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Piaggio Zip 50 - 2017 Specifications and Reviews
General information | |
| Year | 2017 |
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) |
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| 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
Best For
Track2%
City90%
Cornering40%
Daily Riding80%
Touring8%
Passenger20%
Rider Profile
| 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. |
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