The Tuk Tuk
The Tuk Tuk is a specially adapted Italian Piaggio Ape. It runs on petrol or battery power and when going flat out in 4th gear, can reach the wind-in-the-hair speed of 30mph.
At that rate it would take us days to get to and from our events, so we tow the Tuk Tuk behind our Coffee Angels van. The Tuk Tuk has been converted to hold a top of the range Vibiemme coffee machine.
Italian by origin, but a fun addition to parties, events, corporate days and weddings across Northern Ireland!
Tuk Tuk Specs
Piaggio Ape
Engine: two-stroke single cylinder
Displacement: 49.8 cc
Ignition: electronic
Start-up: electric
Electric system: 12v-80w flywheel alternator, 12V battery
Frame bearing body: steel plate single frame
Transmission: 4 gears plus reverse
Front suspension: swinging arm with coil spring and shock absorber
Rear suspension: independent with coil spring and hydraulic shock absorber on each wheel
Brakes: Rear – hydraulic with foot control Front – mechanical lever operated on handlebar. Rear wheel emergency brake.
No-load fuel consumption at 25kmph: 35 km per litre
Tank capacity: 10 litres
Max slope gradient: no load 18%
Turning circle: 6m
Payload: Pick-up van 200g
Tyres: 100-90-10”
