2011Piaggio Zip 50

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The 2011 Piaggio Zip 50 is an automatic twist-and-go scooter ideal for urban commuters and novice riders seeking affordable, practical mobility. Its lightweight frame, compact dimensions, and user-friendly automatic transmission make it perfectly suited for city navigation and short-distance travel. Known for reliability and low running costs, the Zip remains a popular entry-level scooter choice.

Capacity: 49.0 ccm
Engine: Single, four-stroke
Gearbox: Not on record
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Dry weight: 86.0 kg
Seat height: 750 mm
Power: 4.2 HP (3.1 kW)

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What’s new for the 2011 Piaggio Zip 50

vs the 2010

Spec	2010	2011
Power	5.4 HP (4.0 kW)	4.2 HP (3.1 kW)
Torque	—	4.3 Nm (0.4 kgf-m or 3.2 ft.lbs) @ 7300 RPM
Wet weight	88.0 kg (194.0 pounds)	95.0 kg (209.4 pounds)
Fuel capacity	7.40 litres (1.95 US gallons)	7.30 litres (1.93 US gallons)

Other years 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail5%

Cornering40%

City riding90%

Daily riding80%

Touring8%

Two-up20%

Track2%

Best for: Built purely for short-hop urban commuting, running errands, and light city transportation rather than any kind of performance or distance riding.
Built for: A practical, economical, and unintimidating little scooter that prioritizes efficiency and ease of use over excitement or speed.
Not ideal for: Not suitable for highway travel, long-distance touring, carrying a passenger comfortably, or riders seeking any real sense of speed or thrill.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

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At 750mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2011 Piaggio Zip 50, with a moderate knee angle of around 90 degrees and a slightly forward riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 49.0 ccm
Power: 4.2 HP (3.1 kW)
CO2 Emissions: 2 CO2 g/km
Torque: 4.3 Nm (0.4 kgf-m) @ 7300 RPM
Engine type: Single, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.0488 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke: 40.0 x 39.6 mm
Compression: 10.3:1
Cooling system: Air
Fuel system: Carburettor
Starting: Electric & kick
Ignition: Inductive
Valves per cylinder: 3
Lubrication system: Wet sump

Transmission

Transmission type: Automatic
Final drive: Belt
Clutch: Dry automatic centrifugal type

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1208 mm
Overall length: 1670 mm
Overall width: 655 mm
Seat height: 750 mm
Dry weight: 86.0 kg
Wet weight: 95.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 7.30 litres

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Single tube, pressed high tensile steel
Front suspension: Telescopic fork
Rear suspension: Hydraulic shock absorber

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Single disc
Front brakes diameter: 175 mm
Rear brakes: Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakes diameter: 110 mm
Front tyre: 100/80-10
Rear tyre: 120/70-10

Other

Color options: White, Black, Red

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

What changed, year to year

Differences highlighted

Specification	2005	2010	2011	2015	2019	2024
Capacity	49 cc	49 cc	49 cc	49 cc	49 cc	49 cc
Dry weight	76 kg	86 kg	86 kg	86 kg	86 kg	86 kg
Seat height	750 mm	750 mm	750 mm	750 mm	750 mm	750 mm
Fuel capacity	7.5 L	7.4 L	7.3 L	7.3 L	7.3 L	6.6 L