DDL Tuning Item number: DDL73360
DDL Tuning
Type: Additional swing arm / torsion strut
Manufacturer: DDL Tuning
Finish: CNC-milled, silver
Fits: Piaggio 125-180 ccm 2-stroke Maxi
Function: reduces the torsion of the crankcase
Note: fits without modification to the engine case
329,00 €*
available immediately
Shipping weight 1,5 kg

Additional swingarm DDL Tuning CNC silver for Piaggio 125-180 ccm 2-stroke Maxi

CNC-manufactured torsion strut for additional support of the engine housing on powerful Piaggio Maxi 2-stroke engines.

The DDL Tuning additional swingarm is a very useful reinforcement for more powerful Piaggio 125-180 cc 2-stroke engines. It provides additional support for the long engine housing section and reduces the torsion of the crankcase. This is precisely its technical benefit: With powerful setups, the housing is subjected to greater loads, particularly in the area of the long housing arm. The additional strut helps to absorb these forces better and reduce the risk of crankcase damage or breakage.

DDL Tuning CNC-milled silver Piaggio Maxi 2T Torsion brace

Why this strut is useful

reduces housing torsion: additional support for the engine housing under high loads
protects the long housing arm: reduces the risk of breakage in the critical area
Fits without modification: according to the manufacturer, direct mounting on the motor housing
useful for powerful setups: particularly interesting for sporty and powerful 125-180cc engines

Additional support for stressed engine cases

In Piaggio 125-180 cc 2-stroke engines, the long housing section is an area that is subject to significantly higher loads than in standard condition when the engine is running at higher power and in a sporty riding style. This is precisely where the DDL additional swingarm comes in. It works as an additional strut or torsional support and helps to reduce torsion in the housing area.

Practical benefits

More stability: additional support in the heavily loaded area
Less torsion: useful for powerful engines and sporty use
More safety for the housing: reduces the risk of material overload
Clean solution: not a DIY solution, but designed to fit the engine housing

Fit and installation

According to the manufacturer, the strut fits the crankcase without modification. This is an important point, because a clean and tension-free installation is crucial, especially with such reinforcements. The additional swing arm is designed as a suitable solution for the Piaggio Maxi 2-stroke engines mentioned and does not have to be modified or adapted first.

Important note on exhaust compatibility

According to the manufacturer, the additional swingarm is suitable in conjunction with

SM06 exhaust
DDL/BGM exhaust

When using the original exhaust, the DDL0001 gasket is required.

Field of application

The additional swingarm is particularly interesting for all those who no longer ride a Piaggio 125-180 cc 2-stroke engine in pure standard condition. The more powerful the setup and the higher the mechanical load, the more useful an additional housing support becomes. This strut is a technically plausible upgrade, especially on engines with a sporty exhaust system, more powerful cylinders or generally higher continuous loads.

GileraRunner FX / FXR 125-180
ItaljetDragster 125-180
PiaggioSKR125, SKR150, TPH125, Skipper125, Skipper150, Hexagon LX/LXT 125-180 AC/LC

Brief technical overview

Manufacturer: DDL TuningDDL Tuning
TypeAdditional swingarm / torsion strut
ManufacturingCNC-milled
colorsilver
FunctionReduction of housing torsion
MountingFits without modification to the engine housing
Compatible exhaustsSM06, DDL
Additional noteDDL0001 gasket required for original exhaust

Conclusion

The DDL tuning additional swingarm is a technically sensible reinforcement part for more powerful Piaggio Maxi 2-stroke engines. It reduces the torsion of the engine casing, relieves the long casing arm and helps to reduce the risk of casing breakage. This is a very well thought-out addition, especially for powerful 125-180cc setups.

FAQ about the DDL additional swing arm

It serves as additional support for the engine housing and reduces its torsion. This reduces the risk of breakage of the long housing section.
No. According to the manufacturer, the strut fits on the crankcase without modification.
According to the manufacturer, the strut fits with SM06 and DDL/BGM exhausts. The DDL0001 gasket is required for original exhausts.
It is particularly interesting for powerful Piaggio 125-180 ccm 2-stroke engines, where the engine housing is subjected to greater stress than in standard condition.