Friday, March 9, 2012

Piaggio Liberty 150 ie

Piaggio Liberty, the iconic best seller in the lightweight high wheel scooter segment, is a classic in constant evolution with unique looks and technical features. Piaggio Liberty is a driving force of the commercial phenomenon of the lightweight high wheel scooter that has always enjoyed an enviable popularity among the public.

Piaggio Liberty is a benchmark for agility and elegance that has evolved over the years to keep in tune with tastes and is now fresher and more exciting than ever.

Style

The frontal view is defined by the handlebar mounted headlamp - with its subtly triangular design a reference to the headlight of its extremely successful and imposing high wheeled big brother, the Beverly - and the highly protective leg shield which gains an elegant chromed accent bearing the Piaggio logo.

Chrome accents also enhance other elements, such as the turn signals with clear lenses, theoddments storage compartment and the fork stanchion guards. A chrome surround also graces the large, clear and easily readable instrument panel, designed to match the looks of the vehicle and featuring a speedometer, odometer and fuel gauge. Completing the instrumentation are a comprehensive array of indicator lights (fuel reserve, dipped and full beam headlamp, turn indicators and oil warning light) and a practical clock with calendar function.

In addition to chrome accents, the style of Piaggio Liberty is further enhanced by number of sophisticated details emphasising the outstanding quality of the vehicle, such as the painted rear grab handle, the body-coloured platform spoiler and the heat shield for the silencer, with its more modern, sporty design.

The saddle has been lowered by 10 millimetres (now 795 mm) allowing riders of all statures to reach the ground with ease. The saddle is long for greater passenger comfort, while the passenger also gains sturdy and ergonomic fold-out footrests. A low saddle (by about 25 mm) is also available as an option, which has been specifically designed with female users in mind.

Chassis

The chassis is an high strength tubular steel frame and the 10 spoke alloy wheels are 16”at the front and 14” at the rear and shod with 90/80 and 110/80 tyres respectively.

For the brake system, the reliable and modular 140 mm drum brake at the rear is joined by a large 240 mm diameter front disc, stopped by a double piston calliper. The result is more powerful braking ensuring shorter stopping distances and offering greater modularity.

The 2 valve air cooled 150 cc unit gives the Liberty a decisive character and eager responsiveness in city traffic, while offering remarkable versatility, making this the ideal scooter for both longer urban routes and extraurban commuting.

Basic Selling Price: RM 8,420.00*