2012
Nipponia Aura - Specifications & Review

Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 344139 |
|---|---|
| Category | Scooter |
| Make | Nipponia |
| Model | Aura |
| Year | 2012 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Steel |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Single disc |
| Frontsuspension | Telescopic, hydraulic fork |
| Fronttyre | 130/60-13 |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc |
| Rearsuspension | Double hydraulic shock absorbers |
| Reartyre | 130/60-13 |
| Seat | Dual seat |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 52.4 x 57.8 mm (2.1 x 2.3 inches) |
|---|---|
| Clutch | Dry, automatically centrifugal type |
| Coolingsystem | Oil & air |
| Displacement | 124.60 ccm (7.60 cubic inches) |
| Driveline | CVT/Automatic |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Fuelsystem | Carburettor |
| Gearbox | Automatic |
| Power | 9.30 HP (6.8 kW)) @ 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 8.50 Nm (0.9 kgf-m or 6.3 ft.lbs) @ 6800 RPM |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Belt |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | White |
|---|---|
| Comments | Also called Nipponia Aura Arte 125. |
| Light | Halogen LEDs |
| Starter | Electric & kick |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 136.0 kg (299.8 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 7.50 litres (1.98 gallons) |
| Overalllength | 2,000 mm (78.7 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 720 mm (28.3 inches) |
| Powerweightratio | 0.0684 HP/kg |
| Seatheight | 760 mm (29.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
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.
