Engineered by Piaggio for the scooter motorcycle segment, the 2006 Piaggio Typhoon 50 utilizes a 49.3 cc (3 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke layout. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 40.0 x 39.3 mm (1.6 x 1.5 inches).
On the scales, the Typhoon 50 measures 81 kg (179 lbs) dry. Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around 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.
Engine
Displacement49.3 ccm (3.01 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, two-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, two-stroke
Bore x Stroke40.0 x 39.3 mm (1.6 x 1.5 inches)
IgnitionInductive
LubricationSeparate with automatic mixer
CoolingAir
Transmission
GearboxAutomatic
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
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
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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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Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.