Port Injected Alfa/n type with closed loop
system, Lambda sensor in exhaust pipe and three-way double catalytic
converter / Electric (Bendix) with automatic decompressor and automatic
choke
Starting
Electric with
oil-bath free wheel
Clutch
Automatic multi disc dry centrifugal
Max Power
30.6 kW / 41 hp @
7250 rpm
Max Toque
46 Nm / 4.69
kgf-m / 33.9 ft-lb @ 5250 rpm
Transmission
VT automatic transmission with centrifugal
clutch
Final Drive
Belt
Frame
Double-cradle chassis in high strength steel
tube
Front Suspension
Hydraulic telescopic fork, Ĝ41mm
Rear Suspension
Two double-acting hydraulic shock
absorbers with adjustable spring preloading and progressive linkage
Front Brakes
Dual 280mm disc,
ABS
Rear Brakes
Single 240mm disc, ABS
Front
Rim
3.50 x 15 in.
Front Tyre
120/70 - 15 in
Rear
Rim
4.00 x 13 in.
Rear
Tyre
150/70 - 13 in
Dimensions
Length:
2265 mm / 89.2 in.
Width:
800 mm / 31.5 in.
Wheelbase
1640 mm / 64.6
in.
Seat Height
760 mm / 29.9 in.
Dry Weight
224 kg / 494
lbs
Fuel Capacity
15.5 L / 4.1 US gal
Reserve
2 L / 0.5 US gal
The X10 is born, the latest heir
of the glorious Piaggio GT line: a true flagship on two wheels, for those
looking for maximum comfort in a maxi scooter with all-Italian elegance.
Electric adjustment of the rear
suspension, dual ABS and ASR system, parking brake integrated into the
stand, everything about the new X10 is designed to ensure comfort, maximum
functionality and total safety. And then there is the on-board computer with
LCD screen, backlit controls, large windshield, triple glove compartment and
a generous boot.
With the new Piaggio X10 travel
is an everyday luxury.
Piaggio emerges as the leader in
the Gran Turismo sector with a proposal that represents the highest
evolution of the Italian "maxi" concept.
The new X10 is the latest heir
to Piaggio's long GT tradition which for two decades has influenced the
trends in this prestigious market segment. A success that can be measured in
more than 400,000 vehicles sold in various versions of true industry
landmarks such as Hexagon, X8, X9 and XEvo.
Piaggio X10 is a true flagship
on two wheels with its elegant design, characterized by an innovative
alternation of complex surfaces and volumes; a new generation of vehicle
designed to meet the most advanced mobility requirements: performance
benchmark combined with great comfort and handling, to deal with longer
distances in total comfort, but also for smoothly moving around the city in
complete safety.
A proposal that further evolves
and exalts the concept of "travelling living room": elegant, exclusive and
fully equipped as standard with a rich endowment and numerous details
designed to please the eye, but always with maximum functionality.
Piaggio X10 provides the urban
commuter with an excellent load capacity, thanks to its large helmet
compartment - with mat, courtesy light, 12V socket, and able to comfortably
accommodate two flip up helmets - and three glove-boxes in the leg shield
back plate.
Offered in three different
modern, eco friendly and high performance engines, - 125, 350 and 500 -
Piaggio X10 is able to meet the daily mobility requirements of the most
diverse users, offering a wide range of customization possibilities.
A unique style
A comfortable and elegant look
for a design that is modern and classic at the same time, looking to the
future but also conserving and further developing the distinctive and
authentically Italian style of the Piaggio family. The new X10 stands out
for a look that succeeds in being original without sacrificing harmony and
where the utmost attention to detail pleases the eye, while ensuring maximum
functionality.
Attention is captured by the
front headlight assembly that contains the poly-ellipsoidal element of the
high-beam headlight, the two complex surface parabolas of the low-beam
lights and turn indicators and that, crossing the front over the entire
width, makes the "look" of the new Piaggio X10 unique.
Inside a light frame represents
- and sublimates - the already famous hexagonal logo which for years has
characterized the frontal view of the Piaggio models: a tribute to
tradition, but in a modern way. An effect achieved by placing, behind a
frosted surface, 6 high-efficiency LEDs whose light, as it spreads out,
generates a continuous beam which also serves as the daylight running light.
Another detail that links the
X10 to the latest models in the Piaggio range is the metal insert that
horizontally covers the entire vehicle, creating a nice contrast with the
parts in the colour of the bodywork; an element of style that fits into the
dominant "wave" motif that gives dynamism to the side view, from the
mudguard to the tail.
Soft surfaces alternate with
harder and more decisive signs, resulting in an alternation of concave and
convex, smooth and flowing lines, that exudes power and dynamism.
The rear is characterized by the
limited height difference between the rider and passenger seats, then
finishes in a truncated tail, where the two large handles stand out and that
ties in perfectly to the side line. A choice that has the advantage of
combining the functionality of an easy climb on board for passengers of all
sizes with the beauty of the rear view, enhanced by the presence of the
large 150/70 tyre and the horizontally developed, car-inspired dual
headlight assembly- two slender lines of LEDs protected by a transparent
glass - and complemented by the satin moulding on which Piaggio is
imprinted.
Once on board the Piaggio X10,
the view is dominated by the rich and complete instrument panel: a synthesis
of style and technology that is similar in form and content to the
instrument panel of a luxury sedan.
Between the two large circular
dials for the speedometer and rpm indicator - backlit in blue - is placed
the 4-inch LCD screen of the onboard computer, which is also blue.
On the display a variety of
information can be displayed including that relating to the average and
instantaneous fuel consumption, average and maximum speeds, autonomy, fuel
level and cooling liquid temperature, and even travel time, clock, ambient
temperature with ice alarm, indicator of the double-map of the engine
control unit, level of electric shock absorber adjustment, trip counter with
two partials and battery voltage.
