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The 2018 Piaggio Liberty 50 is a high-wheeled moped-class scooter built for stable city riding. Its air-cooled four-stroke single makes 4.4 hp at 9,500 rpm and 4.7 Nm through an automatic belt drive. A 790 mm seat and 6-litre tank make it practical and frugal.

Capacity
49.0 ccm
Engine
Single, four-stroke
Gearbox
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Dry weight
87.0 kg
Seat height
790 mm
Power
4.4 HP (3.3 kW) @ 9500 RPM
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What’s new for the 2018 Piaggio Liberty 50

vs the 2017
Spec20172018
Gearbox 2-speed not listed
Other years 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
Speed 19Agility 85Comfort 55Off-road 5Touring 15Road manners 60
Off-road & trail5%
Cornering40%
City riding90%
Daily riding80%
Touring15%
Two-up30%
Track5%
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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At 790mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2018 Piaggio Liberty 50, with a moderate knee angle of around 100 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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Range and running costs

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Based on the published US (EPA-style) fuel economy estimate and tank size. Real-world figures depend on how and where you ride, and the last litres of a tank are reserve. Prices shown greyed are examples - type your own.

Full specifications

Engine
Capacity
49.0 ccm
Power
4.4 HP (3.3 kW) @ 9500 RPM
CO2 Emissions
45 CO2 g/km
EPA Certificate No.
JPVMC0.05C54-001
EPA Est. Fuel Consumption
1.92 L/100km (122.5 US mpg)
EPA CO Emissions
1.9 CO 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
Injection
Starting
Electric
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
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
Fuel Tank Material
Plastic

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 200820122016201820202024
Capacity 49 cc 49 cc 49 cc 49 cc 49 cc 49 cc
Dry weight 87 kg 87 kg 87 kg 87 kg 87 kg 87 kg
Seat height 775 mm 775 mm 790 mm 790 mm 790 mm 780 mm
Fuel capacity 6 L 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 2018 Piaggio Liberty 50 has a Capacity of 49.0 ccm (2.99 cubic inches).

What engine power does the Piaggio Liberty 50 have?

The 2018 Piaggio Liberty 50 has a Power of 4.4 HP (3.3 kW) @ 9500 RPM.

What is the torque of the Piaggio Liberty 50?

The 2018 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 2018 Piaggio Liberty 50 has a Dry weight of 87.0 kg (191.8 pounds).

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