PIaggio X8 400 (2007)

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The Piaggio X8 400, produced in 2007, is a four-stroke, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled motorcycle with a capacity of 399cc. It has a maximum power output of 25 kW at 7500 rpm and maximum torque of 37.6 Nm at 5500 rpm. The transmission is a CVT (continuously variable transmission) with twist and go technology, and the final drive is a belt. The motorcycle has automatic, centrifugal, dry clutch operation. The front suspension is a hydraulic telescopic fork, and the rear suspension is an adjustable dual shock system. The wheels are die-cast aluminum alloy with a front wheel size of 3.50 x 14 inches and a rear wheel size of 4.50 x 14 inches. The front brakes consist of double discs, and the rear brake is a single disc, with both using a two-piston setup. The motorcycle is 2184 mm in length, 760 mm in width, and has a wheelbase of 1540 mm. The dry weight is 198 kg with a fuel capacity of 12 L, including a reserve of 1.8 L. The average fuel consumption is 4.5 L/100 km, and the top speed is 155 km/h. Guy Allen from Motoring wrote a review of the Piaggio X8 400.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Piaggio X8 400

Year: 2007


Engine: Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve
Capacity: 399 cc / 24.4 cub in.
Bore x Stroke: 85.8 mm x 69 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Lubrication System: Separate with automatic mixer
Fuel System: Injection
Ignition: Inductive
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 25 kW / 36 hp @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque: 37.6 Nm / 3.83 kgf-m / 27.7 ft-lbs @ 5500 rpm
Transmission: CVT, twist and go
Final Drive: Belt
Clutch: Automatic, centrifugal, dry
Front Suspension: Hydraulic telescopic fork, 35 mm
Rear Suspension: Dual, 4 position preload adjustable shocks

Front Brakes: Double disc, 240 mm, 2-piston per disc
Rear Brakes: Single disc, 240 mm , 2-piston
Wheels: Die cast aluminium alloy
Front Wheel: 3.50 x 14 in.
Front Wheel Travel: 94 mm / 3.7 in.
Rear Wheel: 4.50 x 14 in.
Rear Wheel Travel: 90 mm / 3.5 in.
Front Tyre: 120/70 – 14 in.
Rear Tyre: 130/70 – 12 in.
Frame: Double cradle, high strength tubular steel
Dimensions: Length: 2184 mm / 86.0 in Width: 760 mm / 29.9 in.
Wheelbase: 1540 mm / 60.6 in.
Seat Height: 790 mm / 31.1 in.
Dry Weight: 198 kg / 437 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 12 L / 3.2 US gal
Tank Reserve: 1.8 L / 0.48 Us gal
Consumption Average: 4.5 L/100 km / 22 km/l / 51.7 US mpg
Top Speed: 155 km/h / 96 mph
Review: Guy Allen, Motoring

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