2012
Nipponia Brio 50 - Specifications & Review

Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 267268 |
|---|---|
| Category | Scooter |
| Make | Nipponia |
| Model | Brio 50 |
| Year | 2012 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Steel |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Single disc |
| Frontsuspension | Hydraulic fork |
| Fronttyre | 2.50-17 |
| Rearbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rearsuspension | Double hydraulic shock absorbers |
| Reartyre | 2.50-17 |
| Wheels | Aluminium or spoke wheels |
Engine & Transmission
| Coolingsystem | Air |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 49.00 ccm (2.99 cubic inches) |
| Driveline | 4 gear, circulatory |
| Emissiondetails | Euro 2 |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Gearbox | 4-speed |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Power | 2.95 HP (2.2 kW)) @ 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 2.50 Nm (0.3 kgf-m or 1.8 ft.lbs) @ 5000 RPM |
Other Specifications
| Comments | Cub. Nipponia is a brand sold in Greece, Japan, Brazil, Dominican Republic, Venezuela and China. |
|---|---|
| Starter | Electric & kick |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 93.0 kg (205.0 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 3.70 litres (0.98 gallons) |
| Powerweightratio | 0.0317 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.
