2012 Piagio Zip 50 and Piaggio Zip 100 Scooter Style

Piaggio’s snappy town scooter, the 2012 Piagio Zip 50 and Piaggio Zip 100, is available in 50cc and 100cc confgurations to further enhance the agility and maneuverability that’s made it a benchmark in the compact scooter segment. Nimble and easy on the hip pocket. 2012 Piagio Zip 50 and Piaggio Zip 100 economical and environmentally friendly 50cc or 100cc engines Electric start. Twist-and-go automatic transmission. Front disc brake and  powerful rear drum for strong,  predictable and safe stopping in all conditions 50cc model can be ridden on car licence in QLD, WA, SA and NT.

2012 Piagio Zip 50 and Piaggio Zip 100 First of all you need to ask yourself what you will use the scooter for. Think about the roads you’ll be using and the speed of the surrounding road users. It will help to use the guide chart to your right to narrow down your choice. You can then think about the style of scooter you require. Piaggio is the contemporary brand with the modern clean lines. Gilera is the sport brand with aggressive styling and performance to match. Vespa is the classic favourite and stands alone as the embodiment of scooter style.

Piagio Zip 50 is 50cc scooters are speed limited (by law) to 50km/h. Best suited for local suburban
travel on 40, 50, and 60km/h speed limited roads and the congested inner city. Piaggio Zip 100 is100cc scooters are best suited for local travel, continuous travel on 80km/h roads and brief commutes on 100km/h speed- limited roads.

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2012 Piaggio X7 300 Evo Powerful and Economical

The Piaggio all-new X7 300 Evo is agile and compact, yet with all the rider protection and stability of a maxi scooter. Now with extra power and torque, it offers all the comfort and ease of control necessary for urban traffc and takes the grind out of your daily commute. 2012 Piaggio X7 300 Evo Powerful and economical 278cc liquid-cooled, fuel-injected, four-valve, four-stroke engine with twist-and-go automatic transmission. Large under-seat lockable storage space. New rear carry rack included as standard feature. Windshield for extra riding comfort.

2012 Piaggio X7 300 Evo is front and rear disc brakes for strong, predictable and safe stopping in all conditions. A complete range of accessories including a 44-litre top box and larger windshield for all weather protection, Two double-acting hydraulic shock absorbers with four spring preload settings.

Piaggio X7 300 Evo maximum speeds are a guide only andare affected by load and weather conditions. Extended and continuous operation should be around 80-85 percent of the maximum speed capability and maximum speed reserved for intermittent bursts.50cc scooters are speed limited to 50km/h by law and allow car licence holders in QLD, WA, NT and SA to ride on a car licence.

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2012 Piaggio Xevo 400ie and Piaggio Xevo 125

The 2012 Piaggio Xevo 400ie is master 400 engine with electronic injection. 2012 Piaggio Xevo 125 LEADER 125 engine. Double access to load compartmen to store two open face helmets or objects up to 80 cm long. Maximum comfort: broad saddle, ergonomic handle and passenger backrest. Analogue and digital instruments with onboard computer and rpm indicator. Hazard control on the handlebar.

2012 Piaggio Xevo 400ie and Piaggio Xevo 125 Extra large windshield with hand guards. Top box kit with tilting luggage carrier, Leg cover, scooter cover and electronic alarm.

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2012 Piaggio MP3 LT 300ie Review

2012 Piaggio MP3 LT 300ie is  the only scooter with a 300cc engine  that can be ridden  with  a  standard  car  licence.  Derived  from  the  revolutionary Piaggio MP3 range, the MP3 LT maintains all off the advanced features of  the  standard  MP3,  characteristics  which  made  the  frst  three wheeler scooter such an outstanding success.

2012 Piaggio MP3 LT 300ie with 300cc engine with electronic injection. Ride by Wire electronic accelerator. Unparalleled stability in all riding conditions thanks to the revolutionary quadrilateral front suspension system. Double access to storage compartment which has enough capacity for two open face helmets. 3 wheels with 3 disc brakes provide more braking power than any other scooter. Electronic front suspension locking system
to park the vehicle without using the centre stand. Pedal operated combined braking system. Can be ridden with a normal car license even on dual carriageways and motorways.

