1992
Piaggio Free 50 - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 611874 |
|---|---|
| Category | Scooter |
| Make | Piaggio |
| Model | Free 50 |
| Year | 1992 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frontbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 60 mm (2.4 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | Oil forks |
| Fronttyre | 80/80-1443 |
| Rearbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 60 mm (2.4 inches) |
| Reartyre | 80/80-1443 |
Engine & Transmission
| Clutch | Centrifuge |
|---|---|
| Compression | 13.7:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Air |
| Displacement | 49.40 ccm (3.01 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Fuelconsumption | 1.30 litres/100 km (76.9 km/l or 180.94 mpg) |
| Fuelsystem | Carburettor. Dell´Orto PHVA 12 |
| Gearbox | Automatic |
| Greenhousegases | 30.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Maxrpm | 8500 |
| Power | 3.75 HP (2.7 kW)) @ 6500 RPM |
| Topspeed | 80.0 km/h (49.7 mph) |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Belt |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Red, Yellow, Black, Blue, White- |
|---|---|
| Starter | Electric & kick |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 68.0 kg (149.9 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Frontpercentageofweight | 30 |
| Fuelcapacity | 5.00 litres (1.32 gallons) |
| Powerweightratio | 0.0551 HP/kg |
| Rearpercentageofweight | 70 |
| Reservefuelcapacity | 1.00 litres (0.26 gallons) |
| Weightincloilgasetc | 72.0 kg (158.7 pounds) |
About Piaggio
Country of Origin:
Italy
Founder:
Rinaldo Piaggio (later Vespa by Corradino D’Ascanio’s design)
Best Known For:
Vespa scooters; later umbrella for Aprilia, Moto Guzzi, and more
Company History
Piaggio pivoted from rail and aeronautics to postwar mobility with the Vespa, a steel-bodied icon that made personal transport elegant and gender-neutral. Protective bodywork, step-through ergonomics, and reliable engines turned the scooter into a social transformer across Europe and beyond. Over decades, Piaggio refined two-strokes into clean four-strokes, added modern electronics and ABS, and expanded body styles from classic Primavera to sporty GTS. As a group, Piaggio also stewarded storied marques like Aprilia and Moto Guzzi, leveraging scale while letting brands keep identity. Historically, Piaggio is both a product and a platform: it defined the scooter as a cultural object, then built an industrial network that sustains diverse two-wheel passions under one roof.