2013 Piaggio Zip 50 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Positioned in Piaggio's scooter motorcycle lineup, the 2013 Piaggio Zip 50 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 4.5 HP (3.3 kW) at 6,700 rpm while maximum torque reaches 4.3 Nm (3.2 lb-ft) at 6,500 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 39.9 mm (1.6 x 1.6 inches).
On the scales, the Zip 50 measures 95 kg (209 lbs) wet (curb). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,200 mm (47.2 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. 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.
Use this page to compare this motorcycle by its real specifications, not only by model name. Focus on the details that affect fit, comfort, handling, range and ownership.
Power
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Torque
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
