Piaggio Typhoon 125 Review

Used Buyer Review

The Typhoon 125 is Piaggio's budget runabout, and used examples are everywhere for good reason — they sold by the truckload. Built for urban commuting rather than anything remotely exciting, the 125cc two-valve single does exactly what it promises: gets you from A to B without drama or particularly much fun. That's not a criticism, just context. For city riding it's genuinely competent — light enough to filter confidently, fuel-sipped economically, and the upright seating position means you're alert in traffic. Buying used, though, you need your wits about you. These bikes attract first-time owners who thrash them mercilessly and skip servicing entirely. Check the variator rollers and belt — they're consumables most owners ignore. Rust on the undercarriage is common on older examples, and the plastic bodywork cracks if it's been dropped, which it almost certainly has. Avoid anything above 15,000 miles unless the service history is genuinely solid. A well-maintained example under 8,000 miles is the sweet spot.