2012
Nipponia Neon 50 - Specifications & Review

Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 948977 |
|---|---|
| Category | Scooter |
| Make | Nipponia |
| Model | Neon 50 |
| Year | 2012 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frontbrakes | Single disc |
|---|---|
| Frontsuspension | Telescopic, hydraulic fork |
| Fronttyre | 120/70-12 |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc |
| Rearsuspension | Double hydraulic shock absorbers |
| Reartyre | 120/70-12 |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 38.9 x 41.8 mm (1.5 x 1.6 inches) |
|---|---|
| Clutch | Dry, automatically centrifugal type |
| Compression | 11.5:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Air |
| Displacement | 49.20 ccm (3.00 cubic inches) |
| Emissiondetails | Euro II |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Fuelsystem | Carburettor |
| Gearbox | Automatic |
| Ignition | DC CDI |
| Power | 4.10 HP (3.0 kW)) @ 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 6.00 Nm (0.6 kgf-m or 4.4 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Belt |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Red/black, black/red, white/red |
|---|---|
| Comments | Nipponia is sold in Greece, Japan, Brazil, Dominican Republic, Venezuela and China. |
| Starter | Electric & kick |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 86.0 kg (189.6 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 5.00 litres (1.32 gallons) |
| Overallheight | 1,130 mm (44.5 inches) |
| Overalllength | 1,860 mm (73.2 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 700 mm (27.6 inches) |
| Powerweightratio | 0.0477 HP/kg |
| Seatheight | 770 mm (30.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Weightincloilgasetc | 91.0 kg (200.6 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.
