Scooter · 2008
Typhoon 50
Technical Overview
2008 Piaggio Typhoon 50 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Positioned in Piaggio's scooter motorcycle lineup, the 2008 Piaggio Typhoon 50 utilizes a 49 cc (3 cu in) single cylinder, two-stroke layout.
On the scales, the Typhoon 50 measures 80 kg (176 lbs) wet (curb).
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
Displacement 49.0 ccm (2.99 cubic inches)
Engine Type Single cylinder, two-stroke
Engine Details Single cylinder, two-stroke
Chassis
Front Suspension Upside down telescopic hydraulic fork
Rear Suspension Hydraulic shock absorber
Wheels & Brakes
Front Brakes Single disc
Front Brake Ø 190 mm (7.5 inches)
Rear Brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear Brake Ø 100 mm (3.9 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl. 80.0 kg (176.4 pounds)
Other
Starter Electric & kick
Color Options Mistral Electric Blue, Black
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