Piaggio Ape Xtra LDX

Piaggio Ape Xtra LDX Detailed Overview

Powertrain and Performance

The Piaggio Ape Xtra LDX is being offered with two engine options – a diesel engine and a CNG powertrain. The 599cc single-cylinder water-cooled diesel engine of the Piaggio Ape Xtra LDX produces a maximum power output of 9.4 bhp and a torque output of 23.5 Nm. On the other hand, the 230cc single-cylinder, air-cooled, CNG powertrain of the Piaggio Ape Xtra LDX is capable of producing 9.6 bhp of power and 16.5 Nm. A 4-speed manual gearbox is the standard transmission for both engine choices.

Summary

While the 599cc diesel engine of the Piaggio Ape Xtra LDX produces 9.4 bhp of power and 23.5 Nm of torque, the 230cc CNG engine claims 9.6 bhp of power and 16.5 Nm of torque.

Suspension and Brakes

The Piaggio Ape Xtra LDX comes with a hydraulic telescopic shock absorber for each of its wheels. While the front wheel gets a helical spring with a dampener at the front, the rear wheels are armed with a rubber spring with a dampener. Riding on 4.50-10 tube-type tyres, the Piaggio Ape Xtra LDX comes with hydraulically-actuated drum brakes on the front wheel and rear wheels. 

Summary

The Piaggio Ape Xtra LDX is equipped with 4.50-10 tyres, hydraulic telescopic shock absorbers and hydraulically-actuated drum brakes on each of its wheels.

Dimensions and Payload

Measuring 3145mm long, 1490mm wide and 1770mm tall, the Piaggio Ape Xtra LDX comes with a cargo deck at the back, which measures 1660mm long, 1400mm wide and 285mm tall. The Piaggio Ape Xtra LDX also claims to have a wheelbase of 2100mm, a ground clearance of 245mm, a gross vehicle weight of 975 kg and a maximum payload capacity of 479 kg.

Summary

The Piaggio Ape Xtra LDX claims to have a payload capacity of 479 kg from its deck which measures 1660mm long, 1400mm wide and 285mm tall.

Exterior and Interior

An evolution of the previous-generation Piaggio Ape, the new Ape Xtra LDX comes with a fresher-looking front design. The lower front profile of the Piaggio Ape Xtra LDX consists of rounded halogen headlamps and wing-like amber turn indicators on its sides, both of which are housed within stylish-looking black-coloured housings. There is a black coloured strip separating the upper and lower halves of the front profile, while the front fender of the Piaggio Ape Xtra LDX is also finished in a theme of black. The body-coloured side doors of the Piaggio Ape Xtra LDX come adorned with a nice set of decals, while the lower edges of the front windscreen come mounted with rearview mirrors.

Summary

The Piaggio Ape Xtra LDX gets stylish-looking housings for the front headlamps and turn indicators, which add freshness to the overall design.

Features

The Piaggio Ape Xtra LDX has been armed with a basic set of features, comprising of halogen headlamps and tail lamps, a rounded instrument console in the middle of its handlebar, a cushioned backrest behind the seat and a sliding window above it to have a view of the deck at the back. 

Summary

The list of features of the Piaggio Ape Xtra LDX includes an analogue instrument console, halogen headlamps and tail lamps and cushioned backrest and a sliding window behind the rider’s seat.

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