2012 Nipponia Status Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
At the heart of the 2012 Nipponia Status scooter motorcycle, Nipponia pairs a 124.6 cc (7.6 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 9.1 HP (6.7 kW), transferring power to the rear wheel through a 4-speed gearbox. With a specific output of 73 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the Status measures 138 kg (304 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.07 HP/kg (15.16 kg per horsepower). The 9-liter (2.4 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 1.6 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 563 km (350 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 85 km/h (53 mph).
Within MotoLibrary's Nipponia archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2012 to 2021, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
73 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.07 HP/kg (15.16 kg/HP)
Theoretical Range
~563 km (350 mi)
Engine
Displacement124.6 ccm (7.60 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power9.1 HP (6.7 kW))
Bore x Stroke52.4 x 57.8 mm (2.1 x 2.3 inches)
Fuel SystemCarburettor
IgnitionC.D.I.
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox4-speed
Driveline4 gear, circulatory
Performance
Top Speed85.0 km/h (52.8 mph)
Fuel Consumption1.60 litres/100 km (62.5 km/l or 147.01 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases37.1 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
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