2012 Piaggio X10 125

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2012 Piaggio X10 125
2012 Piaggio X10 125

2012 Piaggio X10 125
2012 Piaggio X10 125

2012 Piaggio X10 125
2012 Piaggio X10 125

2012 Piaggio X10 125
2012 Piaggio X10 125

2012 Piaggio X10 125
2012 Piaggio X10 125

 

2012 Piaggio X10 125 Review

2012 Piaggio X10 125

Modern, sinuous and enveloping look, a rich endowment and maxi performance.

The X10 is born, the latest heir of the glorious Piaggio GT line: a true flagship on two wheels, for those looking for maximum comfort in a maxi scooter with all-Italian elegance.

Electric adjustment of the rear suspension, dual ABS and ASR system, parking brake integrated into the stand, everything about the new X10 is designed to ensure comfort, maximum functionality and total safety. And then there is the on-board computer with LCD screen, backlit controls, large windshield, triple glove compartment and a generous boot.


With the new Piaggio X10 travel is an everyday luxury.

Piaggio emerges as the leader in the Gran Turismo sector with a proposal that represents the highest evolution of the Italian “maxi” concept.

The new X10 is the latest heir to Piaggio’s long GT tradition which for two decades has influenced the trends in this prestigious market segment. A success that can be measured in more than 400,000 vehicles sold in various versions of true industry landmarks such as Hexagon, X8, X9 and XEvo.

Piaggio X10 is a true flagship on two wheels with its elegant design, characterized by an innovative alternation of complex surfaces and volumes; a new generation of vehicle designed to meet the most advanced mobility requirements: performance benchmark combined with great comfort and handling, to deal with longer distances in total comfort, but also for smoothly moving around the city in complete safety.

A proposal that further evolves and exalts the concept of “travelling living room”: elegant, exclusive and fully equipped as standard with a rich endowment and numerous details designed to please the eye, but always with maximum functionality.

Piaggio X10 provides the urban commuter with an excellent load capacity, thanks to its large helmet compartment – with mat, courtesy light, 12V socket, and able to comfortably accommodate two flip up helmets – and three glove-boxes in the leg shield back plate.

Offered in three different modern, eco friendly and high performance engines, – 125, 350 and 500 – Piaggio X10 is able to meet the daily mobility requirements of the most diverse users, offering a wide range of customization possibilities.


A unique style

A comfortable and elegant look for a design that is modern and classic at the same time, looking to the future but also conserving and further developing the distinctive and authentically Italian style of the Piaggio family. The new X10 stands out for a look that succeeds in being original without sacrificing harmony and where the utmost attention to detail pleases the eye, while ensuring maximum functionality.

Attention is captured by the front headlight assembly that contains the poly-ellipsoidal element of the high-beam headlight, the two complex surface parabolas of the low-beam lights and turn indicators and that, crossing the front over the entire width, makes the “look” of the new Piaggio X10 unique.

Inside a light frame represents – and sublimates – the already famous hexagonal logo which for years has characterized the frontal view of the Piaggio models: a tribute to tradition, but in a modern way. An effect achieved by placing, behind a frosted surface, 6 high-efficiency LEDs whose light, as it spreads out, generates a continuous beam which also serves as the daylight running light.

Another detail that links the X10 to the latest models in the Piaggio range is the metal insert that horizontally covers the entire vehicle, creating a nice contrast with the parts in the colour of the bodywork; an element of style that fits into the dominant “wave” motif that gives dynamism to the side view, from the mudguard to the tail.

Soft surfaces alternate with harder and more decisive signs, resulting in an alternation of concave and convex, smooth and flowing lines, that exudes power and dynamism.

The rear is characterized by the limited height difference between the rider and passenger seats, then finishes in a truncated tail, where the two large handles stand out and that ties in perfectly to the side line. A choice that has the advantage of combining the functionality of an easy climb on board for passengers of all sizes with the beauty of the rear view, enhanced by the presence of the large 150/70 tyre and the horizontally developed, car-inspired dual headlight assembly- two slender lines of LEDs protected by a transparent glass – and complemented by the satin moulding on which Piaggio is imprinted.

