2012
Nipponia Brio 125 - Specifications & Review

Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 729179 |
|---|---|
| Category | Scooter |
| Make | Nipponia |
| Model | Brio 125 |
| Year | 2012 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Steel |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Single disc |
| Frontsuspension | Telescopic, hydraulic fork |
| Fronttyre | 2.50-17 |
| Rearbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rearsuspension | Double hydraulic shock absorbers |
| Reartyre | 2.50-17 |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 52.4 x 57.8 mm (2.1 x 2.3 inches) |
|---|---|
| Coolingsystem | Air |
| Displacement | 124.60 ccm (7.60 cubic inches) |
| Driveline | 4 gear, circulatory |
| Emissiondetails | Euro 3 |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Fuelconsumption | 1.60 litres/100 km (62.5 km/l or 147.01 mpg) |
| Fuelsystem | Carburettor |
| Gearbox | 4-speed |
| Greenhousegases | 37.1 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Ignition | C.D.I. |
| Power | 8.45 HP (6.2 kW)) @ 8000 RPM |
| Topspeed | 85.0 km/h (52.8 mph) |
| Torque | 8.00 Nm (0.8 kgf-m or 5.9 ft.lbs) @ 5500 RPM |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Red, Black, Blue, Pastel Blue |
|---|---|
| Comments | Cub. Nipponia is sold in Greece, Japan, Brazil, Dominican Republic, Venezuela and China. |
| Starter | Electric & kick |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 93.0 kg (205.0 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 3.50 litres (0.92 gallons) |
| Powerweightratio | 0.0909 HP/kg |
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.
