At the heart of the 2023 Piaggio Typhoon 50 scooter motorcycle, Piaggio utilizes a 49 cc (3 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 3 HP (2.2 kW) at 7,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 3 Nm (2.2 lb-ft) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox and belt final drive. 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 101 kg (223 lbs) wet (curb). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 789 mm (31.1 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,360 mm (53.5 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 7-liter (1.8 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 3.8 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 184 km (114 miles) between fill-ups.
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.
Power Band Window
6,500–7,000 rpm
Theoretical Range
~184 km (114 mi)
Engine
Displacement49.0 ccm (2.99 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, two-stroke
Power3.0 HP (2.2 kW)) @ 7000 RPM
Torque3.0 Nm (0.3 kgf-m or 2.2 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM
Bore x Stroke40.0 x 39.3 mm (1.6 x 1.5 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemCarburettor
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
LubricationAutomatic mixer
CoolingAir
Transmission
GearboxAutomatic
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
ClutchAutomatic centrifugal dry clutch
DrivelineCVT with torque server
Performance
Fuel Consumption3.80 litres/100 km (26.3 km/l or 61.90 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases88.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Emission DetailsEuro 4
Chassis
Frame TypeHigh strength reinforced tubular steel single cradle
Front SuspensionTelescopic hydraulic fork
Front Travel76 mm (3.0 inches)
Rear SuspensionSingle hydraulic shock absorber
Rear Travel86 mm (3.4 inches)
Wheelbase1360 mm (53.5 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/80-12
Rear Tyre130/80-12
Front BrakesSingle disc. Two-piston floating caliper
Front Brake Ø220 mm (8.7 inches)
Rear BrakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear Brake Ø140 mm (5.5 inches)
WheelsLight alloy
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.101.0 kg (222.7 pounds)
Seat Height789 mm (31.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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