Scooters
2008Aprilia SR 50 R
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The 2008 Aprilia SR 50 R is a lightweight scooter designed for urban commuters and novice riders seeking practical city mobility. Known for its responsive 50cc liquid-cooled engine and nimble handling, it delivers reliable performance with automatic transmission convenience. The scooter's compact design and efficient fuel consumption make it ideal for navigating congested streets and tight parking situations.
- Capacity
- 49.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single, two-stroke
- Gearbox
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Dry weight
- 199.0 kg
- Seat height
- 820 mm
- Power
- 5.4 HP (4.0 kW)
What’s new for the 2008 Aprilia SR 50 R
vs the 2007| Spec | 2007 | 2008 |
|---|---|---|
| Front suspension | Hydraulic fork | Hydraulic telescopic fork with 35 mm stanchions. |
| Rear suspension | Engine unit acting as swingarm | Engine unit acting as swinging arm. Double hydraulic shock absorber with adjustable preload. |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built as a nimble, sporty-styled urban scooter for short commutes and city errands rather than any serious performance riding.
- Built for
- A peppy, sport-styled 50cc scooter that feels lively around town thanks to its two-stroke engine and aggressive Aprilia styling.
- Not ideal for
- Not suitable for riders wanting highway speeds, long-distance touring comfort, or any off-road capability.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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- Capacity
- 49.0 ccm
- Power
- 5.4 HP (4.0 kW)
- Engine type
- Single, two-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.0271 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 40.0 x 39.3 mm
- Compression
- 12.1:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- CDI - capacitor discharge ignition.
- Lubrication system
- Separate mixing with mechanical oil pump.
Transmission
- Transmission type
- Automatic
- Final drive
- Belt
- Clutch
- Automatic centrifugal dry clutch.
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1290 mm
- Overall length
- 1860 mm
- Overall width
- 705 mm
- Overall height
- 1120 mm
- Seat height
- 820 mm
- Dry weight
- 199.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 7.00 litres
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Split single cradle frame in high tensile strength steel tube.
- Front suspension
- Hydraulic telescopic fork with 35 mm stanchions.
- Rear suspension
- Engine unit acting as swinging arm. Double hydraulic shock absorber with adjustable preload.
- Front wheel travel
- 90 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 70 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc
- Front brakes diameter
- 190 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brakes diameter
- 190 mm
- Front tyre
- 130/60-13
- Rear tyre
- 130/60-13
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 2007 | 2008 | 2010 | 2014 | 2017 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 49 cc | 49 cc | 49 cc | 49 cc | 49 cc | 49 cc |
| Dry weight | 199 kg | 199 kg | 199 kg | 199 kg | 199 kg | 199 kg |
| Seat height | 820 mm | 820 mm | 820 mm | 820 mm | 820 mm | 795 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 7 L | 7 L | 7 L | 7 L | 7 L | 7 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Aprilia SR 50 R?
The 2008 Aprilia SR 50 R has a Capacity of 49.0 ccm (2.99 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Aprilia SR 50 R have?
The 2008 Aprilia SR 50 R has a Power of 5.4 HP (4.0 kW).
How much does the Aprilia SR 50 R weigh?
The 2008 Aprilia SR 50 R has a Dry weight of 199.0 kg (438.7 pounds).
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