Kymco Super 8 50 2T vs Piaggio Zip Special Edition (2012)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Kymco Super 8 50 2Tstacks up against the Piaggio Zip Special Edition. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKymco Super 8 50 2TPiaggio Zip Special Edition
Model year20122012
Price$2,090
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower2 hp
Torque3 Nm
Weight106 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity1.3 L1.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires70/90-17 / 80/90-17 2.15-10 / 3.50-10

Kymco Super 8 50 2T vs Piaggio Zip Special Edition — which should you buy?

Picking between the Kymco Super 8 50 2T and the Piaggio Zip Special Edition usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Kymco Super 8 50 2T brings 2 hp in a 106 kg package, while the Piaggio Zip Special Edition counters with its own power figure.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: