Piaggio Zip 50 vs Aprilia Sr 50
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Piaggio Zip 50
Aprilia Sr 50
Horsepower (hp)
2.2 hp
4 hp
Torque (Nm)
2.5 Nm
4 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
45 km/h
45 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
79 kg
105 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
2.2 hp @ 7,500 rpm (2T restricted version; note: estimate for 4T variant is approximately 3.0 hp)
~4 hp @ 7,500 rpm (restricted; note: earlier two-stroke variants produced up to ~6.7 hp unrestricted)
Torque
2.5 Nm @ 5,500 rpm (note: best estimate; official figures vary by year and variant)
~4 Nm @ 6,000 rpm (estimated; varies by generation and engine type)
Top Speed
45 km/h (restricted EU version; unrestricted approximately 60 km/h)
45 km/h (restricted, as legally required in most EU markets; de-restricted can reach ~75 km/h)
Weight
79 kg (wet/curb weight, 2T version; 4T version approximately 95 kg)
~105 kg (wet/curb weight; varies slightly by generation)
Fuel
2.0 L/100km or ~50 km/L (typical real-world average)
2.0–2.5 L/100km (approximately 40–50 km/L, typical real-world average for 50cc scooter)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
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
Aprilia Sr 50
7.0/10
"Buy it clean or budget hard for immediate mechanical work."
Pros
+Razor-sharp Italian styling
+Excellent suspension setup
+Strong parts availability
Cons
−Teenage abuse almost guaranteed
−Variator wears quickly
−Carb jetting notoriously temperamental