Official Piaggio press release:
NEW PIAGGIO LIBERTY
LIGHTWEIGHT, EASY TO RIDE, LIBERTY INCORPORATES THE LATEST DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY AND UPDATES ITS ICONIC ITALIAN STYLE TO REMAIN CONSISTENTLY MODERN, FUNCTIONAL, AND YET DISTINCTLY LIBERTY.
AVAILABLE IN TWO CONFIGURATIONS, CLASSIC AND SPORTY, AND WITH THREE DYNAMIC ENGINE OPTIONS.
THANKS TO THE 50CC VERSION, PIAGGIO LIBERTY IS THE IDEAL, SAFE SCOOTER FOR YOUNG RIDERS STARTING OUT ON THEIR FIRST MOTORISED VEHICLE.
THE 125CC AND 150CC MODELS MAKE LIBERTY THE PERFECT CHOICE FOR THOSE SEEKING MATURE, RELIABLE MOBILITY — A HIGH-WHEEL SCOOTER READY FOR THE CHALLENGES OF CITY LIFE.
A NEW AND EXTENSIVE RANGE OF ACCESSORIES MAKES LIBERTY FULLY CUSTOMISABLE, ENHANCING COMFORT AND FUNCTIONALITY.
Piaggio Liberty is one of the best-loved and most popular scooters.
It stands for independence and freedom for young people, often serving as their first motorised vehicle, especially thanks to the 50 cc version. However, it also offers practicality and sensibility for everyday mobility.
Liberty has always been light, manoeuvrable, easy to ride, and elegant with its typically Italian style. At the same time, it is robust, reliable, and always ready to face the trials of urban and metropolitan life.
It is an ultra-modern classic, one of the few products successfully updated in technology and style generation after generation, becoming synonymous with the segment it created: the high-wheel scooter.
A whole new style, always Liberty.
Twenty-seven years after the launch of the first model and following remarkable commercial success, with over one million units sold globally, Piaggio Liberty has been completely redesigned. It thus cements its place as the ideal choice for young people stepping into the world of independent mobility, for female riders who have significantly contributed to its popularity, and for anyone of any age in need of a practical and reliable commuting solution.
The new Liberty comes in three engine sizes (the classic 50, 125, and 150 cc) and two configurations. All engine options are also available in the S (Sport) version, which features more dynamic finishes.
Liberty has long been distinguished by its elegant and refined style, and this latest evolution further enhances its heritage with an unmistakably Italian design.
New lines shape this mechanical marvel, endowing the Liberty with a thoroughly modern personality while still connected to the scooter's legacy as the pioneer of the high-wheel segment.
The front end of the Liberty has received a significant redesign, imparting a new dynamism and sporty character. The new horizontal LED headlight—highly technical and assertive—blends seamlessly into the design, creating a striking feature that enhances the scooter's modern and robust appearance.
A signature Piaggio element, the 'central tie', now features a honeycomb grille, visually connecting Liberty with its 'bigger brothers', the Beverly and Medley.
Thanks once again to the Piaggio Style Centre, the latest evolution seamlessly merges with a tradition of remarkable success.
Viewed from the side, the compact, sleek lines elegantly link the more robust front with a streamlined rear. The passenger handles from previous Liberty models have been replaced by a new, elegant aluminium element that can accommodate the rear top box and whose design influences the scooter's overall dimensional impression.
The new Liberty surpasses the already remarkable comfort and ease of riding offered by previous versions. The ergonomic 'triangle' of seat, handlebar grip, and foot positioning have been redesigned to enhance riding comfort and provide complete control of the scooter. The vehicle's control is improved in all conditions thanks to the newly raised handlebar and a more upright posture.
The new handlebar enhances ride quality and houses the new full LCD instrument cluster, blending functionality with design.
The instrument cluster is now entirely digital, featuring a new 5-inch colour dashboard with both Day and Night modes. This offers complete control over Liberty's features and efficiently organises information, including average and instant fuel consumption and a trip computer that displays journey and mileage data.
