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Introduced in 2001, the Piaggio Beverly has been produced in engine sizes ranging from 125 to 500 cc. Early models were powered by Piaggio's water-cooled L.E.A.D.E.R. engine. In 2005 models with 250 cm 3 and 500 cm 3 displacement were also presented and the engine range was subsequently expanded to 300 cm 3, 350 cm 3 and 400 cm 3 displacement.
In 1959 Piaggio came under the control of the Agnelli family, the owners of car maker Fiat SpA. By 1960 Vespa had produced and sold 4 million units worldwide. [10] In 1964 the aeronautical and motorcycle divisions of Piaggio split to become two independent companies as a result of the wide ownership by Fiat in Italian industry.
Motorcycles with a V-twin engine mounted with its crankshaft mounted in line with the frame, e.g. the Honda CX series, are said to have "transverse" engines, [1] [2] while motorcycles with a V-twin mounted with its crankshaft mounted perpendicular to the frame, e.g. most Harley-Davidsons, are said to have "longitudinal" engines.
The Piaggio Medley is a scooter produced by the Italian vehicle manufacturer Piaggio. ... is smaller than the Beverly but more spacious than the entry level Liberty, ...
The X7 was produced between 2007 and 2012 with water-cooled engines with 125 cm 3, 250 cm 3, 300 cm 3 and 400 cm 3 displacement. It has large wheels, a comfortable chassis, a comfortable bench and plenty of storage space; A full-face helmet and a jet helmet fit in the helmet compartment.
The Piaggio MP3 (Moto Piaggio a 3 ruote, "Piaggio moto with 3 wheels") is a tilting three-wheeled scooter by Italian manufacturer Piaggio. First marketed in 2006, it is noted for its combination of two front wheels and a single rear wheel.
Previewed at the EICMA in Milan in November 2011 [1] with three single-cylinder four-stroke engines of 125, [2] 350 and 500 cm 3. [3] [4] [5] [6]The 350 cm 3 models have the Piaggio Multimedia Platform (PMP) system, through which it is possible to check data on engine speed, odometer, average and maximum speed, fuel consumption and other scooter parameters via Bluetooth with a smartphone. [7]
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.