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Piaggio 2016 news: on the big wheels

News - Piaggio 2016 news: on the hats of big wheels - Used PIAGGIO

Minority in France, the large-wheel scooter segment is extremely popular in Italy. Logical therefore that the specialist Piaggio presents at home, at the Eicma show in Milan, two new models: the Liberty and the Medley.

Minority in France, the large-wheel scooter segment is extremely popular in Italy. Logical therefore that the specialist Piaggio presents at home, at the Eicma show in Milan, two new models: the Liberty and the Medley.

Shunned by the French "scootomobilists" who prefer scooters with smaller wheels but larger trunk, the Liberty has still sold 90,000 copies since the launch of its very first version, 18 years ago.

In order to continue its successful career – in Italy especially -, the Piaggio scooter was thoroughly revised in 2016. Its slightly more generous dimensions should offer more space for the feet and knees, while the completely new trim – with real LEDs on the front – retains the style of previous models.

Engine side, the Liberty receives a new generation of engine called iGet available in 50, 125 and 150 cc. Italian engineers naturally claim that their new machines are "at the top of their three categories" in terms of quality, performance and fuel consumption..

More comfortable, still as classy and more efficient, the new Liberty is also more practical thanks to its larger trunk – but which still does not accommodate a full face helmet – and safer with its ABS delivered as standard on the 125 and 150 – it is compulsory in 2016 !

Finally, a clever "bike finder" control incorporated into the key activates the lights remotely, which will allow slightly dazed owners to distinguish their Liberty from a distance among the many others … and in the middle of Honda’s SHs, too. !

Fans of big wheels can also discover at the Piaggio stand a new model that intends to become "the new leader in terms of style, technology and finish", announce the officials of the Pontedera brand..

Designed by the stylistic center of the Piaggio group, the Medleys hide under their fairing the same iGet 125 and 150 cc engines as the new Liberty (4 valves, liquid cooling) but complete them with a "Star & Stop" system unique to the Reds of Bologna (inaugurated by the Tokyo Reds on the).

The new Piaggio scooter also stands out from its brother by its carrying capacity, estimated by its manufacturer to be two modular helmets. His secret? The fuel tank is located between the driver’s feet, which improves the handling of this 135 kg scoot (all full)..

For the safety and tranquility of its user and owner, the Medley is also fitted as standard with dual-track ABS and a coded immobilizer system. That is the demand of the people ? The availability dates, prices and colors of the new Piaggio scooters are unknown at the moment: stay tuned !

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