Malaguti Password

Malaguti Password
ManufacturerMalaguti
Production2005–2011
AssemblyCastel San Pietro Terme, Italy
Engine250 cm³ Yamaha
Power20.8 HP
TransmissionCVT
Wheelbase1484 mm
DimensionsL: 2160 mm
W: 750 mm
H: 1310 mm
Weight162 kg (dry)
Fuel capacity9,2 l
RelatedMalaguti 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 2007 the engine was homologated Euro 3.[2]

Production ends in April 2011 following the financial difficulties of the parent company.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Malaguti Password, il fascino della 'ruota alta'" (in Italian). 8 May 2005. Retrieved 12 October 2021.
  2. ^ "Più ecologico il Password Malaguti rilancia la gamma". 22 May 2007. Retrieved 12 October 2021.
  3. ^ "Fine di un'epoca: la Malaguti chiude" (in Italian). 11 October 2011. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
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