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Zip 50

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2006 Piaggio Zip 50 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 2006 Piaggio Zip 50 scooter motorcycle, Piaggio features a 49.4 cc (3 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke configuration. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 40.0 x 39.3 mm (1.6 x 1.5 inches).

On the scales, the Zip 50 measures 86 kg (190 lbs) dry. Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,215 mm (47.8 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 7.5-liter (2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's Piaggio archive, this model family spans 8 indexed model years from 2005 to 2023, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.

Engine
Displacement 49.4 ccm (3.01 cubic inches)
Engine Type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Engine Details Single cylinder, four-stroke
Bore x Stroke 40.0 x 39.3 mm (1.6 x 1.5 inches)
Ignition Inductive
Lubrication Wet sump
Cooling Air
Transmission
Gearbox Automatic
Final Drive Belt (final drive)
Clutch Dry automatic centrifugal type
Chassis
Front Suspension Telescopic fork
Rear Suspension Hydraulic shock absopber
Wheelbase 1215 mm (47.8 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre 100/80-10
Rear Tyre 120/70-10
Front Brakes Single disc
Front Brake Ø 175 mm (6.9 inches)
Rear Brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear Brake Ø 110 mm (4.3 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight 86.0 kg (189.6 pounds)
Fuel Capacity 7.50 litres (1.98 US gallons)
Other
Starter Electric & kick
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