What category is the 2015 Piaggio Zip 50?

General information
Year	2015
Engine and Transmission Specifications
Emission details	Euro 2
Driveline	Automatic twist and go
Transmission type,final drive	Belt
Gearbox	Automatic
Cooling system	Air
Fuel system	Carburettor
Bore x stroke	40.0 x 39.9 mm (1.6 x 1.6 inches)
Torque	4.30 Nm (0.4 kgf-m or 3.2 ft.lbs) @ 6500
Power	4.50
Engine type	Single cylinder, four-stroke
Capacity:	49.00 ccm (2.99 cubic inches)

Category	Scooter
Model	Piaggio Zip 50

Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels
Rear brakes diameter	110 mm (4.3 inches)
Rear brakes	Expanding brake (drum brake)
Front brakes diameter	175 mm (6.9 inches)
Front brakes	Single disc
Rear tyre dimensions	120/70-10
Front tyre dimensions	100/80-10
Rear suspension	Hydraulic shock absorber
Front suspension	Telescopic fork
Physical measures and capacities
Fuel capacity	7.30 litres (1.93 gallons)
Wheelbase	1,200 mm (47.2 inches)
Overall width	660 mm (26.0 inches)
Overall length	1,700 mm (66.9 inches)
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc	95.0 kg (209.4 pounds)

Other specs
Maintenance	Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay
Color options	White, Black
Starter	Electric & kick

Performance Profile & Rider Fit

2.8 hp

Peak Power

Track2%

City90%

Cornering40%

Daily Riding80%

Touring8%

Passenger20%

Best For	Ideal for beginners, new riders, or anyone with only a moped or basic scooter license, requiring minimal mechanical skill or riding experience.
Purpose	Built purely for short-hop urban commuting, running errands, and light city transportation rather than any kind of performance or distance riding.
Rider Fit	Very light and low seat height make it extremely easy to handle and manage at a stop for riders of almost any size or strength.
Character	A practical, economical, and unintimidating little scooter that prioritizes efficiency and ease of use over excitement or speed.
Not Ideal For	Not suitable for highway travel, long-distance touring, carrying a passenger comfortably, or riders seeking any real sense of speed or thrill.

Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.