Fly 150 3V and Fly 50 4V are two scooters with more modern designs that launched by Piaggio with the original objectives of the U.S. market. Previously, this model exhibited at the EICMA Show, Milan, last year, along with the Vespa 946 Concept.
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| 2014 Piaggio Fly 150 3V Scooter. (Picture from: http://www.ganzomag.com/) |
Fly 150 3V carrying engine with capacity of 150 cc and already use the three valves technology (two suction valves and one exhaust valve)
to improve at 104 mpg is incredibly fuel-efficient and maintenance
costs are more economical and servicing schedule twice as long.
Three-valve technology use makes the engine power
is also increased, claimed to reach 12.1 hp @ 7,000 rpm and torque of
13 Nm @ 6,000 rpm. While on the older version of Fly 150 engine that
still uses two valves, only capable of producing maximum power 11.6 hp @
7,750 rpm and torque of 11.5 Nm @ 6,000 rpm.
The 150 cc of engine capacity
on the Fly 150 3V scooter for U.S. felt special because in Europe only
given the capacity of 124 cc. With this 150 cc engine, the scooter can
be ran up to 100 kph (62 mph). Fly 150 3V scooter assessed more
competitive because it meets the minimum engine capacity requirements
that allowed cruising down the freeway in some U.S. states.
How
to Fly 50 4V? This variant is preferred for urban users! The 4-stroke
49.9cc engine produces 11.4 hp and can make the Piaggio Fly 50 4V reach
56 kph (35 mph). With a max rang of 350 km (218 miles), riding this
scooter on a daily basis for commuting or city errands provides
no-nonsense savings.
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| 2014 Piaggio Fly 50 4V Scooter. (Picture from: http://www.autoevolution.com/) |
With
a design blending both classic lines and a modern approach, the Piaggio
Fly 50V rolls on 12" lightweight cast wheels for increased comfort over
rougher roads, while the automatic "twist and go" transmission makes it
easy to operate even by riders with less experience.
Both
are the same dimension. Saddle height 29.9 inches from the ground,
using a 32 mm telescopic front suspension and single shock breaker 73 mm
at the rear. Gas tank is placed near the feet. As a result, large
storage space can be used for storing two half-face helmet.
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| Large storage capacity that can accommodate two half-face helmets. (Picture from: http://www.ganzomag.com/) |
The
disc brakes offer a dependable stopping force for the Piaggio Fly 150
3V and Fly 50 4V with multiple accessories are available: small or
king-size windshields, top cases and more. Piaggio offer price for 1
unit Fly 150 3V is $ 2,899 (Rp. 28.3 million) and the Fly 50 4V is $
2,199 (Rp. 21.5 million) and available in Graphic Black and Pearl White. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | PIAGGIO | GANZO | AUTOEVOLUTION]
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