PIaggio X8 125

Make Model	Piaggio X8 125
Year	2006 - 07
Engine	Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve
Capacity	124 cc / 7.57 cub in.
Bore x Stroke	57 mm x 48.6 mm
Compression Ratio	12:1
Cooling System	Liquid cooled
Lubrication System	Separate with automatic mixer
Fuel System	Carburetor
Ignition	Inductive
Starting	Electric / Kick
Max Power	10.96 kW / 14.7 hp @ 10000 rpm
Max Torque	12 Nm / 1.2 kgf-m / 8.9 ft-lbs @ 8000 rpm
Transmission	CVT, twist and go
Final Drive	Belt
Clutch	Automatic, centrifugal, dry
Front Suspension	Hydraulic telescopic fork, 35 mm stanchions
Rear Suspension	Dual, 4-position preload adjustable shocks
Front Brakes	Single disc, 260 mm
Rear Brakes	Single disc, 240 mm
Wheels	Alloy rims and spokes
Front Tyre	120/70 - 14 in.
Rear Tyre	130/70 - 12 in.
Frame	Double cradle, high strength tubular steel
Dimensions	Length: 2050 mm / 80.7 in. Width: 700 mm / 27.6 in.
Wheelbase	1490 mm / 58.7 in.
Dry Weight	157 kg / 346 lbs
Fuel Capacity	12 L / 3.2 US gal

This is the bike every 30-something dreams of owning... sleek, svelte and in a class of its own.

It's a commuter's dream with a shed load of storage space. I packed away a lap-top, squash racquet and training kit and still had room for half a dozen bottles of Pinot Grigio (how very London) - it even boasts a power point for your mobile phone. The standard 125 model has the venerable air-cooled Leader engine, while the more luxurious 125 premium is boosted by the liquid-cooled version, along with a fully coloured front and rear panel. But it's the X8's performance and a comfortable, stylish traffic beater that gives it top marks.