New Scooter Model Release More Piaggios - Yes Please Piaggio has released a huge range of new models for the european market recently and we should soon see some of those models arrive here in Australia
Allen Drysdale Piaggio Australia will soon introduce a competitively priced range of scooters in the near future with the piaggio Zip 50 and 100 to be the first to hit.We have seen the Zip 50 before in this country when it was sold as a 2 stroke but we may see it in a new 50cc 4 stroke configuration for the first time.
Look out for the zip 50 sometime in October while the 100cc zip should hit our shores sometime in November.Prices have not yet been confirmed on either model but expect them to be competitive.
In the mean time here are some words and specifications on the new 100 4 stroke version of the Piaggio Zip
The Zip has undoubtedly been one of the bestselling Piaggio scooters ever.
With sales of over 600,000 units since it was originally launched in 1992, the Zip, a reference point in the compact scooter segment, has been hugely successful in Europe, especially with young riders and women.
The Zip 100 4T (4T stand for quattro tempi, four-stroke) is as manoeuvrable and easy to ride as the 50cc. However, it offers higher performance, makes it possible to carry a passenger and is excellent value for money. In fact the reliable 96cc air-cooled four-stroke engine delivers performance suited to travelling comfortably with a pillion and nipping through town traffic in pure Zip style.
The modern, eye-catching design makes the Zip 100 4T an extremely appealing vehicle.The Zip’s styling gives it a strong personality, so it stands out immediately from all the little runabouts on any city street.
With its clean, simple lines and balanced dimensions, this is clearly a Piaggio scooter.
Small size notwithstanding, the Zip is very comfortable. The seat is easily adjustable to three different heights; this flexible touch makes the Zip a roomy, comfortable ride for riders of any size, including women and youngsters.
The Piaggio Zip 100 4T is a scooter with trendy looks, well-suited to town use because it is so easy to park and has such low fuel consumption (up to 53 km with one litre of fuel).
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ZIP 100 4T
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Engine
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Single-cylinder 4 stroke
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Displacement
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96 cc
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Bore / stroke
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50 mm / 49 mm
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Compression ratio
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11:1
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Power
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5.7 bhp (4.2 kw) at 6,750 rpm
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Torque
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6.5 Nm at 5,500 rpm
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Fuel
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Unleaded
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Ignition
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Electronic capacitive discharge (CDI), variable spark advance
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Start
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Electric and kick starter
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Lubrication
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Wet sump
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Cooling
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Forced air
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Gearbox
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Twist and go CVT with torque server
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Frame
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Steel tubes
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Front suspension
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Ø 30 mm telescopic fork - 75 mm travel
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Rear suspension
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Single-arm with dual effect hydraulic shock absorber and coil spring - 74 mm travel
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Front brake
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Ø 175 mm disc
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Rear brake
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Ø 110 mm drum
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Front wheel rim
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Die-cast aluminium alloy, 2.15 x 10”
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Rear wheel rim
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Die-cast aluminium alloy, 3.00 x 10”
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Front tyre
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Tubeless 100/80 –10”
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Rear tyre
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Tubeless 120/70 -10”
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Length / Width
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1,690 mm/ 680 mm
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Seat height
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Adjustable to three positions: 750-765-780 mm
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Wheelbase
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1,215 mm
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Dry weight
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89 kg
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Acceleration
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30 m = 4.7 s / 60 m = 7.2 s
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Max speed
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TBA
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Fuel tank capacity
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7.3 litres (includes 1 litre reserve)
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Consumption
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ECE 47cycle: 35 km/l
At 40 km/h: 53 km/l
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Emissions
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Euro 2
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published 5/09/2006 |