Italjet has debuted its Dragster 459 Twin at the Makina Moto Expo 2026, marking its official launch in the Philippines. The middleweight maxi-scoot sits between the smaller Dragster 300 and the larger Dragster 700 Twin—and like the 700 Twin, it’s also expressway-legal.
The Dragster 459 Twin has a 449cc DOHC inline-twin engine that delivers 46.9hp and 41Nm of torque, paired with a six-speed Smart Shift Auto gearbox with manual mode. It has a tubular steel trellis frame, which not only makes the scooter look sporty but also helps with weight reduction and handling.
It features 15-inch alloy wheels wrapped in Pirelli tires, twin front disc brakes with Brembo calipers and ABS, along with a single rear disc brake, also featuring a Brembo caliper and ABS. The maxi-scoot also has Marzocchi upside-down forks and a Marzocchi adjustable single shock in the rear.
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The Dragster 459 has a wheelbase measuring 1,540mm—about 195mm longer than the Dragster 300. It has a 180kg dry weight, an 815mm seat height, and a 16-liter fuel tank. Other features include full-LED lights for the front and the rear with daytime running lights, and a TFT display.
Italjet is a niche brand. If you’re familiar with it, you’ll know its bikes come at a premium. There are a lot of bikes you can get for this amount of money, but again, it’s a niche brand—so the people seriously looking into acquiring a Dragster know exactly what they’re looking for. The Italjet Dragster 459 Twin has a sticker price of P797,000.
If you want to see more bikes from Italjet and other motorcycle brands, visit the Makina Moto Expo at the SMX Convention Center Manila, ongoing until April 12, 2026.
