Piaggio Zip Special Edition vs Sym Jet SportX-SR 50 (2012)

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

Spec comparison

SpecPiaggio Zip Special EditionSym Jet SportX-SR 50
Model year20122012
Price
Engine49 cc49 cc
Weight98 kg
Fuel capacity1.9 L1.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc. Optional drum
Tires2.15-10 / 3.50-10 120/70-12 / 130/70-12

Piaggio Zip Special Edition vs Sym Jet SportX-SR 50 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Piaggio Zip Special Edition and the Sym Jet SportX-SR 50 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Piaggio Zip Special Edition brings its published horsepower, while the Sym Jet SportX-SR 50 counters with its own power figure at 98 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: