Piaggio Ciao

Ciao is a moped ( 2-stroke ). It was first introduced in Germany in 1968 and built almost unchanged up in this millennium. The manufacturer was from Pontedera Piaggio in Italy. They are available in various models, both as a moped (25 km / h) as well as Scooter (40 or 50 km / h).

Models

Major model variants are:

First series ( from year 1968)

M7E1T

  • Ciao A ( round seatpost, saddle and seatpost suspension, rear light on the fender;

Gepäckträher removable; 19 " chrome rims, Small tanlaufkleber with CIAO lettering )

  • Ciao L ( Square seatpost; sprung saddle only; taillight on the mudguard, luggage racks can be removed; Small tank stickers, chrome rims 16 " It was also here no Nierosterstahl used )

Second series ( from year 1972)

M7E2T

  • Ciao SC ( round seatpost, saddle and seatpost suspension, rear light on the mudguard, luggage carrier is not removable; chrome fenders )
  • Ciao S ( Square seatpost; Only saddle sprung, rear light on the apron; Lackkierte mudguards )

Third series ( from year 1982)

M7E3T

  • Ciao Px ( round seatpost, saddle and seatpost suspension, rear light on the luggage rack, luggage rack removable)
  • Ciao P ( Square seatpost, saddle only sprung; taillight on the luggage rack, luggage rack removable)

Fourth series

  • Ciao Mix ( round seatpost, saddle and seatpost suspension, rear light on the luggage rack, luggage carrier not removable, oil tank in the luggage rack, separate lubrication )

Fifth series

  • Ciao type c24 ( Square seatpost, saddle and seatpost suspension, rear light on the luggage rack, luggage carrier not removable)

The Ciao type c24 represents the latest and last model

Furthermore, there was the series Boss, Boxer, Bravo and Grillo Si, which were equipped with similar or the same technique. They differed primarily by the frame and the rim size. The Gilera EC1 and Italjet models Tiffany Pack 2 and also take advantage of the drive technology and the engine of Ciao, which can be explained with membership of the Piaggio Group. In the 1980s, a van version of the Ciao came on the market, the so-called Ciao Porter. This moped had 3 wheels and a small container or a cargo area on its front. The vehicle was not available in Germany, but was widespread in Italy, especially in the communal area and street cleaning.

It is a classic that differs alone already by the V-belt drive from most other scooters / mopeds that time. This drive is in comparison to chain drive relatively quiet and low maintenance. The moped versions are also still equipped with a continuously variable automatic transmission, or type specific with variator. This technique can be found in virtually all scooters again, who are currently on the market. Outstanding is the rotary vane inlet of the classic Piaggio engines.

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