Scooters
2005Piaggio Typhoon 50
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The 2005 Piaggio Typhoon 50 is a practical entry-level scooter designed for new riders and urban commuters seeking economical daily transport. Its lightweight 81 kg frame and accessible 775 mm seat height make it easy to handle, while the reliable 50cc air-cooled engine delivers dependable performance for short-distance riding.
- Capacity
- 49.3 ccm
- Engine
- Single, two-stroke
- Gearbox
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Wet weight
- 80.0 kg
- Seat height
- 775 mm
- Power
- 5.4 HP (4.0 kW)
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How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built purely for short urban hops, running errands, and light commuting rather than any kind of performance riding.
- Built for
- A simple, unintimidating little scooter that prioritizes fuel efficiency and city maneuverability over excitement or speed.
- Not ideal for
- Not suitable for highway riding, long-distance touring, carrying a passenger comfortably, or anyone wanting real acceleration or power.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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- Capacity
- 49.3 ccm
- Power
- 5.4 HP (4.0 kW)
- Engine type
- Single, two-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.0675 HP/kg (wet)
- Bore x stroke
- 40.0 x 39.3 mm
- Compression
- 10.3:1
- Cooling system
- Air
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Electric & kick
- Ignition
- CDI
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
- Lubrication system
- Separate with automatic mixer
Transmission
- Transmission type
- Automatic
- Final drive
- Belt
- Clutch
- Automatic centrifuge type
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1280 mm
- Overall length
- 1800 mm
- Overall width
- 700 mm
- Seat height
- 775 mm
- Wet weight
- 80.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 5.50 litres
- Dry weight
- Not on record - add it
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Welded steel tubes with pressed steel reinforcements
- Front suspension
- Hydraulic telescopic fork with upside down shafts
- Rear suspension
- Hydraulic double effect single damper, co-axial helicoidal spring
- Front wheel travel
- 76 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 86 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc
- Front brakes diameter
- 190 mm
- Rear brakes
- Expanding brake (drum brake)
- Rear brakes diameter
- 100 mm
- Front tyre
- 120/90-10
- Rear tyre
- 120/90-10
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2019 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 49 cc | 49 cc | 49 cc | 49 cc | 49 cc |
| Dry weight | — | — | 81 kg | 81 kg | 81 kg |
| Seat height | 775 mm | 775 mm | 775 mm | 775 mm | 789 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 5.5 L | 7 L | 7 L | 7 L | 7 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Piaggio Typhoon 50?
The 2005 Piaggio Typhoon 50 has a Capacity of 49.3 ccm (3.01 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Piaggio Typhoon 50 have?
The 2005 Piaggio Typhoon 50 has a Power of 5.4 HP (4.0 kW).
How much does the Piaggio Typhoon 50 weigh?
The 2005 Piaggio Typhoon 50 has a Wet weight of 80.0 kg (176.4 pounds).
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