The fuel tank had a capacity of 4 L (0.88 imp gal; 1.1 US gal) A 70 cc (4.3 cu in) machine based on the Zip SP with a 16 bhp (12 kW) Malossi equipped engine was raced by a young Leon Haslam to win the 1997 Gilera Scooter Championship title.

It had a height adjustable seat, lockable glove box and underseat storage with room for a full face helmet.

The restriction was done by the use of a washer to prevent the variator from using its full range and a blank pipe from the exhaust to reduce power.

[6] In November 2017 the “2018 Model Year” introduces the new Piaggio 50 I-Get air-cooled, three-valve, four-stroke, engine Euro 4 approved.

Production of the Zip ends in late 2024 due to the Euro 5+ anti-pollution regulations coming into effect in the European Union.