2012 Piaggio MP3 LT 300ie Style windshield. Comfort windshield. Large top box kit with tilting support
(capable of carrying two open face helmets. Medium top box kit with tilting support (capable of carrying two open face helmets. Leg cover. Waterproof scooter cover. Electronic alarm.

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2012 Piaggio MP3 Yourban 300 LT & MP3 125

2012 Piaggio MP3 Yourban 300 LT & 125 Piaggio  has  expanded  its 3 wheel  family  with  the  MP3  Yourban. Complete with the same technology as the classic MP3, however the MP3  Yourban  is more  streamlined  and  compact making  it  ideal  for whizzing through city traffc. Also the 300ie version can be ridden on a  car license, a market frst, meaning it’s now even easier to beneft from  the advantages of scootering.

The 2012 Piaggio MP3 LT is the only 300ie scooter that can be ridden on a car licence. Two different engines, in 125 and 300cc capacities, both featuring an electronic injection system. Two independently sprung, tilting front wheels: an absolutely innovative technological solution for enhanced handling and stability. Compact dimensions ensure ease of manoeuvrability.

The new 2012 Piaggio MP3 LT 300 is Style windshield. Comfort windshield. Large top box kit with tilting support (capable of carrying two open face helmets). Medium top box kit with tilting support (capable of carrying two open face helmets). Leg cover, waterproof scooter coverand Electronic alarm.

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2012 Piaggio Fly 50 4V Strong Heritage

The company is betting that the 2012 Piaggio Fly 50 4V strong heritage plus its sturdy frame, adult-rated supsension and front disc brake - will sway buyers away from less expensive alternatives. Factor in a halogen headlight, a two-up seat and comprehensive instrumentation as standard equipment, and Piaggio looks to have a pretty persuasive argument.

The 2012 Piaggio Fly 50 4V inherits Piaggio's tradition of success, using the latest technology and design trends. The result is a reliable vehicle for everyday riding that stands out for its style, comfort and ease of use. Light, compact, and agile, the Fly is easy to use, simple to park, and offers excellent power to weight ratio for enhanced performance. With 12" alloy wheels and front disc brakes it may be the best value in the market.

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2012 Piaggio Fly 150 Superior Performance

Technologically advanced, the 2012 Piaggio Fly 150  inherits the Piaggio tradition of combining safety, reliability, and practicality with a smart, sleek European design.  The Piaggio Fly 150 is lightweight and agile, easy to use, simple to park, and offers excellent power to weight ratio for superior performance in city driving.  The 12” wheels and large, tubeless tires create stability and a good maneuverability in heavy traffic. An environmentally-friendly single cylinder, four stroke Piaggio engine saves on gas. The under-seat storage compartment is big enough to accommodate a full-sized helmet, and there is also a handy glove and cell phone compartment.

The 2012 Piaggio Fly scooter’s 150cc air-cooled, four-stroke, carbureted engine has no problem negotiating  the hills on campus roads. The scooter kept up nicely with traffic.  Its four-stroke engine also is nice and quiet; a pedestrian asked me at one stop if it was electric powered. Technologically advanced, the Piaggio Fly 150 inherits Piaggio's tradition of combining safety, reliability, and practicality with an eye-catching elegantly crafted design. The 12" alloy wheels and large tubeless tires also contribute to greater stability and agility in traffic, and the low seat is perfect for riders of all heights.

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2012 Piaggio Typhoon 125 New Review

The new 2012 Piaggio Typhoon 125 is designed in Italy and fully automatic with a new Piaggio Typhoon 125cc fuel efficient engine. You’ll bound over city streets and country roads comfortably with new fatter tires, a stronger tubular steel frame, and a lower seat height. Bring along a passenger or whatever you need for where you're going. When it's time to park it, there’s plenty of locking storage for your gear.

Piaggio Typhoon 125 Specifications

ENGINE TYPE: Single cylinder 4-stroke

CYLINDER CAPACITY 124 cc

BORE x STROKE 2.2" x 1.1"

MAX POWER AT SHAFT n/a

MAX TORQUE 8.2 Nm / 7,500 rpm

Max speed 60 mph

Fuel tank capacity 1.8 g

Gas mileage 90 mpg

Cooling System Forced air

Chassis Double cradle trellis made of high strength steel Front Suspension Hydraulic telescopic fork with straight stanchions Rear Suspension Hydraulic single shock absorber w. spring preload Front Brake 220mm disc with dual-piston floating caliper Rear Brake Drum 140 mm Front Tire Tubeless 120/80-12" Rear Tire Tubeless 130/80-12" Length 76" Width 28" Wheelbase 53" Seat Height 30” Dry Weight 258 Type Approval EPA and CARB Colors Black, yellow

Ignition Electric starter with automatic choke Gears 'Twist 'n go' automatic CVT

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2012 Piaggio BV Tourer 300and BV Tourer 250 Middleweight class

Europe’s largest maker of two wheel transportation knows how to build a Piaggio BV Tourer 250 scooter. This freshly restyled step-through, with its punchy fuel-injected engine, 16 inch alloy wheels and upright ergonomics, narrows the gap between traditional scooters and entry level motorcycles, particularly for those riders who commute in and around congested urban areas and favor the simplicity of an automatic clutch and transmission over their manual counterparts. Fresh styling and solid all-around performance broaden consumer appeal for this big wheel automatic. Bottom line, the $4899 BV Tourer 250 makes a strong argument for the smaller-wheel set.
 

Piaggio Maxi-Scooters Earn "Line-up of the Year" At a time when maxiscooters really arrived in the American conciousness, Piaggio Group was there just in time to expand and refine its broad stable of U.S. offerings.  Offering five models, Piaggio leads the way with the MP3 500, MP3 400 and BV Tourer 500 in the Big Maxi class, as well as the MP3 250 and 2012 BV Tourer 250 in the Middleweight class.

Perhaps I was predisposed towards liking the 2012 Piaggio BV Tourer 300and BV Tourer 250, I just didn’t realize how much fun this little bugger would be or how well it would work. For starters, it’s got a lot more gumption than I expected.  It’s got a fuel injected, liquid cooled, overhead cam, four-valve engine, that’s downright peppy so this thing flat out hauls. It’s a full automatic as well, which make it seem even quicker than it is, but better yet, means the engine is always at its torque peak, and this thing actually goes around corners.

I was also impressed with the BV’s utility.  It’s a hard thing to beat when it comes to running errands.  It starts instantly, and is ready to go immediately so you can literally roll the thing out of the garage, hit the starter button and be on your way.  It’s also got plenty of under the seat storage so carrying stuff is a breeze. Best of all it gets like a zillion miles to the gallon, well maybe not a zillion, but by my rough guess over 75 and that’s with the throttle yanked wide open most of the time.

I’m impressed by the 2012 Piaggio BV Tourer 300. It can certainly cruise, or at least troll if you ask it to and it is most definitely a practical alternative to either a car or a bigger bike, especially if you’re just looking for something to ride to work or run errands with.  Besides this thing is just plain fun to ride, it’s lively, and within its design parameters, quick enough to keep things interesting.  It’s also practical, and economical to run, and if it’s an issue, takes up little more space in the garage than your average Schwinn.

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2012 Piaggio BV Tourer 500 Best Speed

The new 2012 Piaggio BV Tourer 500 is agile enough for navigating city streets, but it also has the added power for “touring” capabilities like its ergonomic driving position.  Ideal for long distance rides as well as getting around town with power and style, the BV Tourer 500 gives you the freedom to move in complete comfort wherever you want to go.

 Piaggio Maxi-Scooters Earn "Line-up of the Year" At a time when maxiscooters really arrived in the American consciousness, Piaggio Group was there just in time to expand and refine its broad stable of U.S. offerings. Offering five models, PIaggio leads the way with the MP3 500, MP3 400 and BV Tourer 500 in the Big Maxi class, as well as the MP3 250 and BV Tourer 250 in the Middleweight class.

