The Piaggio X8 is an Italian-made scooter released in 2004 and available in 125, 150, 250 and 400 engine sizes. It has now been replaced by the Piaggio Xevo.
Piaggio X8 at a glance
| Released | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 125, 150 Street, 250 and 400 cc |
| 250 engine | fuel-injected Quasar, Euro 3 |
| Storage | 56 litres with dual access |
| Under the seat | objects up to 80 cm long |
| Helmets | space for two full-face helmets |
| Key | remote central-locking style, opening the compartments without the ignition |
| Front shield | space for small items and a 12 V plug |
| Transmission | automatic twist and go, no manual clutch or gears |
| Replaced by | Piaggio Xevo |
The article is based on a single source, the English Wikipedia page on the X8, and is shorter than usual for that reason.
History of the Piaggio X8
The X8 was released in 2004 and sold with 125, 150, 250 and 400 cc engines; the 150 was the Street version. The 250 came with a fuel-injected Quasar engine meeting the Euro 3 emission standards. The scooter has a windscreen and a remote central-locking style key that opens the front and rear storage compartments without having to put the key in the ignition.
The storage
The X8 has 56 litres of load capacity with dual access to the storage area. The space under the seat holds items up to 80 cm long, in practice two full-face helmets, and it also contains a foldaway seat cover and a courtesy light. The front shield provides further space for small items or documents within easy reach and is equipped with a 12 V plug to recharge a mobile phone.
Riding
The scooter has an automatic twist-and-go transmission, so there is no manual clutch and no gears. Its large body and generous storage made it a compact alternative to a car for everyday journeys, and it has since been replaced in the range by the Piaggio Xevo.
Design and features
- 56 litres of storage: two full-face helmets or objects up to 80 cm long.
- Dual access: the compartments open from the front and from under the seat.
- Remote key: the storage opens without the key in the ignition.
- 12 V plug: for a phone or a GPS in the front shield.
Piaggio X8 versions
- X8 125: the entry model.
- X8 150 Street: the 150 cc version.
- X8 250: fuel-injected Quasar with Euro 3 approval.
- X8 400: the largest engine of the range.
The X8 was the larger brother of the X7 and was replaced by the Xevo. More maxi-scooters are in the Piaggio collection.
Video: Piaggio X8 125
Video by BustaR67 on YouTube.
Sources
- Piaggio X8, English Wikipedia: engines, storage, key, transmission
