Piaggio Zip Review

Piaggio Zip 100cc

Pros:

Very economical - Cheap and 7 litres of petrol got me, a 17 stone guy, 100 miles (give or take)

Comfortable standard seat.

Cheap (mine cost me £650)

42.5mph speed limit (30 uphill,50 downhill)



Cons:

Prone to malfunctions - Not expensive to fix, but incredibly irritating when you 'need to use it now'.

Kick start NEVER works.

Doesn't idle very well, doesn't like stopping at traffic lights in winter.





I got my Piaggio Zip 4-stroke 100cc about a year ago, just in time for starting university and it only had 2500km on it, with one previous owner who was middle aged man.



At first it was fantastic, I finally got a little bit of independence and the scooter was running very well and I felt safe as houses on it.



Then the left brake switch went, so now having to start the bike with the right brake (not a huge issue, just a niggle). Then it became Winter, and the engine kept cutting out at traffic lights because it was too cold. Then the battery conked out. Then after a short holiday I went to get on it, turned the steering but the wheel didn't turn with it!



If you are desperate it'll probably be better than a Chinese bike - But I suggest investing in a Honda or Yamaha or the like. I know I will be next time.