Built around Piaggio's scooter motorcycle platform, the 2022 Piaggio NRG 50 relies on a 49 cc (3 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 4 HP (2.9 kW) at 7,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 4.7 Nm (3.5 lb-ft) at 6,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox and belt final drive. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 40.0 x 39.3 mm (1.6 x 1.5 inches).
Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 810 mm (31.9 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,275 mm (50.2 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 6.7-liter (1.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Piaggio archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2022 to 2023, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Power Band Window
6,000–7,000 rpm
Standover Height
810 mm (31.9 in)
Engine
Displacement49.0 ccm (2.99 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, two-stroke
Power4.0 HP (2.9 kW)) @ 7000 RPM
Torque4.7 Nm (0.5 kgf-m or 3.5 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM
Bore x Stroke40.0 x 39.3 mm (1.6 x 1.5 inches)
Fuel SystemCarburettor
LubricationAutomatic mixer
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
GearboxAutomatic
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
DrivelineCVT
Performance
Emission DetailsEuro 4
Chassis
Frame TypeSingle cradle structure in high resistance tubular steel
Front SuspensionHydraulic telescopic fork
Rear SuspensionHydraulic shock absorber
Wheelbase1275 mm (50.2 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre130/60-13
Rear Tyre1400/60-13
Front BrakesSingle disc
Front Brake Ø240 mm (9.4 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø175 mm (6.9 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Seat Height810 mm (31.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Seat Height
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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