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Zip 50

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31 /100 Commuter
Power
4 HP
Torque
4 Nm
Engine
49 ccm

2011 Piaggio Zip 50 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 2011 Piaggio Zip 50 scooter motorcycle, Piaggio pairs a 49 cc (3 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 4.2 HP (3 kW) at 6,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 4.3 Nm (3.2 lb-ft) at 7,300 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox.

On the scales, the Zip 50 measures 95 kg (209 lbs) wet (curb). The 7.3-liter (1.9 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 49.0 ccm (2.99 cubic inches)
Engine Type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Engine Details Single cylinder, four-stroke
Power 4.2 HP (3.0 kW)) @ 6500 RPM
Torque 4.3 Nm (0.4 kgf-m or 3.2 ft.lbs) @ 7300 RPM
Fuel System Carburettor
Cooling Air
Transmission
Gearbox Automatic
Driveline Automatic twist and go
Performance
Emission Details Euro 2
Chassis
Front Suspension Telescopic fork
Rear Suspension Hydraulic shock absorber
Wheels & Brakes
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
Weight incl. 95.0 kg (209.4 pounds)
Overall Length 1670 mm (65.7 inches)
Fuel Capacity 7.30 litres (1.93 US gallons)
Other
Starter Electric & kick
Color Options White, Black, Red
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A2 license compatible, manageable power.
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