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Piaggio Zip Special Edition - 2012 Specifications and Reviews
The 2012 Piaggio Zip Special Edition is a lightweight 49cc scooter ideal for urban commuters and new riders seeking affordable, fuel-efficient transportation. Powered by the reliable Piaggio Hi-PER4 single-cylinder engine, it delivers practical performance with easy automatic transmission. Known for its compact design and low maintenance, the Zip excels in navigating congested city streets.
2012
Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Emission details | Euro 2 |
| Gearbox | Automatic |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump |
| Fuel control | SOHC |
| Fuel system | Carburettor |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Bore x stroke | 39.0 x 41.8 mm (1.5 x 1.6 inches) |
| Engine details | Piaggio Hi-PER4 engine |
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Capacity: | 49.00 ccm (2.99 cubic inches) |
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| Category | Scooter |
| Year | 2012 |
| Model | Piaggio Zip Special Edition |
Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels | |
| Rear brakes diameter | 110 mm (4.3 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front brakes diameter | 175 mm (6.9 inches) |
| Front brakes | Single disc |
| Rear tyre dimensions | 3.50-10 |
| Front tyre dimensions | 2.15-10 |
| Rear suspension | Hydraulic shock absorber |
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork |
| Frame type | Tubular steel |
Physical measures and capacities | |
| Reserve fuel capacity | 1.00 litres (0.26 gallons) |
| Fuel capacity | 7.30 litres (1.93 gallons) |
| Wheelbase | 1,200 mm (47.2 inches) |
| Overall width | 680 mm (26.8 inches) |
| Overall length | 1,700 mm (66.9 inches) |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 89.0 kg (196.2 pounds) |
Other specs | |
| Comments | Italian brand. |
| Factory warranty | 3 years |
| Instruments | Electronic/analogical rev counter and speedometer with multifunctional LCD display |
| Wheelbase | 1,470 mm (57.9 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 162 mm (6.4 inches) |
| Seat height | 800 mm (31.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.5909 HP/kg |
| Dry weight | 198.0 kg (436.5 pounds) |
| Wheels | Excel spoke rims with aluminium channel |
| Rear tyre | 180/55-R17 |
| Front tyre | 120/70-R17 |
| Rear wheel travel | 150 mm (5.9 inches) |
| Rear Suspension | Oval steel tube swin arm. Single lateral shock absorber with fully adjustable pibby tank |
| Front wheel travel | 150 mm (5.9 inches) |
| Front Suspension | Marzocchi upside-down fork |
| Trail | 100 mm (3.9 inches) |
| Rake (fork angle) | 24.5° |
| Exhaust system | 3-way catalytic converter with oxygen sensor. |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain |
| Ignition | I.A.W. electronic |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Bore x Stroke | 107.0 x 66.0 mm (4.2 x 2.6 inches) |
| Torque | 102.00 Nm (10.4 kgf-m or 75.2 ft.lbs) @ 6700 Revolutions">RPM |
| Power | 117.00 Horsepower">HP (85.4 Kilowatt">kW)) @ 8500 Revolutions">RPM |
| Capacity: | 1187.00 ccm (72.43 cubic inches) |
| Model | Moto Morini 9 1-2 |
| Color options | White, Black, Red |
| Starter | Electric & kick |
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