Piaggio X7 - Like it or not?

[ADH]

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d83/cyanhan/Piaggio/X7compiled001.jpg

 

Hi guys, I am doing a polling to roughly tell how will this new model be seen in the public eyes. Please feel free to vote with your true preference and voice out your comments (try to be relevant)

 

Piaggio X7

 

Introducing the Piaggio X7: agile and compact as a metropolitan scooter should be, yet with all the rider protection and stability of a maxi. The X7 is the latest heir to Piaggio’s great GT scooter tradition and a brand new addition to the medium capacity commuter market. Great performance is guaranteed by a choice of 125 and 250 ie engines, both four stroke, 4 valve, liquid cooled power units. Large 14” and 13” wheels plus a chassis built to cope with the city completes the picture.

 

The Piaggio X7 expresses itself as a highly characteristic every-day commuter through a range of colour schemes chosen to emphasise its elegant sporting nature. The X7 comes in a choice of three metallic finishes, Mars Red, Pulsar Grey and Midnight Blue plus a classical, decisive looking Shiny Black.

 

X7 250 i.e. (125) – Technical Specifications

Engine - Piaggio Quasar (Leader) single cylinder 4 stroke

Displacement - 244 cc (124cc)

Bore / stroke - 72 mm / 60 mm (57 mm / 48.6 mm)

Compression ratio - 11:1 (12:1)

Fuel - Lead-free petrol

Max. power - 22 HP[16.2kW]at 8,250 rpm (14.9 HP [11kW]at 9,750 rpm)

Max. torque - 20.2 Nm at 6,500 rpm (11.7 Nm at 8,500 rpm)

Cooling - Liquid cooled

Gearbox - CVT automatic speed variator with torque assistance

Starting - Electric

Frame - Tubular steel double cradle

Front suspension - Ø 35 mm hydraulic telescopic fork, wheel tavel 90 mm

Rear suspension - Two double acting hydraulic shock absorbers with 4 spring preload settings, wheel travel 90 mm

Front brake - Disc, diameter 260 mm

Rear brake - Disc, diameter 240 mm

Front wheel - Die-cast aluminium alloy, 3.50"x14"

Rear wheel - Die-cast aluminium alloy, 3.50"x13"

Front tyre - Tubeless 120/70 - 14”

Rear tyre - Tubeless 130/70-13"

Length/width - 2,060 mm / 745 mm

Wheelbase - 1,480 mm

Seat height - 790 mm

Dry weight - 160 Kg (155 Kg)

Tank capacity - 12 litres including 2 litres reserve (1.8 litres)

Top speed - 127 kph (106 kph)

Fuel consumption - 27 kpl at 90 kph

Homologation - Euro 3

[Maos Adventure]

does it come with a box?

[VIVIAN]

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d83/cyanhan/Piaggio/X7compiled001.jpg

 

Hi guys, I am doing a polling to roughly tell how will this new model be seen in the public eyes. Please feel free to vote with your true preference and voice out your comments (try to be relevant)

 

Piaggio X7

 

Introducing the Piaggio X7: agile and compact as a metropolitan scooter should be, yet with all the rider protection and stability of a maxi. The X7 is the latest heir to Piaggio’s great GT scooter tradition and a brand new addition to the medium capacity commuter market. Great performance is guaranteed by a choice of 125 and 250 ie engines, both four stroke, 4 valve, liquid cooled power units. Large 14” and 13” wheels plus a chassis built to cope with the city completes the picture.

 

The Piaggio X7 expresses itself as a highly characteristic every-day commuter through a range of colour schemes chosen to emphasise its elegant sporting nature. The X7 comes in a choice of three metallic finishes, Mars Red, Pulsar Grey and Midnight Blue plus a classical, decisive looking Shiny Black.

 

X7 250 i.e. (125) – Technical Specifications

Engine - Piaggio Quasar (Leader) single cylinder 4 stroke

Displacement - 244 cc (124cc)

Bore / stroke - 72 mm / 60 mm (57 mm / 48.6 mm)

Compression ratio - 11:1 (12:1)

Fuel - Lead-free petrol

Max. power - 22 HP[16.2kW]at 8,250 rpm (14.9 HP [11kW]at 9,750 rpm)

Max. torque - 20.2 Nm at 6,500 rpm (11.7 Nm at 8,500 rpm)

Cooling - Liquid cooled

Gearbox - CVT automatic speed variator with torque assistance

Starting - Electric

Frame - Tubular steel double cradle

Front suspension - Ø 35 mm hydraulic telescopic fork, wheel tavel 90 mm

Rear suspension - Two double acting hydraulic shock absorbers with 4 spring preload settings, wheel travel 90 mm

Front brake - Disc, diameter 260 mm

Rear brake - Disc, diameter 240 mm

Front wheel - Die-cast aluminium alloy, 3.50"x14"

Rear wheel - Die-cast aluminium alloy, 3.50"x13"

Front tyre - Tubeless 120/70 - 14”

Rear tyre - Tubeless 130/70-13"

Length/width - 2,060 mm / 745 mm

Wheelbase - 1,480 mm

Seat height - 790 mm

Dry weight - 160 Kg (155 Kg)

Tank capacity - 12 litres including 2 litres reserve (1.8 litres)

Top speed - 127 kph (106 kph)

Fuel consumption - 27 kpl at 90 kph

Homologation - Euro 3

 

Hi, Thanks for information. I wasn't aware of this new product. I currently have an X9 in France (I'm expat here).

Design: Although I still prefer the X9 design I think this one is much nicer than the X9 which I definitly don't like. From what I can see, it looks a bit like the T-max 125 (not sure if this one exist in Singapore)

It looks like a compromise of the light and cruising scooter and seems adapted to city + Suburb.

Engine: It's a pity it doesn't exist in 200cc. 125cc is a bit weak for 160kg (I know it from my X9) and 250cc requires class 2A licence.

Brakes: Why don't they put as standard the X9 braking system which is fantastic.

Wheels: Size is perfect for a scooter. Not too big to allow easy manouver in the city but big enough for stability in curves.

 

I hope this helps you top market the product.

Let me know where you are located as I'm currently looking for X9 200 with less than 20 000km. Do you have that in stock?

 

Cheers

 

Vivian

[Brembo]

does it come with a box?

 

Have yet to decide, but with the current trend, i believe high chance no.

[Maos Adventure]

what's the price like?

[Sharpey]

I know looks are a personal thing.... but I must say that this X7 lacks the panache of other designs... looks like a big carnaby with that windshield... not a good look imo.

 

Any news on a new manual shift scooter? The grapevine has rife with speculation of late...

 

Cheers.

[ADH]

what's the price like?

 

price are not confirmed yet but my guess is the 125 should be around 7k and the 250 will be after 8k to 9. All are just my speculation only...Lets assume the pricing will be in this range.

[rayhunter]

if it comes with more colors selection,it might not looked so dull as it is in the picture.

[william_liu]

Think the underseat storage is a little small for a rider with a regular pillion.

[ahboy535]

quite ugly...think x9 still look the best

[Swing 7777]

Think the underseat storage is a little small for a rider with a regular pillion.

 

i 2nd to that.too shallow IMHO.looks wise i tink its not bad.like a bigger version of the honda click

[Echo]

appearance not appealing, compare to its previous line. Best is still x9, esp the backside, looks the best if compared to x8 as well.

[gtsr]

looks good to me but

if its still using the same old water pump system as x9 & runner

i will not even consider getting it

[hydrop]

How come the Piaggio X- series scooters are getting smaller and smaller?? X9 -> X8 -> X7

[Refugee]

not working for me.

[Brembo]

Thanks for the feedback guys, please continue to review and comment on this thread.

 

It might not change what Piaggio Italy will manufacture but at least you guys gave Piaggio Asia Pacific valuable end user information.

 

thanks!

[Brembo]

refreshing this thread....

[Maos Adventure]

i believe if the deal come with a free box will be nice.

just like the x9, x8, ET8, GT & LX etc.

[Silas]

i believe if the deal come with a free box will be nice.

just like the x9, x8, ET8, GT & LX etc.

 

yah true..

 

if no box...sianz!

[weeliano]

I have the X8 200 and I think it's the best balance in terms of looks and functionality.

 

This new X7 looks like X8 that's gone for an extreme diet.

[Rebo]

seems like there isn't much new 200cc scooters brought into S'pore, this limits the choice available to us riders with only class 2B. Hope the importers will solve our dilemma.

 

[Brembo]

seems like there isn't much new 200cc scooters brought into S'pore, this limits the choice available to us riders with only class 2B. Hope the importers will solve our dilemma.

 

 

I would say to be fair, the problems does not lies with the importers...

The jap imports do not have a single 200cc as well....

the problem lies with our licensing system...if I am not wrong, we are the only country in the world to be restricted at 200cc for the basic license.

 

Elsewhere in the world, typically you would just need a car license to ride anything 125cc and below and the basic license can allow you to ride to 250cc, if not unlimited.

[Jagged]

I kinda like it but have to see actual unit.

 

X7 seems like a good all around scoot for the city and highways. And not too long and heavy like a typical maxi scoot.

 

Is there a 400cc version for the X7?

[adven7]

Seem good to me.

 

What is the max speed?

[Brembo]

I have reopen this thread for discussion.

Need to know more feedback for this model.