Piaggio Zip Special Edition vs Derbi GP1 50 (2012)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Piaggio Zip Special Editionstacks up against the Derbi GP1 50. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecPiaggio Zip Special EditionDerbi GP1 50
Model year20122012
Price
Engine49 cc49 cc
Weight103 kg
Seat height33 mm
Fuel capacity1.9 L2.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc. Radially-mounted two-piston caliper
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc. Single piston
Tires2.15-10 / 3.50-10 120/70-14 / 140/60-13

Piaggio Zip Special Edition vs Derbi GP1 50 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Piaggio Zip Special Edition and the Derbi GP1 50 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Piaggio Zip Special Edition brings its published horsepower, while the Derbi GP1 50 counters with its own power figure at 103 kg.

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: