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The front suspension locks or unlocks using a switch, which is located just below the throttle on the right handlebar. The suspension lock can only be activated manually, at low speeds or at a stop; the lock is automatically disengaged when the engine speed exceeds 2,500 rpm. [1]
The Vespa was built with two drum brakes, a single-cylinder air cooled engine (aluminum head) and a steel chassis, but has been improved with a new front suspension and a revised rear axle for more stability. It was distributed as Vespa P 125 X and as Vespa P 200 E with an electronic ignition (E for Elettronica) and since 1978 as Vespa P 150 X.
The fuel cap was located underneath the (hinged) seat, which saved the cost of an additional lock on the fuel cap or need for additional metal work on the smooth skin. The scooter had rigid rear suspension and small 8-inch (200 mm) wheels that allowed a compact design and plenty of room for the rider's legs.
Piaggio also produced some stablemates to the Ciao: The Piaggio Si, with a telescopic front fork suspension, the Piaggio Grillo, with 14-inch wheel, Piaggio Boxer, the Si's ancestor, the Piaggio Boss, with kick starter, mass button and speedometer and the Piaggio Bravo with a telescopic front fork and a shock absorber rear suspension. 1982 ...
Now Runner has an analog-digital board, bigger wheels, the seat opens by pressing the steering wheel lock. On two-stroke models the oil filler hole has now been moved under the front of the seat, and there is a basic tool in the small compartment at the back. The 2008 models had minor updates.
On the rear axle, for the first time, a brand new suspension was used with a single shock absorber with gas spring mounted horizontally with a progressive linkage system. In addition, there is the anti-lock braking system ABS and anti-skid traction control (ASR). The braking system consists of two discs, of which the front one is 220 mm. [8]
The front suspension uses a MacPherson strut, rear suspension uses a rigid axle with twin-blade parabolic leaf springs, allowing a load capacity of 1,000 kg on the front axle and up to 2020 kg on the rear axle. The chassis is rear-wheel drive, ESC, ASR, ABS and EBD as standard. The Porter NP6 range can be customized with hundreds of variants.
Two wheels in front and only the single rear wheel tilts, referred to as 2F1T (i.e. two front one tilt). [9] Two wheels in front and all three wheels tilt, referred to as 2F3T (i.e. two front three tilt). Notable examples include the Piaggio MP3, Yamaha Tricity, and Toyota i-Road.