2012
Nipponia Arion 50 - Specifications & Review

Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 317070 |
|---|---|
| Category | Scooter |
| Make | Nipponia |
| Model | Arion 50 |
| Year | 2012 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Steel |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Single disc |
| Frontsuspension | Telescopic, hydraulic fork |
| Fronttyre | 90/90-10 |
| Rearbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rearsuspension | Double hydraulic shock absorbers |
| Reartyre | 90/100-10 |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 39.0 x 41.4 mm (1.5 x 1.6 inches) |
|---|---|
| Clutch | Dry, automatically centrifugal type |
| Compression | 12.0:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Air |
| Displacement | 49.40 ccm (3.01 cubic inches) |
| Driveline | CVT |
| Emissiondetails | Euro 2 |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Fuelsystem | Carburettor |
| Gearbox | Automatic |
| Ignition | DC CDI |
| Power | 3.60 HP (2.6 kW)) @ 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 3.10 Nm (0.3 kgf-m or 2.3 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Belt |
Other Specifications
| Carryingcapacity | Top box |
|---|---|
| Coloroptions | Blue, white |
| Comments | Nipponia is a Greek brand sold in Greece, Japan, Brazil, Dominican Republic, Venezuela and China. |
| Electrical | 12 V |
| Starter | Electric & kick |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 81.0 kg (178.6 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 5.00 litres (1.32 gallons) |
| Overallheight | 1,070 mm (42.1 inches) |
| Overalllength | 1,660 mm (65.4 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 660 mm (26.0 inches) |
| Powerweightratio | 0.0444 HP/kg |
| Seatheight | 770 mm (30.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Weightincloilgasetc | 86.0 kg (189.6 pounds) |
About Nipponia
Country of Origin:
Greece (brand/design) with Asian manufacturing
Founder:
Sotiris Kolovos and partners (Nipponia S.A.)
Best Known For:
EU-market scooters and small motorcycles blending European design and Asian value
Company History
Despite the Japanese-sounding name, Nipponia is a Greek-led brand that designs scooters and small motorcycles for European urban riders, then manufactures via Asian partners to meet price targets. The formula is familiar but well executed: EU-homologated electrics and emissions gear, practical storage, and corrosion-aware finishes, backed by regional distributors who stock spares. Styling cues lean clean and modern rather than retro pastiche; ergonomics suit short urban hops and delivery work. The brand has also engaged with electrification, offering simple, appliance-like e-scooters where incentives and infrastructure make sense. Historically, Nipponia reflects the modern mobility supply chain: design and compliance expertise anchored in Europe, cost-effective production abroad, and local aftersales that determines reputation. Done well, it yields scooters that simply workâquietly shrinking cities for students and workers who need reliable, low-cost transport.
