The development of the new Malaguti medium high-wheel scooter was started at the end 2003 and the entire project cost over 5 million euros and lasted 18 months; in May 2005 the Password was officially presented to the public.[1]
Sales start immediately in Italy. Available with the Yamaha 250 engine (produced in Italy by Minarelli) it delivers 20.8 HP at 7,500 rpm and is approved according to the Euro 2 standard. The front suspensions are of the hydraulic fork type with 35 mm stanchions while at the rear the double adjustable shock absorber is adopted, the braking system is composed of a Disc 270 mm front and 240 mm rear. The saddle has a ground clearance of 778 mm, the wheelbase measures 1,484 mm.
The wheels are 16 inches, the tubeless type tires have the dimensions 110/70/16 at the front and 140/70/16 at the rear. The weight is 162 kg.
In May 2007 the engine was homologated Euro 3.[2]
Production ends in April 2011 following the financial difficulties of the parent company.[3]
