Piaggio Zip 50 Special Edition 4-stroke: history, specs, pictures
| Manufacturer | Piaggio |
|---|---|
| Production | 2011 |
| Class | Scooter |
| Engine | air-cooled, 4-stroke, single cylinder HI-PER4 |
| Bore / Stroke | 40.6mm x 40.6mm |
| Transmission | Gear box: CVT Clutch: dry, centrifugal, automatic |
| Suspension | Front: telescopic fork Rear: hydraulic monoshock absorber |
| Brakes | Front: 175 mm disc Rear: 110 mm drum |
| Front Tire | 100/80 -10in |
| Rear Tire | 120/70 -10in |
| Wheelbase | 47.2 inches (1199 mm) |
| Dimensions | L 66.89 inches (1699 mm) W 26.81 inches (681 mm) |
| Seat height | 29.49 inches (749 mm) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
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The Piaggio Zip 50 Special Edition 4-stroke was a air-cooled, 4-stroke, single cylinder HI-PER4 scooter produced by Piaggio in 2011.
Engine
A 40.6mm bore x 40.6mm stroke result in a displacement of just 49.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive
The bike has a CVT transmission. Power was moderated via the dry, centrifugal, automatic.
Chassis
It came with a 100/80 -10in front tire and a 120/70 -10in 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 telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a hydraulic monoshock absorber. The wheelbase was 47.2 inches (1199 mm) long.
2011 - 2013 Piaggio Zip 50 Special Edition 4-stroke
For fans who want the unmistakable sound of a four-stroke engine, the engineers from Piaggio have launched the 2012 MY Piaggio Zip 50 Special Edition 4-stroke. It shares its innards with the two-stroke limited edition, except for its engine. It sports an air-cooled, four-stroke, 49cc, single cylinder HI-PER4 lump mated to a continuously variable transmission (CVT). As the two-stroke version, it has special graphics that appeal to the more sensitive riders, and is a favorite among Piaggio female fans.