Once on board the Piaggio X10, the view is dominated by the rich and complete instrument panel: a synthesis of style and technology that is similar in form and content to the instrument panel of a luxury sedan.

Between the two large circular dials for the speedometer and rpm indicator – backlit in blue – is placed the 4-inch LCD screen of the onboard computer, which is also blue.

On the display a variety of information can be displayed including that relating to the average and instantaneous fuel consumption, average and maximum speeds, autonomy, fuel level and cooling liquid temperature, and even travel time, clock, ambient temperature with ice alarm, indicator of the double-map of the engine control unit, level of electric shock absorber adjustment, trip counter with two partials and battery voltage.

An upper lid contains the 11 warning lights that indicate the operation of high-beams, turn indicators, reserve, oil pressure, warning (injection), immobilizer, ABS, ASR, hazard and starter inhibition.

An absolute novelty in the scooter world are the backlit controls on the handlebars, a solution which also guarantees prompt and effective recognition at night of controls on gauge blocks, for better safety.

To the left are the acoustic buzzer button, the turn indicators one and the high-beam/low-beam/flashing command.

The broad and comfortable saddle of the X10, located just 760 mm above ground, is the result of a careful ergonomic study aimed at giving the rider a seat that is entirely comfortable and stable.

The longitudinal adjustment of the lumbar cushion allows both to vary the space available to the passenger and to provide optimum support to the lumbar area of the rider.

Comfortable and practical seat cover.

On the new the X10, maximum comfort is also ensured by the riding position – designed to allow the rider to stretch his legs on the spacious side footrests, whose antislip coverage extends to cover the lower part of the side leg shield back plate – and the large windscreen which, thanks to the innovative and welcoming double bend profile and the lower anti-turbulence slot, optimizes the aerodynamics of the vehicle, effectively protecting the rider and passenger from the direct impact of air.

The protection comes complete with two glass appendices that run along the side profile of the shield: studied in the wind tunnel, they effectively deflect air from the entire side.

The new Piaggio X10 also offers the maximum in terms of load capacity.

In the leg shield back plate there is a central compartment among the largest in its class -where the comfortable 12V mains power socket is located- and two comfortable drawers for objects, ideal for keeping your keys, wallet or highway service coupon at hand.

The drawer on the left also has a USB port which you can use to power your mobile phone or navigation system

Lifting the saddle, kept open by a practical piston system, we then find a more than generous housing: an authentic boot, equipped with anti-shock mat and a courtesy light, able to comfortably accommodate two flip up helmets.


Engines

Elegant and cozy, comfortable and functional, but also safe, fun and high-performance, the new Piaggio X10 is offered with three different engines – 125, 350 and 500cc – to satisfy the needs of every type of user.

The youngest and those who have only the B license can choose the version equipped with the 4-stroke, 4 valve single-cylinder 125, with liquid cooling and electronic injection: a unit that achieves maximum power values and torque which are absolute benchmarks for the category, which translates into quick and regular acceleration and pickup and great riding fluidity.


Chassis and brake system

The new Piaggio X10 adopts first-order chassis solutions that favour comfort and stability for long distances without having to compromise in terms of agility, manoeuvrability and ease of riding. On the double-cradle chassis made of high strength steel, on the front there works a traditional type fork with a travel of 115 mm, for the benefit of better comfort on any type of road surface.
At the rear, the versions 125 and 350 are fitted with a double-acting double hydraulic shock absorber with preloading adjustable to 4 positions and stroke of 100mm.

The 5-spoke wheel rims are 15″ in front (tyre 120/70) and 13″ to the rear (tyre 150/70).

Piaggio X10 is equipped with a sophisticated braking system with dual disc of 280 mm on the front and single disc of 240 mm at the rear, standard equipped with the combined braking system, and, on option, the ABS/ ASR double system (Acceleration Slippery Regulation).

