Is my Piaggio Zip 4 Stroke?
Is my Piaggio Zip 4 Stroke?
It sports an air-cooled, four-stroke, 49cc, single cylinder HI-PER4 lump mated to a continuously variable transmission (CVT). As the two-stroke version, it has special graphics that appeal to the more sensitive riders, and is a favorite among Piaggio female fans.
Is a Piaggio Zip 2 stroke?
Piaggio Zip 50 2-Stroke Zips are produced with a 50cc engine as either a 2-stroke or 4-stroke. 2-stroke versions of the Zip use a short HI-PER2 engine produced by Piaggio. 50cc 2-stroke models of Zip have been produced with either air-cooled or liquid-cooled engines.
How much does a Piaggio Zip weight?
157 lb
Specifications
| Zip | Zip 100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Capacity | 49.4 cc (3.01 cu in) | 96.2 cc (5.87 cu in) |
| Bore x Stroke (mm) | 40 mm × 39.3 mm (1.57 in × 1.55 in) | 50 mm × 49 mm (2.0 in × 1.9 in) |
| Transmission | Continuously variable transmission (CVT) | |
| Dry weight | 71 kg (157 lb) |
What is a Zip scooter?
The Piaggio Zip is a scooter that is manufactured by Piaggio. All Zip models have a CVT automatic transmission, sometimes referred to as a twist & go transmission due to its lack of gears and use of an automatic centrifugal clutch, sharing several components with other models in the range.
How fast can a Derestricted moped go?
It is possible to derestrict a 50cc moped, but doing so will increase its engine capacity and therefore make it illegal to ride on a provisional licence. It’s much better to keep it restricted to 30mph, and then upgrade to a more powerful motorbike when you’re old enough.
Are Piaggio zips reliable?
Look past the ‘simple’ description and you have a scooter that is built with years of experience to make it one of the most reliable scoots in town. That little Hi-PER 2 ‘stroker’ engine requires the basics of two-stroke oil and fuel to survive but even then it sips at both.
