Italian two-wheeler manufacturer Piaggio has partnered with Chinese motorcycle manufacturer Zongshen to develop a new 150cc engine. The brand’s will use the new engine specifically for scooters. According to sources, the co-developed engine will be available for Asian and European markets and is dubbed ‘G150S’. The new engine will be a liquid-cooled unit and produces 15 PS of power along with 15 Nm of torque.
The new engine will showcase features such as an automatic start/stop system along with keyless ignition and silent start. The new G150S engine also comes with a new integral cylinder head and an eccentric crankshaft with a lightweight piston. In addition to this, the engine also features secondary oil filtration, roller rocker arms, and customization capabilities to suit different frames as well as rear wheels.
Future Plans for the engine
The modern features offered on the new engine are becoming the new norm across two-wheelers globally as emission standards also evolve around the world. Neither Piaggio nor Zongshen has commented on the timeline of when they will begin series-production of the engine. However, reports suggest that Piaggio is likely to offer the new engine on their upcoming scooters, which could make their debut in 2022. But it is unlikely that Piaggio brings the new engine technology to India. As the new engine will considerably increase the price of its scooters in the price sensitive Indian market.
Airbags for Two-Wheelers
In November 2021, Piaggio also announced that it has collaborated with automotive tech company Autoliv. The brand will co-develop airbags for two-wheelers, which will be a new frontier in the two-wheeler safety. Both companies stated that they would mount and place the airbags on the frame of the two-wheeler, with immediate deployment. Piaggio and Autoliv also revealed that the brands will use advanced simulation tools to conduct crash tests and drafted the initial designs of the airbag.
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