2012
Nipponia NC 90 - Specifications & Review

Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 491440 |
|---|---|
| Category | Scooter |
| Make | Nipponia |
| Model | NC 90 |
| Year | 2012 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Steel |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Fronttyre | 2.50-17 |
| Rearbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Reartyre | 2.75-17 |
| Wheels | Spoke wheels |
Engine & Transmission
| Coolingsystem | Air |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 90.00 ccm (5.49 cubic inches) |
| Driveline | 4-gear reinforced |
| Emissiondetails | Euro 2 |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Fuelconsumption | 1.45 litres/100 km (69.0 km/l or 162.22 mpg) |
| Fuelsystem | Carburettor |
| Gearbox | 4-speed |
| Greenhousegases | 33.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Power | 6.71 HP (4.9 kW)) @ 8000 RPM |
| Topspeed | 80.0 km/h (49.7 mph) |
| Torque | 6.00 Nm (0.6 kgf-m or 4.4 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Red, Black, Metallic Blue |
|---|---|
| Comments | Nipponia is a Greek brand sold in Greece, Japan, Brazil, Dominican Republic, Venezuela and China. |
| Starter | Kick |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 92.0 kg (202.8 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 4.00 litres (1.06 gallons) |
| Powerweightratio | 0.0729 HP/kg |
| Weightincloilgasetc | 96.0 kg (211.6 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.
