Piaggio TPH

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The Piaggio TPH is a scooter model from the Italian brand Piaggio . The cladding is made entirely of plastic, which was not a matter of course at the time of its market launch (1993). Together with the Piaggio Sfera , on which it is technically based, it is one of the first-generation plastic body models. The TPH scooter has been the Piaggio Group's longest-built scooter model for some time.

Originally it was built with a two-stroke engine. There were displacement variants with 50, 80 and 125 cm³. The scooter is now only offered with a 50 cm³ two-stroke engine. A similar scooter outside the home was the Peugeot TKR until its end of production .

The TPH underwent various changes during its long construction period and was repeatedly, even if only subtly, subjected to a facelift. The grease-filled telescopic fork that was initially used was replaced by a hydraulic upside-down fork. The most striking change was the headlight. Early TPH had a lens headlight with bilux lamp, from the facelift there was a clear glass headlight with halogen lamp. It is considered to be one of the best available for scooters up to 50 cm³. Therefore, many older TPH are retrofitted with this headlight. On the facelift from 2002 or 2006, the tear-off edge at the rear, the flat, now fabric-covered seat, as well as the handlebar fairing and the speedometer with tachometer, which have been adapted to other newer Piaggio models, stand out. The most important change remains the Hi-Per2 engine block introduced from 2001. It brought small technical changes with it, such as a larger 17.5 mm carburetor or a V-belt automatic with centrifugal weights of 19 × 15.5 mm.

Origin of name

The name TPH is an abbreviation of the name "Typhoon". In Italy, France and Spain the TPH was sold as the Gilera Typhoon. Later, after a revision, the same scooter was also offered as the Gilera Storm. In Austria the TPH was offered as Puch Typhoon.

Identical model series

In 1993 the first Piaggio TPH scooter was offered in Germany - later the official model name was changed to "typhoon". (Time unknown)

In the mid-1990s, a version based on the TPH scooter was presented, the Gilera Storm. It was a sport version of the TPH, with larger 13 "wheels of the Piaggio NRG and an extravagant paint job. The Gilera Storm also had a tachometer in the instrument panel. This variant was also sold briefly as the Piaggio Storm, with a three-color paint job but without a tachometer After a short break, the Gilera Storm continued to be offered with an extravagant paint job and larger wheels, and was slightly more expensive than the TPH until its end of production.

In 1996 the Piaggio NRG based on the TPH scooter was presented. It had bigger tires, water cooling and a new front fairing.

In 2011 the TPH scooter was completely redesigned and major parts of it were redesigned. It now looks sportier and more modern. The TPH scooter has either a 50 cm³ two-stroke engine or a 125 cm³ single-cylinder four-stroke engine with 7 kW (9.6 hp). The 80 cm³ two-stroke TPH scooter has not been offered since the introduction of the 125 cc class. The chassis was also changed to improve driving stability and straight-line stability. Furthermore, the TPH scooter has now been equipped with 12-inch wheels.

Technical specifications

The TPH was changed several times in the course of its long construction period. However, the air-cooled two-stroke engine and wide 10-inch (since 2011 12-inch) wheels with coarse tires remained fundamental.

  • Engine: air-cooled single cylinder two-stroke engine
  • Displacement: 49 cm³ (also 80 cm³) and 124 cm³
  • Rated output: depending on the year of construction between 2.1 and 3.3 kW (2.8 and 4.5 PS), in model year 1996 3.1 kW (4.2 PS) at 7,000 rpm
  • Top speed: depending on the year of construction 50 or 45 km / h - 80s = 80 km / h, 125s = 94 km / h
  • Reached the model with 50 cc dethrottled a top speed of up to 70 km / h; With a modified exhaust (resonance racing exhaust) a higher speed of up to 100 km / h is possible. (Driving a dethrottled scooter is a criminal offense in road traffic - driving without a driver's license, fraudulent insurance, driving without an operating permit - because it went out, etc.)


New Typhoon 50 [125] (YOC 2011 - 2018)

  • Engine: One cylinder two-stroke [4-stroke, 2 valves] air-cooled
  • Displacement: 49 cm³ [124 cm³]
  • Power: 3.4 kW (4.6 PS) [6.8 kW (9.2 PS)]
  • Torque: 4.7 Nm at 6750 rpm [8.2 Nm at 7500 rpm]
  • Transmission: stepless V-belt automatic
  • Top speed: 45 km / h [94 km / h] according to Manufacturer information
  • Brakes: Front: disc, 220 mm Rear: drum, 140 mm (50 & 125 identical)
  • Wheels: front & rear 12 × 3.00
  • Tires: front 120 / 80-12 55J rear 130 / 80-12 60J
  • Dimensions: (L / W / H) 1940/720/1135 mm
  • Empty weight: 106 kg [122 kg]
  • permissible weight: 290 kg [302 kg]
  • Tank capacity: ~ 7.0 l - super unleaded
  • Starter: electric / kick starter [electric]
  • Emissions: EURO2 [EURO3]


New Typhoon 50 (from year 2019)

In 2019, the model was slightly revised based on the version delivered from 2011. The scooter now has a digital-analog cockpit, a USB charging port, and an updated version of the Hi-Per 2 engine block to meet the EURO4 emissions standard. From this model version, the TPH is only available with a displacement of 50 cm³.

  • Engine: One cylinder two-stroke air-cooled
  • Displacement: 49 cm³
  • Power: 2.2 kW (3.0 PS)
  • Torque: 4 Nm at 6500 rpm
  • Emissions: EURO4

Today's relevance

The TPH scooter has been a popular and popular scooter among teenagers since its launch. Its popularity came from its sporty and simple appearance. As a result, the TPH scooter model has been successfully marketed for almost a decade and the supply of spare parts will continue to be guaranteed. However, some parts, such as the rear wheel with the 140 mm brake drum (TPH 125 from 2001-03) are no longer available. The TPH scooter has remained a very popular scooter after many years. It is possible that the reliability and the good driving characteristics of this TPH model series have contributed to its great popularity.

The TPH scooter, like the Gilera-Storm (sister model) and the NRG series derived from the TPH scooter, is a very popular and used model in current scooter racing.

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  • Sport exhaust on a TPH.

  • Modified TPH for racing.

  • TPH 50 with weather screen and side stand (original accessory)

  • TPH upgraded with accessories.

  • Glove box (no longer available)

  • Motor and rear wheel of a TPH. Original exhaust and hubcap.

Web links

Individual evidence

  1. ^ Piaggio Group: Typhoon 50 Piaggio - Piaggio.com. Retrieved February 9, 2020 .