Piaggio Zip 50 2T
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| Piaggio Zip 50 2T | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Production | 2014 |
| Engine | Two stroke, single cylinder, Hi-PER2 |
| Fuel System | Carburetor |
| Ignition | Electronic |
| Transmission | CVT, with torque server |
| Frame | Single cradle, high strength tubular steel |
| Suspension | Front: Hydraulic telescopic fork Rear: Hydraulic single shock absorber |
| Brakes | Front: 175 mm disc Rear: 110 mm drum |
| Front Tire | 100/80 - 10 in. |
| Rear Tire | 120/70 - 10 in. |
| Wheelbase | 1200 mm / 47.2 in. |
| Seat Height | Adjustable 750 - 780 mm / 29.5 - 30.7 in. |
| Weight | 89 kg / 196 lbs (dry), |
| Fuel Capacity | 7.3 L / 1.9 US gal |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a Forced air cooled cooled Two stroke, single cylinder, Hi-PER2.
Drive[edit | edit source]
Power was moderated via the Automatic centrifugal dry clutch.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 100/80 - 10 in. front tire and a 120/70 - 10 in. rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 175 mm disc in the front and a 110 mm drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Hydraulic telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a Hydraulic single shock absorber. The Zip 50 2T was fitted with a 7.3 L / 1.9 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 89 kg / 196 lbs. The wheelbase was 1200 mm / 47.2 in. long.
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Overview[edit | edit source]
Piaggio Zip 50 2T
The Piaggio Zip 50 2T is a no-nonsense scooter designed with
efficiency and practicality in mind.
The City is its Natural Habitat
Think Easy, Think Zip. Discover a new route to fun with the new Zip 50cc. Born in 2003, The Zip 50cc has been revolutionised with a two stroke Hi-Per2 Piaggio engine making it more environmentally friendly and fuel efficient. Light, agile and extremely easy to ride, the city will appear so different; more colourful, more enjoyable and more liveable.
With its height-adjustable seat to ensure comfort, underseat storage for a full face helmet, lockable glovebox and mobile compartment, wide footrest and bag hook, getting around has never been so easy.
Key features: 50 Hi-Per 2 2-stroke engine Maximum respect for the environment and low consumption Comfortable seat adjustable to three different heights Large helmet compartment accommodates a flip up helmet 10 wheels for nimblest handling in town traffic
Extract of a review by Ace Scooters
So why is it so special? Well, because the motor that powers the Zip 50 2T is the very same motor that powers the Vespa LX 50. Thats right, the Vespa HiPer engine smooth, easy to start and utterly dependable but available in a package half the price of the Vespa!! But most importantly, its the power of this motor that keeps customers coming back. Its not surprising that they race Zips in Europe. Moreover unlike some of the other brands on the market, there are plenty of tried and tested (and affordable) performance upgrades available for racetrack purposes only of course.
If you are looking for a 50cc scooter, then this one should be on your shortlist. Sure, go and check the competition, but there is a very good reason why having done the rounds, customers keep coming back and buying Zips. You just cant go wrong. Its the reason why weve already sold so many of these to different motorcycle instructors/schools. Indeed one has a fleet of 4 to run their specialist 50cc Scootercraft group course. Because thats what professionals are looking for reliability and value and the Zip 50 delivers these in spades.
Sure, the looks might not attract your boy racer, but we think that this is very much in its favor, particularly when youll have the power to blow them away on the roads, and it will also prevent a lot of the unwelcome attention whilst parked that you want to avoid.
In our opinion this is simply and easily the best quality 50cc scooter in the budget end of the market.
| Make Model | Piaggio Zip 50 2T |
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| Year | 2014 |
| Engine Type | Two stroke, single cylinder, Hi-PER2 |
| Displacement | 49.4 cc / 3.0 cub in. |
| Bore X Stroke | 39 mm x 41.8 mm |
| Cooling System | Forced air cooled |
| Lubrication | Automatic mixer controlled by engine speed |
| Fuel System | Carburetor |
| Ignition | Electronic |
| Starting | Electric / kick |
| Max Power | 3.3 kW / 4.5 hp @ 6700 rpm |
| Max Torque | 4.3 Nm / 0.44 kgf-m / 3.17 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm |
| Transmission | CVT, with torque server |
| Clutch | Automatic centrifugal dry clutch |
| Frame | Single cradle, high strength tubular steel |
| Front Suspension | Hydraulic telescopic fork |
| Front Wheel Travel | 75 mm / 3.0 in. |
| Rear Suspension | Hydraulic single shock absorber |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 74 mm / 2.9 in. |
| Front Brakes | 175 mm disc |
| Rear Brakes | 110 mm drum |
| Front Tire | 100/80 - 10 in. |
| Rear Tire | 120/70 - 10 in. |
| Dimensions | Length: 1700 mm / 66.9 in. Width: 680 mm / 26.8 in. |
| Wheelbase | 1200 mm / 47.2 in. |
| Seat Height | Adjustable 750 - 780 mm / 29.5 - 30.7 in. |
| Dry Weight | 89 kg / 196 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 7.3 L / 1.9 US gal |
| Consumption Average | 2.3 L/100 km / 44 km/l / 103 US mpg |
| Colours | Midnight blu, Nero Lucido, Bianco Ottico |
| Review | Ace Scooters |