Fifty Years Bi 50

In 1948, the Italian economy was struggling to get back on track, transportation of goods he was trusted by large military trucks, passenger cars and heavy commercial vehicles, and light duty motorized vans. Pedal tricycles or handcarts were still crossed in cities.

Thus, Enrico Piaggio and Corradino D'Ascanio intuitively the first three-wheeled 125cc motorized van “Ape”: at a low cost and low consumption, the availability of the most modest company.   

1969: the birth of Apino

Several years later, to repeat the success achieved Vespa 50, launched in 1964 (the new Italian road code introduced license plates for cars with higher engine displacement), in 1969 “Apino».

The first model in the line Piaggio The monkey, belonging to the category of mopeds, was an advertisement for the suns. 50 cc working volume... He quickly became an inseparable workmate with extraordinary transport capacity compared to its engine. Thanks to him small sizein addition, he could easily walk through the narrowest "streets" of the countryside or historic centers.

Monkey Cross 50

1994 release version Monkey Cross 50 aimed at the youngest, you can only drive with a "license" from the age of 14. They wanted to interpret this model as an alternative to the "two-wheeled car": a crossbar, front and rear metal bumpers and a special color scheme from "mini pickup».

2011: Special Edition Ape 50 in honor of the 150th anniversary of the birth of the Italian Republic. An original way to emphasize the connection of the product with the national culture, as well as the affection for colors and the presence of Ape at important moments in our history.

Ape 50 today

The latest evolution of the Ape 50 dates back to 2018 and includes a 50cc 2-stroke engine. system is disabledsecondary air and expansion muffler meeting stringent requirements Euro 4 emissions without sacrificing performance.

All Gamma has been enriched with aesthetic details for a more modern look and greater driving comfort, thus strengthening its position in the commercial vehicle category.”small but big workers.