Scooters
2016Piaggio Liberty 50
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The 2016 Piaggio Liberty 50 is a high-wheeled moped-class scooter built for stable city riding. Its air-cooled 49.4cc two-stroke single makes 4.4 hp at 7,250 rpm through an automatic belt transmission. A 790 mm seat, 95 kg wet weight and a 6-litre tank make it practical.
- Capacity
- 49.4 ccm
- Engine
- Single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Dry weight
- 87.0 kg
- Seat height
- 790 mm
- Power
- 4.4 HP (3.4 kW) @ 7250 RPM
What’s new for the 2016 Piaggio Liberty 50
vs the 2015| Spec | 2015 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 4.6 HP (3.4 kW) @ 7250 RPM | 4.4 HP (3.4 kW) @ 7250 RPM |
| Seat height | 775 mm (30.5 inches) | 790 mm (31.1 inches) |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built purely for short urban hops, errands, and commuting rather than any kind of performance riding.
- Built for
- A friendly, unintimidating little scooter that prioritizes ease of use and maneuverability over speed or excitement.
- Not ideal for
- This is not the bike for highway touring, carrying a passenger comfortably, or anyone seeking real performance.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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- Capacity
- 49.4 ccm
- Power
- 4.4 HP (3.4 kW) @ 7250 RPM
- CO2 Emissions
- 2 CO2 g/km
- Torque
- 4.7 Nm (0.5 kgf-m) @ 6750 RPM
- Engine type
- Single, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.0506 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 40.0 x 39.3 mm
- Compression
- 10.3:1
- Cooling system
- Air
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Electric
- Valves per cylinder
- 3
- Lubrication system
- Wet sump
Transmission
- Transmission type
- Automatic
- Final drive
- Belt
- Clutch
- Dry automatic centrifugal type
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1330 mm
- Overall length
- 1900 mm
- Overall width
- 670 mm
- Seat height
- 790 mm
- Dry weight
- 87.0 kg
- Wet weight
- 95.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 6.00 litres
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Single cradle
- Front suspension
- Telescopic fork
- Rear suspension
- Hydraulic monoshock,
- Front wheel travel
- 76 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 83 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc. Calliper with opposed pistons
- Front brakes diameter
- 240 mm
- Rear brakes
- Expanding brake (drum brake)
- Rear brakes diameter
- 140 mm
- Front tyre
- 90/80-16
- Rear tyre
- 110/80-14
Other
- Color options
- White, Gray
Specs last verified against published sources: .
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 | 2008 | 2012 | 2016 | 2020 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 49 cc | 49 cc | 49 cc | 49 cc | 49 cc |
| Dry weight | 87 kg | 87 kg | 87 kg | 87 kg | 87 kg |
| Seat height | 775 mm | 775 mm | 790 mm | 790 mm | 780 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 6 L | 6 L | 6 L | 6 L | 6 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Piaggio Liberty 50?
The 2016 Piaggio Liberty 50 has a Capacity of 49.4 ccm (3.01 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Piaggio Liberty 50 have?
The 2016 Piaggio Liberty 50 has a Power of 4.4 HP (3.4 kW) @ 7250 RPM.
What is the torque of the Piaggio Liberty 50?
The 2016 Piaggio Liberty 50 has a Torque of 4.7 Nm (0.5 kgf-m or 3.5 ft.lbs) @ 6750 RPM.
How much does the Piaggio Liberty 50 weigh?
The 2016 Piaggio Liberty 50 has a Dry weight of 87.0 kg (191.8 pounds).
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