Piaggio 497042 Right or Left Brake Lever – Vespa GTS, Liberty, Fly, Runner 2005-2024

The original Piaggio brake lever 497042 is the spare part that equips practically the entire Piaggio Group scooter range from 2005 to today: Vespa GTS, GTV, LX, S, Primavera and Sprint, Piaggio Liberty, Fly, Medley, NRG Power and Typhoon, Gilera Runner and Storm, Scarabeo. It is a reversible lever: the same lever works for both the right and left sides, so you don't have to guess which side. Made of chromed aluminum, 78 grams. 🔴 A detail to check before ordering: this is the lever for the HENG TONG brake pump — explained below. New, never mounted spare part, shipped by Moon Bike S.r.l. — Cercola (NA).

✓ Strengths

• One lever for both sides – code 497042 is indicated for right or left: no risk of ordering the wrong part
• Original Piaggio code – identical to the one factory-fitted, not a universal aftermarket lever
• Broad compatibility – over 200 versions across Vespa, Piaggio, Gilera, and Scarabeo from 2005 to 2024
• Chromed aluminum, 78 g – lightweight and rigid, won't flex under braking like zinc alloy copies
• Typical part to replace after a fall – after a parking slip, a bent lever can be replaced in five minutes
• New product, never mounted · shipped from Italy

Technical features

Vehicle compatibility

List taken from the official Piaggio spare parts catalog (B2B). Versions are grouped by family: if your trim does not appear by name, send us the VIN number and we will verify it before shipping.

Recommended products

• Second lever 497042 – if you replace the right one, you might as well replace the left one too: they are identical
• Piaggio lever pin 494891 – the associated part in the catalog, to be replaced if yours is ovalized
• Complete Heng Tong brake pump – if the pump body is also damaged after a fall
• Grips and mirrors – the other handlebar parts that get damaged in the same fall
• DOT 4 brake fluid – if you open the system, take the opportunity to bleed it again

Perfect for

This is the replacement part you need after a standstill fall or a parking bump: the lever bends or breaks at the tip, the brake continues to function but the grip is uncomfortable, and it will be noted during inspection. It's also the part that mechanics and rental companies look for, because with a single code they cover the entire fleet — Vespa, Liberty, Fly, Medley, Runner — without having to distinguish between right and left in the warehouse. And it's good for anyone who is restoring a ten or fifteen-year-old scooter: a new chrome lever changes the feel at the handlebars more than one might expect.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it the right or left lever?
Both. The Piaggio code 497042 is indicated as a right or left brake lever: it is the same part for both sides. If you need both, order 2 quantities.

What does "for Heng Tong pump" mean?
Heng Tong is the manufacturer of the brake pumps fitted by the Piaggio Group on almost all of its scooters. The name is stamped on the pump body, near the fluid reservoir: check there before ordering, because the lever will not fit on pumps from other brands.

Will it fit my Vespa GTS 300?
Yes: the table covers GTS 300, GTS 300 Super, HPE and Touring from 2008 to 2024. It also applies to GTS 125, 150 and 250, for GTV 300 and for Primavera, Sprint, LX and S.

What material is it made of?
Aluminum with a chrome finish, 78 grams. It is the same original equipment lever: stiffer than copies made of cheap alloy, which flex under hard braking.

Are special tools needed to install it?
No. Unscrew the pivot nut, remove the old lever and reinstall the new one: two wrenches and five minutes are all it takes. The braking system does not need to be opened, so no bleeding is required.

How long does it take to arrive?
The item is available in stock and shipped from Italy. You will receive a tracking code as soon as the package leaves.