Any thoughts on the Piaggio Typhoon 50

[desperado]

Whats up fellas? I am looking at this bike around my way which was very seldom used and a good price.
Trying to find out if anyone here owns or has previously owned one, and what you think about them.

Thanks

[Saved]

What year?

[desperado]

Not quite sure but it is in recent years.
At least an '05.
I was told it was bought in 2008
only 300 miles on it.

[bakaracer]

In europe alot of guys use them but here in the states not so much because its hard to get parts if something breaks and only a few places can bring in those parts so they can control the cost of the parts.so it can get pricey.

[desperado]

thanks, bak. I figured so, being Vespa product.
It's been hard to find a good review on it, though.
I might just pass on it anyways.

[bakaracer]

They make alot of aftermarket stuff for it and the fly but alot of that stuff is sold in europe and only a few places sell aftermarket parts for it.if there was more stuff for to get here in the states that bike would be the s*** to ride.

[Clivester]

That scooter shares the same engine as Gilera and some Aprilia models. Still not common, but widens the options a bit.

[veedubh20]

piaggio typhoon parts are everywhere!

[eliteguy50]

I don't know about parts but the body reminds me of the newer honda cub so I vote go for it

[eliteguy50]

Just for an idea of the market: http://madison.craigslist.org/mcy/1676882349.html

[desperado]

Just for an idea of the market: http://madison.craigslist.org/mcy/1676882349.html

Dang, $1500 bucks, 6000 miles, a bit steep.

The one I was looking at was only $500 with 314 miles on it driven by a 14 yr old girl, in perfect condition.

I had to pass on it to fix crap around the house.
Sometimes it hurts to look.

[tazland001]

I have that scooter. It is awesome but heavy. I have a expansion chamber pipe and a 47mm BBK installed. It handles smooth. My elite sr is faster by far but I still love to ride my piaggio typhoon. I like to show it off. Remeber that scooter retailed for around 4600 to 5500 and sold at vespa shops. If I recall right vespa, piaggio, and derbi merged so you know it is quality all the way. If you can get that at a good price jump on it. It gets respect from all scooter heads. I have never ran into anyone who doesnt like an italian scooter.

Taz