Piaggio Fly 150

Make Model	Piaggio Fly 150 (USA)
Year	2014
Engine	Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 3 valve
Capacity	150 cc / 9.2 cub in.
Bore x Stroke	57.9 x 58.4 mm
Cooling System	Forced air
Lubrication	Wet sump
Ignition	Electronic
Starting	Electric
Max Power (at shaft)	9 kW / 12.2 hp @ 7000 rpm
Max Torque	13 Nm / 1.33 kgf-m / 9.6 lb-ft. @ 6000 rpm
Clutch	Dry, centrifugal type
Transmission	CVT, with ratio variator
Frame	Single cradle, high-strength steel tubes
Front Suspension	Telescopic fork, 32 mm
Rear Suspension	Single hydraulic shock absorber, 73 mm
Wheels	Alloy
Front Brakes	Single, 220 mm disc, dual piston, floating caliper
Rear Brakes	Drum, 140 mm
Front Tyre	120/70 - 12 in.
Rear Tyre	120/70 - 12 in.
Dimensions	Length: 1849 mm / 72.8 in. Width: 704 mm / 27.7 in.
Wheelbase	1326 mm / 52.2 in.
Seat Height	785 mm / 30.9 in.
Dry Weight	112 kg / 247 lbs
Fuel Capacity	7.2 L / 1.9 US gal
Consumption average	3.4 L/100 km / 29.8 km/l / 70 mpg
Top Speed	98 km/h / 61 mph
Colours	Pearl white, Graphite black
Review	Modern Vespa

Whether you are new to two wheels, want to beat the commuter blues or simply need a more economical mode of transport, the Fly 150 is the scooter to suit your lifestyle.

Equipped with the super efficient 3-valve 150cc engine for lower emissions, maximum performance and fuel economy of 144mpg. With classic Italian style and top comfort, the Fly 150 features telescopic hydraulic forks and 12'' wheels with large tubeless tires for easy handling and safety on both urban and uneven roads.

2014 Piaggio Fly 150 Key Features
• Single cylinder, four-stroke Piaggio Leader engine
• Aerodynamic and protective front shield
• 12” alloy wheels for agility and stability—far superior to steel
• Front disc brake
• Underseat storage for helmet

Review:

The long awaited Piaggio Fly 150 3v is finally here, and I have to say, I am impressed. However, I must express my disapointment with the fact that unlike our European cousins.... we do NOT get the rear disk brake. It is drum.

Nonetheless, there are many more features on this bike that make up for it. For starters, the Brown Master Key is back on the Fly, and it also comes with the foldable side stand. Once deployed (and it will stay deployed!!) it WILL kill the engine just like its big brother the BV 350.

Speaking of which, when you start the Fly, it really sounds like a mini version of the BV 350!!

Overall the quality of the bike, especially on the dash area is improved quite a bit. For example, when you go to set the clock, you can feel the buttons are much more of a higher quality than before. The hand grips are the same as the Typhoon and of high quality rubber with Piaggio stamped on them and a pattern that follows the pattern of the rubber on the floor board. Very nice.

The gas tank has been rederected to the floor board and the battery to the left side of the glove box. That means that when you open the seat.... you get double the space compared to the old Fly 150. Very impressive.

Sitting on it and you can really tell that this Fly is lower than the one it replaces, and it is on par with the Genuine Buddy; this is a welcome feature for sure!!!
The floor board is actually a little longer than the previous Fly and now the passenger peg extend out (with a very cool matte black finish on them) and you won't have to worry about hitting your leg on it anymore.

Riding the bike.
It is extremely smooth thanks to its alloy 12' wheels and these new wheels look gorgeous with their double 5 spoke pattern. The engine as I said before sounds like a mini BV, and minimal vibrations. Take off is very quick initially thanks to the fuel injection; what is interesting though is that it seems like it slows down right afterwards but once you get the mid range power band, then it just takes off. I had to cut off at 65, but it was still going!!

Just like the old Fly or the Vespa, with its long wheel base, the bike handles very well and is very nimble. Brakes even with rear drum are very good.

Review: AlexBv200