Built around Malaguti's scooter motorcycle platform, the 2009 Malaguti Password 250 pairs a 250 cc (15.3 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 21 HP (15.3 kW) at 7,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 21 Nm (15.5 lb-ft) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 84 HP per liter and a 1,000 rpm working window between peak torque (6,500 rpm) and peak power (7,500 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the Password 250 measures 162 kg (357 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.13 HP/kg (7.71 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 778 mm (30.6 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,484 mm (58.4 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 9.2-liter (2.4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Malaguti archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2007 to 2010, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
84 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.13 HP/kg (7.71 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,500–7,500 rpm
Standover Height
778 mm (30.6 in)
Engine
Displacement250.0 ccm (15.26 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power21.0 HP (15.3 kW)) @ 7500 RPM
Torque21.0 Nm (2.1 kgf-m or 15.5 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM
Bore x Stroke69.0 x 66.8 mm (2.7 x 2.6 inches)
Valves/Cylinder2
Fuel SystemCarburettor. Euro III
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
GearboxAutomatic
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
ClutchAutomatic centrifugal dry
Performance
ExhaustCatalyzed
Chassis
Frame TypeHigh resistance tubular steel
Wheelbase1484 mm (58.4 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre110/70-16
Rear Tyre140/70-16
Front BrakesSingle disc
Front Brake Ø270 mm (10.6 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø240 mm (9.4 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight162.0 kg (357.1 pounds)
Power/Weight0.1296 HP/kg
Seat Height778 mm (30.6 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.