Built around Serpento's allround motorcycle platform, the 2024 Serpento RS170 features a 180 cc (11 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 15.8 HP (11.5 kW) at 9,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 13.5 Nm (10 lb-ft) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 87.8 HP per liter and a 2,500 rpm working window between peak torque (6,500 rpm) and peak power (9,000 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 RS170 measures 129 kg (284 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.12 HP/kg (8.16 kg per horsepower). The 18-liter (4.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 120 km/h (75 mph).
Specific Output
87.8 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.12 HP/kg (8.16 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,500–9,000 rpm
Engine
Displacement180.0 ccm (10.98 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power15.8 HP (11.5 kW)) @ 9000 RPM
Torque13.5 Nm (1.4 kgf-m or 10.0 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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