Piaggio Zip 50 vs Suzuki Burgman 650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Piaggio Zip 50 vs Suzuki Burgman 650. 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. Suzuki Burgman 650: 56 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 261 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Piaggio Zip 50
Suzuki Burgman 650
Horsepower (hp)
2.2 hp
56 hp
Torque (Nm)
2.5 Nm
61 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
45 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
79 kg
261 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
2.2 hp @ 7,500 rpm (2T restricted version; note: estimate for 4T variant is approximately 3.0 hp)
56 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
2.5 Nm @ 5,500 rpm (note: best estimate; official figures vary by year and variant)
61 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Top Speed
45 km/h (restricted EU version; unrestricted approximately 60 km/h)
175 km/h
Weight
79 kg (wet/curb weight, 2T version; 4T version approximately 95 kg)
261 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.0 L/100km or ~50 km/L (typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
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
Suzuki Burgman 650
8.0/10
"The maxi-scooter that serious riders actually respect."
Pros
+Effortless automatic transmission
+Massive underfloor storage
+Strong real-world fuel economy
Cons
−Heavy, punishing to drop
−CVT belt replacement costly
−Aging windscreen mechanisms fail
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