Scooter · 2012
Buddy 170i
US$ 3299. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
MotoLibrary Score
39 /100 Commuter
Top Speed
97 km/h
Engine
168 ccm
Technical Overview
2012 Genuine Scooter Buddy 170i Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Built around Genuine Scooter's scooter motorcycle platform, the 2012 Genuine Scooter Buddy 170i relies on a 168 cc (10.3 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant.
Within MotoLibrary's Genuine Scooter archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2012 to 2025, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Engine
Displacement 168.0 ccm (10.25 cubic inches)
Engine Type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Engine Details Single cylinder, four-stroke
Fuel System Injection. EFI
Cooling Air
Transmission
Gearbox Automatic
Final Drive Belt (final drive)
Clutch Automatic
Driveline Automatic, Variable Ratio
Performance
Top Speed 96.6 km/h (60.0 mph)
Fuel Consumption 2.61 litres/100 km (38.3 km/l or 90.12 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases 60.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Front Suspension Telescopic fork
Rear Suspension Monoshock
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre 3.50-10
Rear Tyre 3.50-10
Front Brakes Single disc
Rear Brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Other
Starter Electric
Color Options Oxford Green, Mocha, Zephyr Silver
Instruments Analogue speedo.
Electrical 12 Volt
Warranty 24 months, unlimited mile, roadside assistance
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