An upper lid contains the 11
warning lights that indicate the operation of high-beams, turn indicators,
reserve, oil pressure, warning (injection), immobilizer, ABS, ASR, hazard
and starter inhibition.
An absolute novelty in the
scooter world are the backlit controls on the handlebars, a solution which
also guarantees prompt and effective recognition at night of controls on
gauge blocks, for better safety.
To the right we find the
start-up button, the button to select mapping (on 350), the engine stop
command key and the mode key to navigate through the information on the
on-board computer.
To the left are the acoustic
buzzer button, the turn indicators one and the high-beam/low-beam/flashing
command.
The double up and down button
for adjusting the shock absorber (for the 500) and the ASR and the hazard
buttons are instead placed in the leg shield back plate, along with the
commands for opening the saddle and the fuel flap, which, placed on the
centre tunnel allows for easy access without having to descend from the
vehicle.
The broad and comfortable saddle
of the X10, located just 760 mm above ground, is the result of a careful
ergonomic study aimed at giving the rider a seat that is entirely
comfortable and stable.
The longitudinal adjustment of
the lumbar cushion allows both to vary the space available to the passenger
and to provide optimum support to the lumbar area of the rider.
Comfortable and practical seat
cover.
On the new the X10, maximum
comfort is also ensured by the riding position - designed to allow the rider
to stretch his legs on the spacious side footrests, whose antislip coverage
extends to cover the lower part of the side leg shield back plate - and the
large windscreen which, thanks to the innovative and welcoming double bend
profile and the lower anti-turbulence slot, optimizes the aerodynamics of
the vehicle, effectively protecting the rider and passenger from the direct
impact of air.
The protection comes complete
with two glass appendices that run along the side profile of the shield:
studied in the wind tunnel, they effectively deflect air from the entire
side.
The new Piaggio X10 also offers
the maximum in terms of load capacity.
In the leg shield back plate
there is a central compartment among the largest in its class -where the
comfortable 12V mains power socket is located- and two comfortable drawers
for objects, ideal for keeping your keys, wallet or highway service coupon
at hand.
The drawer on the left also has
a USB port which you can use to power your mobile phone or navigation system
Lifting the saddle, kept open by
a practical piston system, we then find a more than generous housing: an
authentic boot, equipped with anti-shock mat and a courtesy light, able to
comfortably accommodate two flip up helmets.
Piaggio X10 500 Model
Highlights
Engine
Elegant and cozy, comfortable
and functional, but also safe, fun and high-performance.
For lovers of high-performance
is dedicated the engine 500.
The Piaggio 492 cc engine is in
fact capable of expressing a maximum power of 40 CV and a maximum torque of
over 42 Nm, values that place it at the top of its class.
The dual spark plug system has
also made it possible to optimise combustion inside the cylinder, with a
decrease in noise and gas emissions.
The result is a flexible,
high-performance engine, full even at low and medium engine speeds, but due
to the "closed loop" fuel injection system equipped with lambda probe on the
exhaust and 3-way catalytic converter, reduces emissions to a minimum.
Chassis and brake system
The new Piaggio X10 adopts
first-order chassis solutions that favour comfort and stability for long
distances without having to compromise in terms of agility, manoeuvrability
and ease of riding. On the double-cradle chassis made of high strength
steel, on the front there works a traditional type fork with a travel of 115
mm, for the benefit of better comfort on any type of road surface.
On the 500, however, a rear
single shock absorber has been chosen with electrically adjustable
preloading, located on the right side of the vehicle, which receives the
load of the wheel through a lever. The preloading, which optimizes the
structure depending on the load and the type of riding desired, can be
adjusted without descending from the vehicle by simply turning the up and
down command, located in the leg shield back plate and viewable on the
instrument using a digital display.
The 5-spoke wheel rims are 15" in front (tyre 120/70) and 13" to the rear
(tyre 150/70).
Piaggio X10 is equipped with a
sophisticated braking system with dual disc of 280 mm on the front and
single disc of 240 mm at the rear, standard equipped with the combined
braking system, and, on option, the ABS/ ASR double system (Acceleration
Slippery Regulation).
Thanks to the combined braking,
the right lever operates on just one of the front callipers, while with the
left you can simultaneously operate the other front calliper and the rear
one. A divider valve calibrates the pressure of the front brake depending on
the rear one, so as to allow greater braking performance while at the same
time avoiding locking the front wheel early on difficult surfaces, which do
not guarantee optimal handling.
In the version with ABS and ASR,
each wheel is equipped with a speed detection system - a sensor and tone
wheel - which instantaneously measures its velocity and deceleration
compared to that of the vehicle.
The sensors communicate with a
3-channel hydraulic control unit that activates the ABS system when one of
the two wheels decelerates sharply compared to the vehicle, preventing
locking of the wheels and ensuring stable and efficient braking of the
vehicle even on surfaces with a low coefficient of friction.
The ASR also uses the
electronics and the ABS sensors to compare the speed of rotation of the two
wheels. When the sensors sense an excessive speed of the rear wheel, the
control unit intervenes (first on the advance and then, if needed, also on
the injection) to prevent skidding and avoid losing control of the vehicle.
The ASR system can be
deactivated via a button on the leg shield back plate, to ensure the
possibility of disengaging even in special conditions - hill starts, on
gravel, etc. - but is activated again automatically at each ignition of the
panel.
Another security feature of the
new Piaggio X10 is the presence of the parking brake built into the side
stand: at each extraction of the crutch the brake is activated
automatically, maintaining the X10 stable and secure also when stopping in
non-flat terrain.
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