2012
Piaggio Zip Special Edition - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 903155 |
|---|---|
| Category | Scooter |
| Make | Piaggio |
| Model | Zip Special Edition |
| Year | 2012 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Tubular steel |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Single disc |
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 175 mm (6.9 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | Telescopic fork |
| Fronttyre | 2.15-10 |
| Rearbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 110 mm (4.3 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | Hydraulic Shock Absorber |
| Reartyre | 3.50-10 |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 39.0 x 41.8 mm (1.5 x 1.6 inches) |
|---|---|
| Coolingsystem | Air |
| Displacement | 49.00 ccm (2.99 cubic inches) |
| Emissiondetails | Euro 2 |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Enginetype | Piaggio HI-PER4 engine |
| Fuelsystem | Carburettor |
| Gearbox | Automatic |
| Lubricationsystem | Wet sump |
| Valvespercylinder | 2 |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | White, black, red |
|---|---|
| Starter | Electric & kick |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Fuelcapacity | 7.30 litres (1.93 gallons) |
|---|---|
| Overalllength | 1,700 mm (66.9 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 680 mm (26.8 inches) |
| Reservefuelcapacity | 1.00 litres (0.26 gallons) |
| Weightincloilgasetc | 89.0 kg (196.2 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.