Piaggio Zip 125cc (Other Piaggio...)

Member Name: pathfinder9000

Product:	Other Piaggio...
Date:	06/03/06 (1796 review reads)
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Advantages: Acceleration, good fuel economy

Disadvantages: Poor weather protection, top speed.

I have owned a Zip for 18 months now, and i am glad of the investment. Thew extra few cc`s make such a difference to the engine, and the initial throttle response is very good. The model I bought had 8000K on the clock, so performance was not as good as it could have been, but as I understand newer models have no such problem.
Obviously after a time the bike needed a service, and at £65 including VAT I cannot complain at the price. But what astounded me was the difference a new spark plug and new oil can really make. In this respect, the Zip is a remarkabe machine - with the bare minnimum of expense, it remains a reliable, safe and quick mode of transportation.
The only complaints I have are as follows:
1. The weight on the rear of the bike can cause a good degree of tyre wear, so don`t be too harsh on the throttle.
2. Protection from the elements could be better, but in retrospect, on a machine this size, who cares?

Summary: Sure footed but still a laugh

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