At the heart of the 1992 Piaggio Free 50 scooter motorcycle, Piaggio utilizes a 49.4 cc (3 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 3.8 HP (2.7 kW) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox and belt final drive. Internal engine geometry specifies a 13.7:1 compression ratio.
On the scales, the Free 50 measures 72 kg (159 lbs) wet (curb). The 5-liter (1.3 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 1.3 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 385 km (239 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 80 km/h (50 mph).
Theoretical Range
~385 km (239 mi)
Engine
Displacement49.4 ccm (3.01 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, two-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, two-stroke
Power3.8 HP (2.7 kW)) @ 6500 RPM
Compression13.7:1
Fuel SystemCarburettor. Dell´Orto PHVA 12
CoolingAir
Max RPM8500
Transmission
GearboxAutomatic
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
ClutchCentrifuge
Performance
Top Speed80.0 km/h (49.7 mph)
Fuel Consumption1.30 litres/100 km (76.9 km/l or 180.94 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases30.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
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