The idea is clear. Carnaby means Carnaby Street, which means Swinging London, mini-skirts, Jean Shrimpton and The Kinks: or, for a more recent generation, Austin Powers, Felicity Shagwell and Dr Evil. That would all make sense if the scooter evoked the freedom and  style of the sixties.  Instead, it has a distinctly functional and modern shape. You'll immediately notice the practical flat footrest platform, perfect for running a series of errands anround town. The protective front shield holds an innovative and stylish headlamp unit. The wide two-tone seat has a comfortable ride and has sufficient room for a pillion passenger. At only  31 inches from the ground, the seat and wide handlebars make the Piaggio Carnaby an easily managed machine. The Carnaby is a scooter that inspires confidence but also has a no-nonsense, functional image. In short, the Carnaby is a scooter designed as a solution to city traffic.

Technical Features:

The Carnaby is built around two technically advanced Piaggio Leader engines, a 200cc and a 125 cc unit. These latest-generation engines are fully compatible with the latest and strictest Euro 3 emission standards. Both engines are 4 stroke, 4 valve, and liquid cooled, and both offer good power and performance for their respective size. The 125 cc develops 15 HP, while the 200 cc delivers 21 HP. Plenty of power is always on tap, right through the speed range, to guarantee a consistently smooth and enjoyable ride and low fuel consumption.

The chassis is built around a high strength steel tube frame. At the front, the fork features 35 mm stanchions, while at the rear two double acting helical spring shock absorbers offer 4 spring preload settings. This robust chassis, combined with large diameter 16" wheels and generous tyres (110/70 at the front and 130/70 at the rear) guarantees impressive levels of rider comfort, with road-holding stability to match. Active safety is enhanced by a powerful braking system based on two 260 mm discs with twin piston floating calipers.

Specifications:
    Engine: 124cc single cylinder, liquid cooled four-stroke    198cc single cylinder liquid cooled four stroke
Maximum power: 15bhp @ 9,750rpm    21bhp @ 9,000rpm
Maximum torque: 12Nm @ 8,000rpm    21Nm @ 6,250rpm
    Brakes: single 260mm discs at front and rear
Transmission: twist-and-go CVT
Dry weight: 146kg
 Seat height: 31inches
Price: to be confirmed

An easy to use scooter; the Piaggio Carnaby has been designed to provide an easy, relaxing ride. The tyres, brakes and chassis ensure road holding and safety. The shock absorbers are calibrated for maximum rider comfort over all road surfaces. Easy to read analog instruments and intuitive controls complete the package.

The Carnaby also touts a series of 'Easy' fetures for making life easier. The ‘Easy Start' system is supposed to redefine starting system design, and make sure that the engine starts quickly every time, whatever the weather and riding conditions, however that is merely what is to be expected of any modern day scooter.
Then there is the ‘Easy Park' centre stand, specially designed to provide the best possible leverage and make the Carnaby amazingly light and easy to lift and park, which it does well.

Rider and passenger benefit from a broad, comfortably shaped seat that can be released from the ignition key block.  A broad, flat platform and two convenient fold-away passenger footrests provide utility and comfort.
The underseat bay could be larger, as it won't quite hold a full face helmet, but contains two side pockets for smaller objects.
The leg shield storage compartment can also be fitted with an innovative ‘Easy Bag'. This fully detachable bag is made from a waterproof and tear-proof synthetic fabric that matches the seat upholstery.

In addition to Easy Bag, the Carnaby accessories range also includes several other functional items that make using your scooter a real pleasure:

‘Easy Cover' is an innovative and stylish fold-away leg cover made from waterproof material and characterised by two clear ‘windows' borrowed from sailing technology. Easy Cover fits over the radiator air outlets and channels warm air on to your legs, creating your very own microclimate and making the Carnaby a pleasure to ride even during the cold winter months.

The ‘Easy Case' is a brand new 38 litre top box, specifically designed for the Carnaby and finished to match the paintwork. Easy Case is big enough to hold one full face helmet or two jet helmets. Easy Case blends in perfectly with the overall design of your scooter, and can be fitted and removed from the luggage rack quickly and easily (no additional mounting plates needed). Easy Case's ‘One-Lock' locking system is operated by the scooter's ignition key to avoid having to carry around different keys for vehicle and top box.

There is a medium height windscreen in impact resistant and chip-proof 4 mm methacrylate that comes with an elegant fitting system and handguards and provides real protection against wind and rain.

Anti-theft disc-lock with alarm. This latest generation mechanical anti-theft device is made from the toughest materials and incorporates its own alarm.

Side stand for quicker, easier parking, especially where use of the centre stand may not be practical.

Electronic anti-theft with remote control.

Child seat with foot-rest belt, for children between the ages of 3 and 8 (weighing 14-30 kg).

Carnaby customised scooter cover.

The 125cc model is available in the U.K., while the 200cc version is for continental Europe.  No word yet from Piaggio if or when the Carnaby will be brought to the USA.