Piaggio USB

Piaggio USB



After successfully making the Piaggio MP3 three-wheel motorcycle in the world's first hybrid, this time Piaggio re trying to show spurs with childbirth Piaggio USB (Urban Sport Bike). Piaggio's latest concept vehicle A familiar sounds more like something you plug into your computer rather than a motor of course.

In the "launch" the first time on the show EICMA 2009 in Milan, Italy, Piaggio USB is a prototype hybrid blend draws inspiration scooters, motorcycles and cars. According to Piaggio, the scooter USB offers comfort and convenience of a compact car. The combination, very efficient low emmission GDI (gasoline direct injection) two-stroke motors and an electric motor. USB is much smaller than those seen in the picture with a weight of only 130 kg. USB can run up to 50km (30 miles) on electricity alone, and return 1.5 l/100 km (156 and 188 U.S. mpg imperial).

The first thing you see in the Piaggio USB is a feet-forward ride position, the seat shells and metal-striped legs resting the elbow to provide relaxed riding position.

Piaggio USB is powered by a gasoline engine two-stroke direct injection combined with motor rear-wheel-mounted electric. USB can run purely on electric power with a range of 31 miles at a cruising speed of 37 mph. Lithium-polymer battery pack can be charged via a standard outlet. In hybrid mode, Piaggio said motor helps provide 147 pounds-ft of torque. Piaggio says the USB offers a sporty driving in an environmentally friendly package. Approximately true will be mass produced ya? because it would be very interesting Piaggio fans in the ground water.