Piaggio Fly 125 - Like it or not?

[Brembo]

Nowadays there are all the kups like Sparks, Waves and Fino, and there are all the smaller commuter scooters like AN125 etc...

Piaggio is not letting out this market too.

 

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d83/cyanhan/Piaggio/Fly125001.jpg

 

 

Here comes the Fly 125.

 

Specs as below...

 

Model: Piaggio Fly 125

Year of launch: 2006

Category: Scooter

 

Engine and transmission

 

Displacement: 124.00 ccm (7.57 cubic inches)

Engine type: Single cylinder

Stroke: 4

Power: 10.50 HP (7.7 kW)) @ 8000 RPM

Torque: 10.00 Nm (1.0 kgf-m or 7.4 ft.lbs) @ 7000 RPM

Compression: 10.5:1

Bore x stroke: 57.0 x 48.6 mm (2.2 x 1.9 inches)

Fuel system: Injection

Fuel control: SOHC

Ignition: Inductive

Starter: Electric

Cooling system: Air

Gearbox: Automatic

Transmission: Belt

Clutch: Dry automatic centrifugal type (Twist and Go)

 

Physical measures

 

Weight incl. oil, gas, etc: 106.0 kg (233.7 pounds)

Seat height: 785 mm (30.9 inches)

Overall length: 1,880 mm (74.0 inches)

Wheelbase: 1,880 mm (74.0 inches)

 

Chassis and dimensions

 

Frame type: Cradled in welded steel tubes

with pressed steel reinforcements

Front suspension: Ø 32 mm Telescopic fork

Rear suspension: Single hydraulic shock absorber with preload

adjuster

Front tyre dimensions: 120/70-12

Rear tyre dimensions: 120/70-12

Front brakes: Single disc

Front brakes diameter: 200 mm (7.9 inches)

Rear brakes: Expanding brake (drum brake)

Rear brakes diameter: 140 mm (5.5 inches)

 

Other specifications

 

Fuel capacity: 7.20 litres (1.90 gallons)

 

Expected OTR Price w/o Insurance SGD4850

[Scarab]

Nice...but I'll still feel safer and better on a Jap scooter... even if they cost more.

[Mark C.]

err....mai hiam buay pai lah.

Still prefer the look of ET8.

Upz for Brembo.

[Silas]

maybe the Fly 125 appeals more to ppl who wants a transport bike at the same time dont mind the looks la.

 

maybe for the old uncles out there...the vespas appeals to the young better.

 

good reliable piaggio bike. good price for a italian scoot..

 

heard manufactured in china or smth. someone verify this fact for me.

[Brembo]

maybe the Fly 125 appeals more to ppl who wants a transport bike at the same time dont mind the looks la.

 

maybe for the old uncles out there...the vespas appeals to the young better.

 

good reliable piaggio bike. good price for a italian scoot..

 

heard manufactured in china or smth. someone verify this fact for me.

 

That's a fact. Same like AN125, it is made in China.

[fleaz]

i rather buy a kup

[Brembo]

i rather buy a kup

 

Bro...tell me the reasons

[Brembo]

Think of this scooter as the modern Skipper but just more updated design and more reliable.

[BLACK COMET]

Think of this scooter as the modern Skipper but just more updated design and more reliable.

 

 

Agree. That was how I percieved it when it was launch overseas.

 

The pro for this bike is that it have longer wheel base when compared to the first skipper. Thus better stability.

 

However, I don't understand why not bring in the 150cc one instead?

 

125cc is just under powered in my opinion.

 

By the way Brembo, The carburation is via EFI?

[Silas]

brembo..sorry...off topic abit..

 

but got a qn for u.

why nt u guys bring in the LX150 HyS and the Piaggio X8 HyS?

 

frm what i understand, its a hybrid. super petrol saver!

[Brembo]

Agree. That was how I percieved it when it was launch overseas.

 

The pro for this bike is that it have longer wheel base when compared to the first skipper. Thus better stability.

 

However, I don't understand why not bring in the 150cc one instead?

 

125cc is just under powered in my opinion.

 

By the way Brembo, The carburation is via EFI?

 

I heard there is a 150cc version of the Fly available...but we tried the new 125 engines (ie GTV125), they are in fact smoother and faster then the current LX engine.

 

The current setup for Fly 125 is still Carb...a 125 EFI is in the pipline but no know time line yet.

[Brembo]

brembo..sorry...off topic abit..

 

but got a qn for u.

why nt u guys bring in the LX150 HyS and the Piaggio X8 HyS?

 

frm what i understand, its a hybrid. super petrol saver!

 

For the hybrids there are some factors we must understand.

1. it is still in the concept stages.

2. the battery occupies the whole underseat compartment.

3. Prices, i predicted, will be of the same as hybrid cars, expensive. Especially at this stage where hybrid is still considered a revolutionary change.

4. People's mentality, especially Singaporean...we are scare of everything, probably this hybrid thing wont sell here. People still feels petrol driven are safer in term of all factors.

[firestorm_33]

i might consider if the price is cheaper

[Echo]

i might consider if the price is cheaper

 

i surprised bro...

[Refugee]

i dun speak for all but generally when i was a new rider, i steer cleared of all bikes that are under 150cc...

 

i'm not too sure whos the target audience for this bike in singapore.

 

it doesnt suit the young too much, specification and design wise.

 

and it doesnt cost too low either to be bought by the old.

 

morever if people are looking for an ECONOMICAL ride, there are really too many jap cubs that fits the bill...

 

piaggio parts arent exactly cheap...

[Echo]

to each of his own. just like some people like gucci, some people only like giordano.

[spy622]

Think of this scooter as the modern Skipper but just more updated design and more reliable.

 

I still like the screaming 2T skipper especially the rare 150cc version

[demoboy]

i prefer vespa S....

 

 

http://www.vespausa.com/products/VespaSd.cfm

 

 

 

http://www.uk.vespa.com/en_UK/amo_vespa/eventi_e_news/vespa_s.aspx