Liberty's new style is further enhanced by its large wheels, measuring 16" at the front and 14" at the rear. The new three-spoke split rim design introduces a fresh and elegant touch of sportiness.
A state-of-the-art chassis
The Liberty chassis benefits from Piaggio's unparalleled expertise in designing premium scooter frames.
Constructed from high-strength steel tubing, this robust, tried and tested structure, combined with Liberty's lightweight build, ensures exceptional manoeuvrability and ease of riding. With a generous wheelbase of 1,350 mm for the 125 and 150 models and 1,370 mm for the 50 cc version, riders experience a strong sense of stability and security at all speeds.
Lightness and stability are the two dynamic qualities that make Liberty safe for everyone and suitable for riders of any experience level.
The large 16-inch front wheel has a high-profile tyre (90/80), while the 14-inch rear wheel boasts a generous 100/80 tyre. This arrangement reflects a deliberate technical choice to improve handling, increase manoeuvrability, and reduce fuel consumption. Thanks to the high front tyre profile, the wheel and tyre dimensions provide optimal comfort, absorbing bumps effectively. The braking system features a 240 mm front disc operated by a dual-piston calliper and a 140 mm rear drum, ensuring prompt, effective braking that remains safe and manageable, even for first-time riders. The 125 and 150 versions come with ABS.
Three state-of-the-art engines
Piaggio Liberty is available in three engine versions—50, 125, and 150 cc—to suit every mobility need. Each engine class offers impressive performance, quality, reliability, economical operation, low emissions, and reduced noise. All Liberty engines are advanced 4-stroke, air-cooled models with electronic fuel injection. Every component, from the new exhaust to the transmission cover design and air filter, is engineered to deliver a smooth, quiet, and comfortable ride.
The lightweight and agile 50 cc version is ideal for young riders, including first-time motor vehicle users, as an entry point into the world of mobility synonymous with freedom. This 4-stroke engine is exceptionally user-friendly and economical, consuming just 2.5 litres per 100 km on the WMTC cycle.
The 125 and 150 models are powered by an air-cooled, single-cylinder, 4-stroke engine with a three-valve single overhead camshaft configuration (two intake, one exhaust) and an enhanced electronic fuel injection system. The optimised injector positioning further boosts emissions performance. These engines are developed at Piaggio Group's research and development centre, one of the world's most advanced engine R&D facilities.
The design process focused on reducing friction and improving fluid dynamics to maximise performance while reducing fuel consumption. Additionally, the throttle body positioning has been updated with a newly optimised intake line sizing. This results in fuel consumption of just 2.5 litres per 100 km for the 125 cc model and 2.7 litres per 100 km for the 150 cc model. Both figures are based on the WMTC cycle.
The three-valve distribution, regarded as the most effective configuration, enhances intake, boosting engine efficiency compared to more conventional two-valve engines.
The highly advanced fuel injection system features automatic idle control, continuous mixture management, and dual lambda sensors to meet the Euro 5+ standard. The new Liberty is even more environmentally friendly, with stable emissions throughout its lifecycle.
A state-of-the-art ECU manages the ignition timing, mixture, and phasing maps. The engine operates exceptionally quietly, aided by a silent and efficient freewheel electric starter.
Versions and colours
The new Liberty is available in all three engine sizes and two distinct versions.
Piaggio Liberty is available in Bianco Luna and Nero Abisso. The rear rack, exhaust cover, and rear-view mirrors are matte black. The wheels, side trims, rear light frame, indicators, and the new Liberty logo are all styled with an elegant satin effect.
Piaggio Liberty S (Sport) offers four colour options: Bianco Luna, Nero Meteora, Grigio Materia and Blu Ardesia.
The wheels, side trims, rear light frame, indicator frames, and the new Liberty logo are finished in glossy black in the S version. Certain elements, including a rim detail and the trim around the 'tie' on the shield, are highlighted in glossy blue.