Thanks to the combined braking, the right lever operates on just one of the front callipers, while with the left you can simultaneously operate the other front calliper and the rear one. A divider valve calibrates the pressure of the front brake depending on the rear one, so as to allow greater braking performance while at the same time avoiding locking the front wheel early on difficult surfaces, which do not guarantee optimal handling.

In the version with ABS and ASR, each wheel is equipped with a speed detection system – a sensor and tone wheel – which instantaneously measures its velocity and deceleration compared to that of the vehicle.

The sensors communicate with a 3-channel hydraulic control unit that activates the ABS system when one of the two wheels decelerates sharply compared to the vehicle, preventing locking of the wheels and ensuring stable and efficient braking of the vehicle even on surfaces with a low coefficient of friction.

The ASR also uses the electronics and the ABS sensors to compare the speed of rotation of the two wheels. When the sensors sense an excessive speed of the rear wheel, the control unit intervenes (first on the advance and then, if needed, also on the injection) to prevent skidding and avoid losing control of the vehicle.

The ASR system can be deactivated via a button on the leg shield back plate, to ensure the possibility of disengaging even in special conditions – hill starts, on gravel, etc. – but is activated again automatically at each ignition of the panel.

Another security feature of the new Piaggio X10 is the presence of the parking brake built into the side stand: at each extraction of the crutch the brake is activated automatically, maintaining the X10 stable and secure also when stopping in non-flat terrain.



 

 

 

2012 Piaggio X10 125 Model Highlights

Design

The modern nature of the Zip design, characterised by simple and essential lines and balance of volumes, maintains a marked Piaggio “family feeling”.

The front end is immediately recognisable thanks to two “cuts” in which the daylight running lights and the turn indicators are inserted, the upper grille and the handlebar cover strongly characterised by the transparent “teardrop” which holds the powerful headlamp and the instrument panel, equipped with circular instruments and warning lights. Even the rear light assemblies are inserted into the upper profile of the sides.

Large and comfortable for both rider and passenger, the Zip’s saddle hides a spacious compartment for a flip up helmet and can be easily positioned at three different heights, with an innovative “flexible” ergonomic solution The handlebar controls, accessible and intuitive, are an integral part of the comfort and riding pleasure, as well as being functional thanks in part to the turn signal indicator automatic return feature. On the shield back, a practical locking glove compartment allows the rider to easily and safely store everyday documents and objects. Zip is also equipped with an extremely practical bag hook.



 

 


 

2012 Piaggio X10 125 – International Specifications/Technical Details
MSRP Price:
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Engine Single-cylinder 4-stroke
Engine capacity 124 cm³
Bore x Stroke 57 x 48.6 mm
Timing – 4-valve single overhead camshaft (S.O.H.C.)
Cooling Liquid
Lubrication Wet sump
Starter Electric
Gearbox Speed CVT with torque server
Clutch Automatic dry centrifugal clutch with vibration dampers
Chassis Double-cradle chassis in high strength steel tube
Front suspension Hydraulic telescopic fork, Ø35 (115 mm travel)
Rear suspension 2 double-acting hydraulic shock absorbers with adjustable spring preloading in 4 positions.
100 mm vertical wheel travel
Front brake Hydraulic with dual stainless steel disc Ø 280 mm and double piston floating calliper
Rear brake Hydraulic with stainless steel disc Ø 240 mm and double piston floating calliper
Front tyre Tubeless 120/70 – 15″
Rear tyre Tubeless 150/70 – 13″
Length 2250 mm
Width 790 mm (without mirrors)
Saddle height 760 mm
Wheelbase 1621 mm
Tank 15 litres (including 2 litre reserve)
Emissions Euro 3




 


 

2012 Piaggio X10 125 – US Specifications/Technical Details
USA MSRP Price: $TBA USD

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2012 Piaggio X10 125 – Canada Specifications/Technical Details
Canadian MSRP Price: $TBA CDN

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