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2012 Piaggio MP3 500 Fantastic Scooter

The Piaggio MP3 500 quickly learned that the liquid-cooled, fuel-injected 493cc, 40 horsepower, single-cylinder engine is quite capable of maintaining freeway speeds of 80 mph.  That output is certainly enough to leave the cars for dead when the lights change, even with an initial launch that feels a tad soft in the way many CVT-equipped scooters seem to be. But after a few yards of relatively lazy thrust, the engine reaches an rpm-range with good torque and just locks on those revs as road speed increases. Before long you find yourself using both levers to slow the bike, then switching to the left lever to free the right hand so you can flick the front undercarriage-lock switch just as the bike stops moving. That way the Piaggio MP3 500 holds itself upright, and you don't have to put a foot down. It takes a little practice, but it's a neat trick.

2012 Piaggio MP3 500

The 2012 MP3 500 is the three wheeler for those who want to stand out from the crowd, or at least to keep up with the motorcycling crowd.  The entire Piaggio MP3 lineup makes riding easier than ever before by providing increased stability, particularly at lower speeds. Both the MP3 400cc and 500cc models are as stylish as they are affordable and can handle short trips, heavy commuting or long pleasurable rides equally well.  If Batman owned a scooter the Piaggio MP3 500 would be it One of the coolest things about the MP3 is the electro-hydraulic suspension locking system: It has no sidestand because the scooter can be locked at any angle whenever you stop. The MP3 500 is fast, furious and fun.

deal for the campus or the rock club, the muscular and aggressive MP3 500 is as high-tech as its little brothers. The MP3 can be pushed into deep lean angles without the fear of the abrupt step-outs common to single track front ends.  In the canyons, the two tracks make for increased mental security. Back and forth is wicked fun like skiing’s giant slalom racing. At speed, the MP3 is as stable as any other streetbike out there. Boasting a 40-degree lean angle, the MP3 is great fun on twisty roads the MP3 requires 20% less breaking distance than best-in-class two-wheel scooters.   We can believe it, as the MP3 can be braked harder than you might expect.

 Piaggio’s MP3 is a scooter you won’t soon forget. The two front wheels give the 2012 MP3 500 more stability than either a (two wheel) scooter or a motorcycle, yet it turns and leans with surprising nimbleness.  Fun and easy to ride on city streets, the 90 mph top speed and Tom Tom navigation system make the MP3 a great choice for over the road trips. This is not your grandma’s scooter, to say the least.  The three-wheeled MP3 goes around corners like a motorcycle thanks to some innovative engineering and looks like a cross between a grasshopper and a transformer.  If Darth Vader had a scooter, this would be it.

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2012 Piaggio MP3 400 Fantastic

The 2012 Piaggio MP3 400 is one of the most inventive and coolest rides available in the US. Piaggio Maxi Scooters Earn "Lineup of the Year" At a time when maxiscooters really arrived in the American consciousness, Piaggio Group was there just in time to expand and refine its broad stable of U.S. offerings. Offering five models, Piaggio leads the way with the MP3 500, MP3 400 and BV Tourer 500 in the Big Maxi class, as well as the MP3 250 and BV Tourer 250 in the Middleweight class.

2012 Piaggio MP3 400

The 2012 Piaggio MP3 400 is one model that defies a standard description.  Piaggio, an Italian company known for the Vespa line of scooters, has come up with a bike that offers comfort, storage, speed and performance that is compact and user-friendly.   In the world of two- and four-wheelers, the new MP3 400 is a contender, whether you’re running errands around town or going for the open road.  It is a refined vehicle that hugs the corners and gives you performance and practicality in a small but efficient package.

2012 Piaggio MP3 400

 Motorcycles and 2012 Piaggio MP3 400 scooters get incredible gas mileage, but safety has always been a concern, plus the need for a special license. But they are the only thing that gets over 50 or 60 mpg consistently. Enter the Piaggio MP3 series, currently taking America by storm (I have two!). The bikes come in 250cc, 400cc and 500cc. And don't let their sleek European scooter design fool anyone; these are full-fledged vehicles that can gain speeds in excess of 60 ad 90 mph, all while getting 50-65mpg or more; and, they have three wheels, two in front, one in back, thus eliminating the need for a special license. I first took a two day course from the Motorcycle Safety Foundation of America, just to see if I could do this and if I could, how to do it right By taking the class I was able to skip the whole motorcycle permit thing and just take the test for the license.

