Built around Piaggio's scooter motorcycle platform, the 2005 Piaggio Typhoon 50 pairs a 49.3 cc (3 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 40.0 x 39.3 mm (1.6 x 1.5 inches) with a 10.3:1 compression ratio.
On the scales, the Typhoon 50 measures 81 kg (179 lbs) dry. Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 775 mm (30.5 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,280 mm (50.4 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 5.5-liter (1.5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Piaggio archive, this model family spans 10 indexed model years from 2005 to 2023, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Standover Height
775 mm (30.5 in)
Engine
Displacement49.3 ccm (3.01 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, two-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, two-stroke
Compression10.3:1
Bore x Stroke40.0 x 39.3 mm (1.6 x 1.5 inches)
IgnitionElectronic CDI
LubricationSeparate with automatic mixer
CoolingAir
Transmission
ClutchAutomatic centrifuge type
Chassis
Frame TypeWelded steel tubes with pressed steel reinforcements
Front SuspensionHydraulic telescopic fork with upside down shafts
Rear SuspensionHydraulic double effect single damper, co-axial helicoidal spring
Wheelbase1280 mm (50.4 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/90-10
Rear Tyre120/90-10
Front BrakesSingle disc
Front Brake Ø190 mm (7.5 inches)
Rear BrakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear Brake Ø100 mm (3.9 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight81.0 kg (178.6 pounds)
Seat Height775 mm (30.5 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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Suspension
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