Engineered by Piaggio for the scooter motorcycle segment, the 2011 Piaggio Typhoon 50 relies on a 49 cc (3 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 3 HP (2.2 kW) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox and belt final drive.
On the scales, the Typhoon 50 measures 101 kg (223 lbs) wet (curb). The 7-liter (1.8 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
Displacement49.0 ccm (2.99 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, two-stroke
Engine DetailsHI-PER2 engine
Power3.0 HP (2.2 kW)) @ 6500 RPM
CoolingAir
Transmission
GearboxAutomatic
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
Performance
Emission DetailsEuro 2
Chassis
Front SuspensionUpside down telescopic hydraulic fork
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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