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2009Piaggio Typhoon 50

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The 2009 Piaggio Typhoon 50 is a sporty, chunky-tyred two-stroke scooter aimed at young riders. Its air-cooled 49cc single drives through an automatic belt drive. A 775 mm seat and 80 kg wet weight make it light and easy to ride.

Capacity
49.0 ccm
Engine
Single, two-stroke
Gearbox
Not on record
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Wet weight
80.0 kg
Seat height
775 mm
Power
5.4 HP (4.0 kW)
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What’s new for the 2009 Piaggio Typhoon 50

vs the 2008
Spec20082009
Fuel capacity 4.00 litres (1.06 US gallons) not listed
Other years 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested
Speed 0Agility 63Comfort 45Off-road 5Touring 10Road manners 55
Off-road & trail5%
Cornering40%
City riding88%
Daily riding70%
Touring8%
Two-up20%
Track2%
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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At 775mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2009 Piaggio Typhoon 50, with a moderate knee angle of around 100 degrees and a slightly forward riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine
Capacity
49.0 ccm
Power
5.4 HP (4.0 kW)
Engine type
Single, two-stroke
Power/weight ratio
0.0675 HP/kg (wet)
Bore x stroke
39.5 x 40.3 mm
Compression
10.3:1
Cooling system
Air
Fuel system
Carburettor
Starting
Electric & kick
Ignition
Inductive
Lubrication system
Separate with automatic mixer
Transmission
Transmission type
Automatic
Final drive
Belt
Clutch
Automatic centrifuge type
Dimensions & weight
Wheelbase
1280 mm
Overall width
695 mm
Seat height
775 mm
Wet weight
80.0 kg
Dry weight
Not on record - add it
Fuel capacity
Not on record - add it
Chassis & suspension
Frame
Welded steel tubes with pressed steel reinforcements
Front suspension
Upside down telescopic hydraulic fork
Rear suspension
Hydraulic shock absorber
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
Other
Color options
Mistral Electric Blue, Black

Specs last verified against published sources: .

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 200520092010201520192024
Capacity 49 cc 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 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 2009 Piaggio Typhoon 50 has a Capacity of 49.0 ccm (2.99 cubic inches).

What engine power does the Piaggio Typhoon 50 have?

The 2009 Piaggio Typhoon 50 has a Power of 5.4 HP (4.0 kW).

How much does the Piaggio Typhoon 50 weigh?

The 2009 Piaggio Typhoon 50 has a Wet weight of 80.0 kg (176.4 pounds).

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