At the heart of the 2006 Diamo Turista 260 scooter motorcycle, Diamo utilizes a 258 cc (15.7 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 18.4 HP (13.4 kW), transferring power to the rear wheel through shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 71.3 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the Turista 260 measures 167.8 kg (370 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.11 HP/kg (9.12 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 737 mm (29 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,549 mm (61 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 10.97-liter (2.9 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 3.13 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 350 km (217 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 129 km/h (80 mph).
Within MotoLibrary's Diamo archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2006 to 2007, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
71.3 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.11 HP/kg (9.12 kg/HP)
Theoretical Range
~350 km (217 mi)
Engine
Displacement258.0 ccm (15.74 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power18.4 HP (13.4 kW))
Fuel SystemCarburettor
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Final DriveShaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Performance
Top Speed128.7 km/h (80.0 mph)
Fuel Consumption3.13 litres/100 km (31.9 km/l or 75.15 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases72.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Wheelbase1549 mm (61.0 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre110/90-12
Rear Tyre110/90-12
Front BrakesDouble disc
Rear BrakesDouble disc
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight167.8 kg (370.0 pounds)
Power/Weight0.1096 HP/kg
Seat Height737 mm (29.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Power
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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