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Boxer, Bravo, Si or Ciao - when one of the legendary moped models from the world's most famous moped manufacturer turns round the next street corner, the eyes of every moped enthusiast light up. Because the Piaggio two-strokes from the tranquil little town of Pontedera in Tuscany are undoubtedly among the most popular and endearing motorbikes of all. Even though production has long since ceased, the Italo-moped can still be found comparatively frequently on Swiss roads, thanks to the many enthusiasts who own one of the legendary bikes and are passionate about keeping them in roadworthy condition. We introduce you to the iconic manufacturer and its bikes in more detail.

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The beginnings of a legendary two-wheel forge

From the very beginning of the company's long and glorious history, Piaggio was dedicated to vehicle construction. However, it was several years before the Italian engineers began developing two-stroke two-wheelers. After the company was founded in Genoa in 1884, Piaggio initially concentrated on shipbuilding and the manufacture of railway carriages. Company founder Rinaldo Piaggio proved to have the right instinct when he established a new plant at the future headquarters in Pontedera in 1916, where he developed aeroplanes and components for aviation, a revolutionary and innovative technology at the time. One of the most important customers in the following decades was the Italian army. For Piaggio, this meant lucrative business, which guaranteed a healthy income and rapid expansion, at least until the end of the Second World War, which also left Italy a devastated and destroyed country.

Hutchinson 2.25 x 17" tires semi-slick
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10826

Hutchinson 2.25 x 17" tires semi-slick

Manufacturer: Hutchinson · Tire width [inch]: 2.25 " · Tire width [mm]: 57.15 · Width [inch]: 2 1/4 · Wheel size [inch]: 17 " · Old designation: 21 x 2.25 · Speed index: L = 120 km/h · Profile type: GP1 · Tire type: Semi-slick · White wall: No · Tubeless (yes/no): Tubetype TT (requires hose)

80,80 EUR

Protezioni laterali Mono / Vario nero | Piaggio SI
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16360

Side protectors Mono / Vario black | Piaggio SI

Manufacturer: Made in Italy · Material: Plastic · Color: black · Total length: 640 mm · Height: 130 mm · Number of fixing points: 6 pcs · Piaggio OEM number: 918200 · Piaggio OEM number: 918300

57,70 EUR

Set di leve freno Domino poligonali nere originali | Piaggio Ciao PX, SI, Bravo
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16359

Domino brake lever set polygon black original | Piaggio Ciao PX, SI, Bravo

Manufacturer: Domino · Housing material: Aluminum · Material lever: Plastic · Color: black · Mounting type: Screws · Number of fixing points: 1 pcs

54,90 EUR

Cinghia trapezoidale RMS Vario 1050 mm | Piaggio Bravo
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16365

RMS V-belt Vario 1050 mm | Piaggio Bravo

Manufacturer: RMS · Rolling circumference: 1050 mm · Outer width: 13 mm · Height: 6.6 mm · Belt profile: untoothed / untoothed · Gearbox type: Vario

19,50 EUR

Cinghia trapezoidale RMS mono 1140 mm | Piaggio Boxer SI, Boxer
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16364

RMS V-belt mono 1140 mm | Piaggio Boxer SI, Boxer

Manufacturer: RMS · Rolling circumference: 1140 mm · Outer width: 9.8 mm · Height: 8 mm · Belt profile: untoothed / untoothed · Gearbox type: Mono · Piaggio OEM number: 124593

17,20 EUR

Cinghia trapezoidale RMS Vario 1135 mm (originale) | Piaggio Boxer, SI
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16366

RMS V-belt Vario 1135 mm (original) | Piaggio Boxer, SI

Manufacturer: RMS · Rolling circumference: 1135 mm · Outer width: 13 mm · Belt profile: untoothed / untoothed · Gearbox type: Vario

17,20 EUR

Cinghia trapezoidale RMS Mono 1050 mm | Piaggio Bravo
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16367

RMS V-belt Mono 1050 mm | Piaggio Bravo

Manufacturer: RMS · Rolling circumference: 1050 mm · Outer width: 9.5 mm · Belt profile: untoothed / untoothed · Gearbox type: Mono

17,20 EUR

KMC pedal chain purple
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16326

KMC pedal chain purple

Manufacturer: KMC · Material: Steel · Surface: varnished · Color: violet · Chain type: 410 · Number of chain links: 112 pcs · Chain pitch: 1/2" x 1/8" · Chain lock type: Snap-on closure · Rolling circumference: 1422 mm

21,80 EUR

FERODO starter shoe clutch Vario | Piaggio
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16348

FERODO starter shoe clutch Vario | Piaggio

Manufacturer: FERODO · Gearbox type: Vario · Number of jaws: 2 pcs · Number of springs: 2 pcs

19,50 EUR

Bobina di accensione esterna nera | Piaggio Ciao, SI, Bravo, Boxer

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16342

Ignition coil external black | Piaggio Ciao, SI, Bravo, Boxer

Place of use: External (outside the ignition) · Cable length: 450 mm · Color: black · Total length: 85 mm · Height: 70 mm · Mounting type: Screws · Number of fixing points: 2 pcs · Hole spacing: 32 mm · Area of application: Custom · Area of application: Original · Area of application: Standard

23,00 EUR

Not in stock

attacco manubrio girevole 22 mm (versione 2.0)
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15510

swiing handlebar stem 22 mm (version 2.0)

Manufacturer: swiing · Material: Steel · Surface: chrome-plated · Color: Chrome · Drive: External hexagon · Total length: 205 mm · Width: 27.3 mm · Ø Stem: 22 mm · Clamping diameter: 25.4 mm · Number of fixing points: 1 pcs

69,20 EUR

swiing® revival reconditioning set stem 22 mm
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16956

swiing® revival reconditioning set stem 22 mm

Manufacturer: swiing® revival parts · Material: Steel · Surface: chrome-plated · Drive: External hexagon · Total length: 215 mm · Ø Stem: 22 mm

20,70 EUR

swiing® revival refurbishment set stem 21 mm
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16955

swiing® revival refurbishment set stem 21 mm

Manufacturer: swiing® revival parts · Material: Steel · Surface: chrome-plated · Drive: External hexagon · Total length: 215 mm · Ø Stem: 21 mm

20,70 EUR

Continental 2.25 x 16" KKS
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17026

Continental 2.25 x 16" KKS

Manufacturer: Continental · Tire width [inch]: 2.25 " · Tire width [mm]: 57.15 · Width [inch]: 2 1/4 · Wheel size [inch]: 16 " · Old designation: 20 x 2.25 · Speed index: B = 50 km/h · Load capacity index: 38 = 132 kg · Profile type: KKS 10 · Tire type: Allround · Color: black · White wall: No · Tubeless (yes/no): Tubetype TT (requires hose)

57,70 EUR

Set manopole acceleratore Domino poligono originale | Piaggio Ciao PX, SI, Bravo
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16871

Domino throttle grip set polygon original | Piaggio Ciao PX, SI, Bravo

Manufacturer: Domino · Material: Aluminum · Material lever: Plastic · Surface: varnished · Color: black

54,90 EUR

parafango posteriore swiing® revival primerizzato | Piaggio Ciao
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16875

swiing® revival rear fender primed | Piaggio Ciao

Material: Steel · Surface: primed · Manufacturer: swiing® revival parts · Color: black · Wheel size [inch]: 16 " · Wheel size [inch]: 17 " · Folding the ends: not folded · Folding the ends: open folded · Shape of the mudguard: partly round · Total length over ends: 510 mm · Scope: 620 mm · Wide mudguard profile: 76 mm · Height of mudguard profile: 35 mm · Total height from support surface to top edge: 159 mm · Mounting type: Nuts & bolts

39,20 EUR

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Children of the post-war era: Vespa and Ape

However, the future moped manufacturer from Pontedera quickly got back on its feet; in a way, the war damage to the Italian infrastructure was even partly responsible for the rapid consolidation of the company after the end of the war. Enrico, son of company founder Rinaldo Piaggio, who had meanwhile taken over the business from his father, realised that motorised two-wheelers were the only class of vehicle that could be relied on to get around in a country with roads damaged by bomb craters and blocked by mountains of rubble. The response of the engineers from Pontedera to this situation was the legendary ‘Wasp’, better known as the Vespa scooter. The two-wheeler was launched on the market in 1946 and immediately became a bestseller. It was followed two years later by the ‘Bee’, or il modello di ciclomotore Ape, as the Italians would say. This three-wheeled microcar, which has long since become an icon in vehicle construction, could also be used to transport smaller loads thanks to its characteristic loading area.

