2023 Piaggio Zip 50 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Positioned in Piaggio's scooter motorcycle lineup, the 2023 Piaggio Zip 50 utilizes a 49 cc (3 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 2.8 HP (2.1 kW) at 7,250 rpm while maximum torque reaches 2.8 Nm (2.1 lb-ft) at 6,100 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox and belt final drive. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 39.0 x 41.4 mm (1.5 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 750 mm (29.5 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,230 mm (48.4 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 6.6-liter (1.7 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 2.4 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 275 km (171 miles) between fill-ups.
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.
Power Band Window
6,100–7,250 rpm
Theoretical Range
~275 km (171 mi)
Engine
Displacement49.0 ccm (2.99 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power2.8 HP (2.1 kW)) @ 7250 RPM
Torque2.8 Nm (0.3 kgf-m or 2.1 ft.lbs) @ 6100 RPM
Bore x Stroke39.0 x 41.4 mm (1.5 x 1.6 inches)
Valves/Cylinder3
Fuel SystemInjection
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
LubricationWet sump
CoolingAir
Transmission
GearboxAutomatic
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
DrivelineCVT. Automatic
Performance
Fuel Consumption2.40 litres/100 km (41.7 km/l or 98.01 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases55.7 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Emission DetailsEuro 5
Chassis
Front SuspensionTelescopic fork
Rear SuspensionHydraulic shock absorber
Wheelbase1230 mm (48.4 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre100/80-10
Rear Tyre120/70-10
Front BrakesSingle disc
Front Brake Ø175 mm (6.9 inches)
Rear BrakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear Brake Ø110 mm (4.3 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.95.0 kg (209.4 pounds)
Seat Height750 mm (29.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Alt. Seat Height780 mm (30.7 inches) If adjustable, highest setting.
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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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