The Peugeot XP6 is a 50 cc motorcycle from the XP series, launched in 1997. It was the first manual-gearbox Peugeot moped since the Peugeot SX5 of 1975, which had been killed off when manual gearboxes were banned on mopeds in France in 1980.
Peugeot XP6 at a glance
| Type | 50 cc motorcycle (moped) |
|---|---|
| XP series | 1986–1996 automatic, 1997–2014 manual |
| XP6 launched | 1997, restyled in 2005 |
| Engine | Minarelli AM6, 49.7 cc |
| Front fork | Showa hydraulic, 36 mm |
| Carburettor | Dell’Orto 12 or 16 mm |
| Rear wheel | 18 inch with a 190 mm disc |
| Front wheel | 21 inch with a 240 mm disc |
| Frame | galvanised steel tube, square section to 2005, round after |
| Versions | XP6 track, trail and top road |
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History of the Peugeot XP6
The XP series
The Peugeot XP appeared in 1986 in automatic form, succeeding the Peugeot TSA and TSM. Peugeot was aiming at the trail market, competing with the Yamaha DTMX, the MBK ZX, the Honda MTX and the Malaguti Dune. Despite a high price, up to 15,000 francs at the time, it was a success with young riders and became a common sight outside schools next to Peugeot 103 and MBK 51 mopeds. The whole XP series with automatic transmission ran from 1986 to 1996.
The XP6
In 1997, manual gearboxes being allowed again on mopeds in France, Peugeot launched the XP6, the first manual-gearbox moped from the company since the SX5 ended in 1980. There were two XP6 models, one from 1997 and a restyled one from 2005, sold as the XP6 track, XP6 trail and XP6 top road.
Technical
The XP6 used a Minarelli AM6 engine of 49.7 cc, a Showa hydraulic fork of 36 mm, a Dell’Orto carburettor of 12 or 16 mm, an 18-inch rear wheel with a 190 mm disc and a 21-inch front wheel with a 240 mm disc. The frame was galvanised steel tube with a square section between 1997 and 2005 and a round section from 2005.
The end of the XP line
From 2011 the XP7 gradually took the place of the XP6 as the range was restructured for a more competitive market. The XP7 left the Peugeot catalogue in 2014, ending the whole XP line and all Peugeot 50 cc motorcycles, as the company chose to concentrate on scooters.
Design and features
- Manual gearbox: the first Peugeot 50 with one since 1980.
- Minarelli AM6 engine: 49.7 cc, widely supported by tuners.
- Trail chassis: 21-inch front wheel and a Showa fork.
- Disc brakes: 240 mm front and 190 mm rear.
- Three versions: track, trail and top road.
Peugeot XP6 versions
- XP6 (1997): the original manual-gearbox model.
- XP6 (2005): restyled with a round-section frame.
- XP6 track, trail and top road: the three versions of the range.
- XP automatic (1986–1996): the earlier variator models.
The XP6 followed the automatic SX-era tradition of small Peugeot motorcycles and shared the market with the 103. More in the Peugeot collection.
Video: GoPro | Peugeot XP6 50 Test [HD]
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Sources
- Peugeot XP, French Wikipedia: XP series, XP6 history, components, end of the line
