XEvo 250

2012 Piaggio XEvo 250 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Piaggio for the scooter motorcycle segment, the 2012 Piaggio XEvo 250 relies on a 244 cc (14.9 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 21.1 HP (15.4 kW) at 8,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 20.1 Nm (14.8 lb-ft) at 6,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox. With a specific output of 86.5 HP per liter and a 2,500 rpm working window between peak torque (6,000 rpm) and peak power (8,500 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the XEvo 250 measures 171 kg (377 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.12 HP/kg (8.1 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 790 mm (31.1 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,490 mm (58.7 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 12-liter (3.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's Piaggio archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2008 to 2012, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.