Piaggio Typhoon 125 vs Piaggio Zip 50
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Piaggio Typhoon 125 vs Piaggio Zip 50. 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 50: 2.2 hp @ 7,500 rpm (2T restricted version; note: estimate for 4T variant is approximately 3.0 hp) hp, 79 kg (wet/curb weight, 2T version; 4T version approximately 95 kg) weight, top speed 45 km/h (restricted EU version; unrestricted approximately 60 km/h), Motoryk rating 6.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Piaggio Typhoon 125
Piaggio Zip 50
Horsepower (hp)
11 hp
2.2 hp
Torque (Nm)
10.4 Nm
2.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
95 km/h
45 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
116 kg
79 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
11 hp @ 8,250 rpm
2.2 hp @ 7,500 rpm (2T restricted version; note: estimate for 4T variant is approximately 3.0 hp)
Torque
10.4 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
2.5 Nm @ 5,500 rpm (note: best estimate; official figures vary by year and variant)
Top Speed
95 km/h
45 km/h (restricted EU version; unrestricted approximately 60 km/h)
Weight
116 kg (wet/curb weight)
79 kg (wet/curb weight, 2T version; 4T version approximately 95 kg)
Fuel
2.5 L/100km or approximately 40 km/L (estimated real-world average)
2.0 L/100km or ~50 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 50
6.5/10
"A charming city tool if you buy carefully and inspect thoroughly."
Pros
+Solid Italian build quality
+Simple two-stroke mechanics
+Nimble in traffic
Cons
−Neglect is rampant used
−Limited top speed
−Thirsty variator eats rollers
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