BGM PRO Item number: BGM69054
BGM PRO
Made in Nederland
Type: Performance exhaust for 52 mm stroke
Manufacturer: BGM PRO
Compatible with: Piaggio 125–180 cc AC/LC 2-stroke Maxi
Application: Stock 172 models through tuned 172/180 setups
Character: All-around with a peak in the upper RPM range
Operating range: approx. 9,500–10,500 rpm
499,00 €*
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Shipping weight 4 kg

BGM PRO 52 mm Stroke Exhaust for Piaggio 125–180 cc AC/LC 2-Stroke Maxi

Compatible with the Gilera Runner FX / FXR 125–180, Italjet Dragster 125–180, and other Piaggio Maxi 2-stroke engines in the 125–180 cc range.

The BGM PRO exhaust for 52 mm stroke is a sport-tuned performance exhaust for Piaggio Maxi 2-stroke engines. Its character isn’t tailored exclusively to a single racing setup, but is intentionally versatile: It works on stock-based 172cc setups as well as on tuned 172/180cc setups, covering an unusually wide range of applications.

BGM PRO 52 mm stroke 125–180 cc 2-stroke Maxi Original 172 / Malossi 172 / PM 180 Works with stock ignition

Performance Characteristics

All-around rather than extremely peak-oriented: The exhaust isn’t just for fully tuned race engines, but also for powerful street and sport setups
Upper operating range: the actual power band is around 9,500 to 10,500 rpm
Noticeably sportier: Designed for better acceleration and smooth power delivery on 52-mm bore setups
Wide range of applications: works on the original 172 design as well as on Malossi 172 and PM Tuning 180

Where the exhaust is a good fit

The BGM PRO exhaust is particularly interesting for Piaggio, Gilera, and Italjet 2-stroke maxi engines with a 52 mm stroke. This makes it a particularly good fit for sporty 172 and 180 configurations, where the engine is designed not only to deliver low-end torque but also to rev cleanly in the upper rpm range.

Optimal Setup

The exhaust delivers a greater power boost especially when the rest of the engine setup is optimized for it. It performs best not with components that are completely stock, but with a properly tuned cylinder and carburetor setup.

Recommended stroke: 52 mm crankshaft
Recommended cylinder base: Original 172, Malossi 172, PM Tuning 180
Carburetor: A larger carburetor makes sense as soon as the setup is truly geared toward performance
Ignition: works well with the stock ignition

Practical Example

A typical 172cc sport setup combines this exhaust class with a Malossi 172, 52-mm crankshaft, a suitable diaphragm solution, a larger carburetor, and a tuned variator and transmission setup. This clearly illustrates where the exhaust fits in practice: not as a stock replacement, but as a serious performance system for sporty street and sprint setups.

Technical Overview

ManufacturerBGM PRO
TypePerformance exhaust for 52 mm bore
Compatible withPiaggio 125–180 cc AC/LC 2-stroke Maxi
ApplicationSporty 172 and 180 setups
Operating rangeapprox. 9,500–10,500 rpm
Cylinder BaseOriginal 172, Malossi 172, PM Tuning 180

Conclusion

The BGM PRO exhaust for 52 mm stroke isn’t a narrow-focus solution for a single extreme setup, but rather a versatile performance system for Piaggio Maxi 2-stroke engines in the 172/180 range. If you’re looking for a sporty exhaust with a clear power band in the upper range and tune the engine appropriately, this is a great option for the Runner, Dragster, and related Piaggio platforms.