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The first mopeds are built

Vespa and Ape played a major role in the steady rise of the company, which seemed to know no bounds. As early as the 1950s, the manufacturer was Italy's leading producer of two-wheelers. Possibly intoxicated by this success, the company also tried its hand at four-wheeled vehicles. The result was the Vespa 400, which came onto the market in 1957. However, this wasp did not sting, but rather ended up as a road flea. The concept was cancelled as early as 1961 and production was discontinued. In Pontedera, the focus returned to the core competence: vehicles on two wheels! From today's perspective, the Italian vehicle manufacturers made the absolutely right decision. Because in 1968, the Italian engineers launched the first genuine moped. A gem that was to become one of the most famous, most produced and most sought-after mopeds ever: the Piaggio Ciao!

The gem of gems: the Ciao moped

The legendary Ciao moped was to be produced in five different series and numerous versions until 2006. The mopeds of the first series, which were built until 1975, were divided into the model variants ‘A’ (19-inch rims), ‘L’ (17-inch rims) and ‘SC’. In terms of equipment and appearance, the first two variants differed in that the L version also had front wheel suspension and chrome mudguards. The SC version (Super Confort) also had a sprung saddle. With the following model series, the Ciao motorbikes became more and more comfortable, and the suspension in particular was continuously improved. Of course, the technology also continued to develop over the years. Changes were made with each model series. However, the constants of the Piaggio Ciao include the Dell'Orto SHA 12.10 carburettor, the rotary valve-controlled 2-stroke engine and the V-belt drive, which is typical of many Piaggio models. In the early years, M1M units were installed, which delivered an output of 1.1 hp. Newer models were somewhat more powerful, with the single-cylinder 2-stroke delivering 1.36 hp at 4000 rpm.

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Piaggio is more than the Ciao moped

In addition to the Ciao moped, which is certainly the most popular and best-known two-wheeler from the moped manufacturer in Pontedera, Piaggio also gave the world several other moped models. The Bravo, Si and Boxer mopeds are often somewhat unfairly overshadowed by the famous Ciao moped.

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The Bravo model

Spurred on by the success of the Piaggio Ciao moped, the Italians introduced the Bravo moped in 1973. The originally rather spartan moped - the ‘A’ models of the first series had no suspension at all - was also built for a long time until 1981. The moped was motorised in the same way as the Ciao moped; a special feature of this series was the Super Bravo model, which was launched as part of the fourth and final series. This was one of the first mass-produced cross mopeds.

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The Super Bravo moped was delivered from the factory with thick studded tyres and powerful shock absorbers. But to be honest, although this model clearly stood out visually from its predecessors and the other Piaggio models, it was only suitable for off-road riding to a limited extent, at least if you use today's cross bikes as a yardstick.

The Boxer and Si models

The Piaggio Boxer moped is much shorter - and therefore much rarer to admire on Swiss roads today. Contrary to what the name might suggest, this moped has a rather slim silhouette and, with an unladen weight of 50 kg, is one of the lightest motorbikes in the Piaggio family. The models of the first series left the factory in Pontedera in 1970 and were replaced in 1972 by the successor model, the Boxer 2, which was produced until 1978. As with the Bravo moped, the Boxer pearl was also equipped with a plastic fuel tank. When the last Boxer moped rolled off the production line, the Italians launched the Si moped as the successor model. It had inherited the somewhat slimmer silhouette from the Boxer moped, but the engineers orientated themselves technically more towards the Ciao moped. A fact that benefits every enthusiast who owns a Si gem, as the technical relationship makes it much easier to source spare parts.

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