Piaggio Typhoon 125 vs Piaggio Zip 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Piaggio Typhoon 125 vs Piaggio Zip 125. Piaggio Typhoon 125: 11 hp @ 8,250 rpm hp, 116 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 95 km/h, Motoryk rating 6.5/10. Piaggio Zip 125: 10 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 97 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 95 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Piaggio Typhoon 125
Piaggio Zip 125
Horsepower (hp)
11 hp
10 hp
Torque (Nm)
10.4 Nm
9.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
95 km/h
95 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
116 kg
97 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
11 hp @ 8,250 rpm
10 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
10.4 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
9.6 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
95 km/h
95 km/h
Weight
116 kg (wet/curb weight)
97 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.5 L/100km or approximately 40 km/L (estimated real-world average)
2.5 L/100km or ~40 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Piaggio Typhoon 125
6.5/10
"Honest city tool that rewards buyers who check history carefully."
Pros
+Cheap running costs
+Easy urban maneuverability
+Reliable when maintained
Cons
−Neglect kills them fast
−Zero exciting character
−Fragile bodywork panels
Piaggio Zip 125
7.0/10
"A solid urban workhorse if you buy the right one."
Pros
+Parts widely available everywhere
+Slim, filtering-friendly profile
+Reliable with proper maintenance
Cons
−Variator belt often neglected
−Front drum brakes underwhelming
−Plastics scratch embarrassingly easy
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