Media Release Liberty 200 S Piaggio Australia is set to launch the liberty 200 S early next year.Expect the 200 S to be a value proposition for those looking for a large wheel scooter.Heres a sneak preview
Allen Drysdale With over 410,000 vehicles sold over the last decade, the Piaggio Liberty, which started off the high wheel scooter sales phenomenon, remains an exceptionally successful product.
Originally launched in a 50cc two-stroke displacement, the Liberty was the first scooter in its category to appear in a 125cc four-stroke version before moving up to a 150cc and now a 200cc displacement.
The Liberty S (the “S” stands for “Sport”) - the very first sport high-wheel scooter.
The “S” version gives the Liberty’s elegant styling a racy twist. The new frontal immediately sets the S apart from the classic version: the arrow-shaped headlamp “drops” into the front shield while the blinkers “climb” onto the handlebar, closely following its shape, now made even sleeker by the use of a tapered ash-grey front fairing.
The resulting shape is sleeker, more dynamic and aggressive, giving the entire vehicle a distinctively racy look.
Several other details emphasise the sport aspect of the Liberty S, from the black silencer and rear view mirrors to the dark grey fenders and fork sleeves. The rear spoiler, which doubles as a grip, and the wheel rims are ash-grey.
The saddle is in a racy grey-black colour combination with orange stitching. Re-designed for maximum comfort and ease of use, the saddle covers an under seat storage space that holds a jet helmet.
Trendy new tattoo graphics also contribute to the sporty look of the S.
The two-valve, air-cooled 200cc engine, designed specifically for the Liberty, is quick off the mark in town traffic and equally suitable for travel out of town. The choice of this displacement is intended to deliver fluid power and torque at low rpm to emphasise the scooter’s excellent acceleration and pick-up and hence its overall agility. However, the 200cc also capable of effortlessly maintaining higher speeds on longer rides.
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LIBERTY 200
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Engine
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Single cylinder 4 stroke Piaggio LEADER
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Displacement
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197.9 cc
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Bore / stroke
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72 mm / 48.6 mm
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Compression ratio
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9.5: 1
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Max. power
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12.5 bhp at 6,750 rpm
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Max. torque
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14.6 Nm at 5,000 rpm
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Fuel
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Unleaded
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Valve train
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2-valve SOHC
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Cooling
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Forced air
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Lubrication
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Wet sump
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Start
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Electric
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Gears
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Twist and go CVT and torque server
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Clutch
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Dry automatic centrifugal type
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Frame
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Steel tubes
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Front suspension
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Ø 32 telehydraulic fork, 76 mm travel
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Rear suspension
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Hydraulic monoshock, 4 position spring preload, 73.5 mm travel
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Front brake
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Ø 220 mm disc, caliper with opposed pistons
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Rear brake
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Ø 140 mm drum
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Front wheel rim
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Die-cast aluminium alloy, 2.15x16”
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Rear wheel rim
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Die-cast aluminium alloy, 2.75x14”
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Front tyre
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Tubeless 100/80-16"
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Rear tyre
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Tubeless 120/70-14”
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Length
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1,930 mm
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Width
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740 mm
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Seat height
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805 mm
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Wheel base
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1,325 mm
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Dry weight
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110 kg
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Top speed
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TBA
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Consumption (ECE 40 cycle)
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28 km/l
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Fuel tank capacity
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6 litres (includes 1 litre of reserve)
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Emissions
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Euro 2
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published 17/09/2006 |