Positioned in Sachs's scooter motorcycle lineup, the 2008 Sachs Quattrocento pairs a 400 cc (24.4 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 26.8 HP (19.6 kW) at 7,000 rpm. With a specific output of 67 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the Quattrocento measures 180 kg (397 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.15 HP/kg (6.72 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 827 mm (32.6 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,565 mm (61.6 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 14-liter (3.7 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Specific Output
67 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.15 HP/kg (6.72 kg/HP)
Standover Height
827 mm (32.6 in)
Engine
Displacement400.0 ccm (24.41 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power26.8 HP (19.6 kW)) @ 7000 RPM
Fuel SystemCarburettor
CoolingAir
Chassis
Wheelbase1565 mm (61.6 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-17
Rear Tyre120/70-17
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight180.0 kg (396.8 pounds)
Power/Weight0.1490 HP/kg
Seat Height827 mm (32.6 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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