2012 Piaggio MP3 400

This thing is positively brilliant!  Craving attention?  Nothing on wheels short of Britney Spears exiting a Lamborghini draws onlookers like the MP3! Two impediments that keep “civilians” from riding are the need to master a manual clutch/gearbox and the fear of tipping over. Piaggio’s three-model MP3 line directly addresses those concerns.

Built for the grueling city commute, driving the Piaggio MP3 400 Scooter 2012 will be the most enjoyable part of your workday. You’ll never be late for that big meeting, as the MP3 400 is boosted by a single-cylinder MASTER, four stroke, four valve, electronic injection engine. Not only is it fuel efficient and speedy, this Piaggio scooter gives ride stability a whole new meaning.

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2012 Piaggio MP3 250 Scooter Modif

The 2012 Piaggio MP3 250 is the perfect around-town and shorter distance bike. Peppy, sporty and fuel efficient, the under seat storage capacity and additional top case make it able to go grocery shopping or take a friend around town on errands. The dual front tires make corner stability unbeatable, while the automatic transmission and other creature comforts make use extremely easy. Now the 250 is perfect and will perform well at any distance - it's bigger brother the MP3 500 is the long distance touring scooter America's (and me, apparently) waited for to break the bike/scooter barrier.
Replacing the stock windscreen on the 2012 Piaggio MP3 is really very simple, with the most work being removing the  rubber grommets from the original and replacing them into the new screen. Once this is done, it really is  just plug and play.  I find that the Fabbri screen makes a huge difference as to the amount of buffeting I get now versus the stock windscreen. Sitting on the bike, I look 2 or 3 inches above the screen. I also purchased a Laminar Lip to put onto the Fabbri screen. As Laminar does not yet have a specific  model for this bike/screen combo, I ordered the 14-inch Cruiser lip and it is necessary to use a heat gun  to adjust the two side pieces to match the curvature of the Fabbri so that the double-sided tape fits  completely flush.

To install the lip properly, I had to carefully heat the center of it with a heatggun and then gently bend the  two ends together to pull the sides inward enough to fit onto the Fabbri screen. Additionally, it is necessary  to heat the the two side pieces in order to mold them so that they mate flat with the Fabbri along the length  where the two-sided tape goes to hold the lip onto the windscreen surface.

2012 Piaggio MP3 250

I chose the Gorilla 7017 alarm system for my 2012 MP3 250 as it had a good combination of features (remote  paging and multiple alarm trigger modes) versus price. The alarm is wired directly to the battery (not via  the Motor ON relay) and consists of the main siren/system box, a tilt sensor and a paging antenna.

2012 Piaggio MP3 250

At this point, the Comagination brake flasher still has me stumped. Whereas the install procedure is  simplicity itself (3 wires, you break the line to the brake lights, put the flasher module in between and  then connect the third wire to ground), I’m damned if  I can find a good place to intercept the brake light feed! The MP3 250 has two brake lights which (at some point and location) combine together. It is this location I have yet to find. I know that I’m looking for a White/Black wire, but not the best place to get to it.  Very frustrating!

Being 6’5” (198 cm) with long legs, I found early on that I really needed to sit back a couple more inches than the molded front portion of the stock seat allowed. I tried using an Airhawk cushion, and although  that helped, the backrest portion of the front part of the seat still dug into my posterior, so I contacted a local custom upholstery company (www.velocityupholstery.com) and discussed with them what could be done. We agreed that they would essentially extend the height of the rear portion of the seat all the way to the front of the seat. Additionally, I had them put a 1-inch topper of memory foam just under the new marine vinyl covering.

This makes a real difference and is much better than the original. I had them replace the two side pieces with a contrasting red vinyl and it is finished with contrasting French  stitching. Note that the shape of the plastic base portion of the seat makes it difficult to do too much  change, and I find that there is therefore not a lot of foam between the high portion of the upper back  seat area. Putting the Airhawk back on the seat totally solves this issue and I know have a seat that feels great to sit on and allows me to sit farther back.

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