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Range of motor scooters

The Vivacity is a range of motor scooters produced by the French motorcycle manufacturer Peugeot Motocycles.

Vivacity 1+2

Peugeot Motocycles began producing the Vivacity 1+2 in 1998 and continued until 2008 when it was redesigned. One of the most powerful 50cc standard scooters, in its original specification, this version could reach 75 km/h (47 mph). This model came to compete with the Yamaha BWs 50cc. It can reach 9000 rpm, producing 4.7 hp (3.5 kW). The Vivacity 1+2 proved be one of Peugeot's biggest commercial successes owing to its design and economical and powerful motor. The engines are easy to modify and can make a performance racing moped.

Vivacity 3

Peugeot e-Vivacity at the Motorcycle and Scooter Show in Paris, 2011

In 2008 Peugeot unveiled a new design for the Vivacity. With a bigger storage area under the seat and in the front plastics it has almost twice the storage capabilities of the Vivacity 1+2. Also new is a 12-volt charger for any accessories such as satellite navigation.

The 125 cc (7.6 cu in) version produced 8.5 bhp (6.3 kW) and fuel consumption was 48 mpg‑imp (5.9 L/100 km; 40 mpg‑US). Dry weight was 118 kg (260 lb).

In 2012, an electric version of the scooter called E-Vivacity was produced.

References

  1. ^ MCN Staff (6 August 2010). "PEUGEOT VIVACITY 125 (2010-on) Review". motorcyclenews.com. Retrieved 23 August 2015.
  2. "Scooter Review: Peugeot Vivacity 125". twistngo.com. 18 August 2010. Retrieved 23 August 2015.
  3. "PEUGEOT VIVACITY ELECTRIC". motorcycle-catalogue.info. Retrieved 3 October 2015.
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