2022
Nipponia Zorro 180 - Specifications & Review

Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 450895 |
|---|---|
| Category | Sport |
| Make | Nipponia |
| Model | Zorro 180 |
| Year | 2022 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frontbrakes | Single disc |
|---|---|
| Frontsuspension | Telescopic fork |
| Fronttyre | 2.75-18 |
| Rearbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rearsuspension | Dual shocks |
| Reartyre | 110/90-16 |
Engine & Transmission
| Coolingsystem | Air |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 179.0 ccm (10.92 cubic inches) |
| Enginetype | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Fuelsystem | Carburettor |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Power | 13.9 HP (10.1 kW)) @ 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 11.2 Nm (1.1 kgf-m or 8.3 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain (final drive) |
Other Specifications
| Carryingcapacity | Rear rack |
|---|---|
| Coloroptions | Black/silver, Red/silver |
| Comments | Sold in South America. |
| Instruments | Analogue |
| Light | LED headlight |
| Starter | Electric & kick |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 110.0 kg (242.5 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 10.50 litres (2.77 US gallons) |
| Overallheight | 1065 mm (41.9 inches) |
| Overalllength | 2050 mm (80.7 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 785 mm (30.9 inches) |
| Powerweightratio | 0.1264 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.
