem | Liquid |
| Displacement | 249.00 ccm (15.19 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Fuelsystem | Injection |
| Gearbox | Automatic |
| Ignition | Inductive |
| Lubricationsystem | Separate with automatic mixer |
| Topspeed | 126.0 km/h (78.3 mph) |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Belt |
Other Specifications
| Starter | Electric |
|---|
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Fuelcapacity | 10.20 litres (2.69 gallons) |
|---|---|
| Overalllength | 2,050 mm (80.7 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 700 mm (27.6 inches) |
| Reservefuelcapacity | 1.80 litres (0.48 gallons) |
| Weightincloilgasetc | 178.0 kg (392.4 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.