Engineering:Malaguti Password
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| Manufacturer | Malaguti |
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| Production | 2005-2011 |
| Assembly | Castel San Pietro Terme, Italy |
| Engine | 250 cm³ Yamaha |
| Power | 20.8 HP |
| Transmission | CVT |
| Wheelbase | 1484 mm |
| Dimensions | L: 2160 mm W: 750 mm H: 1310 mm |
| Weight | 162 kg (dry) |
| Fuel capacity | 9,2 l |
| Related | Malaguti Centro |
The Malaguti Password is a scooter produced by Malaguti from 2005 to 2011 at the historic Malaguti factory in Castel San Pietro Terme.
History
The development of the new Malaguti medium high-wheel scooter was started at the end 2003 and the entire project cost over 5 million euros and lasted 18 months; in May 2005 the Password was officially presented to the public.[1] Sales start immediately in Italy. Available with the Yamaha 250 engine (produced in Italy by Minarelli) it delivers 20.8 HP at 7,500 rpm and is approved according to the Euro 2 standard. The front suspensions are of the hydraulic fork type with 35 mm stanchions while at the rear the double adjustable shock absorber is adopted, the braking system is composed of a Disc 270 mm front and 240 mm rear. The saddle has a ground clearance of 778 mm, the wheelbase measures 1,484 mm. The wheels are 16 inches, the tubeless type tires have the dimensions 110/70/16 at the front and 140/70/16 at the rear. The weight is 162 kg.
In May of 2007 the engine was homologated Euro 3.[2]
Production ends in April 2011 following the financial difficulties of the parent company.[3]
References
- ↑ "Malaguti Password, il fascino della 'ruota alta'" (in Italian). 8 May 2005. https://www.repubblica.it/2005/e/motori/amaggio2005/passwordmalaguti/passwordmalaguti.html. Retrieved 12 October 2021.
- ↑ "Più ecologico il Password Malaguti rilancia la gamma". 22 May 2007. https://www.repubblica.it/2007/05/motori/motori-maggio-2007/motori-password-250/motori-password-250.html. Retrieved 12 October 2021.
- ↑ "Fine di un'epoca: la Malaguti chiude" (in it). 11 October 2011. https://www.dueruote.it/news/moto-scooter/2011/10/11/fine-di-un-epoca-la-malaguti-chiude.html. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
External links
- "Official Historical Site". http://www.malaguti.com/it-IT/Modelli/scooter-125-300cc/PASSWORD-250cc.aspx.
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