Scooters
2008Aprilia SR 50 R Factory
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The 2008 Aprilia SR 50 R Factory is a sporty 50cc scooter designed for young riders and urban commuters seeking style and performance. Its liquid-cooled engine, fuel injection, and aggressive styling deliver reliable daily transport with character. Known for combining practical automatic transmission with the sleek aesthetics of larger Aprilia sportbikes.
- Capacity
- 49.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single single, two-stroke
- Gearbox
- Not on record
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- 820 mm
- Power
- 5.4 HP
What’s new for the 2008 Aprilia SR 50 R Factory
vs the 2007| Spec | 2007 | 2008 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine capacity | 49.00 ccm (2.99 cubic inches) | 49.0 ccm (2.99 cubic inches) |
| Power | 5.36 HP (estimated - EU/UK 50cc power-restricted class, 4kW legal cap) | 5.4 HP |
| Fuel capacity | 7.00 litres (1.85 gallons) | 7.00 litres (1.85 US gallons) |
| Gearbox | Automatic | not listed |
| Front suspension | Hydraulic fork | Hydraulic fork. |
| Rear suspension | Engine unit acting as swingarm; frame linkages on two radial silent block mountings; | Engine unit acting as swingarm, secured to the frame by linkages on radial silent block mountings. |
| Wheelbase | 1,290 mm (50.8 inches) | 1290 mm (50.8 inches) |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- It's built for short urban hops, commuting, and running errands around town rather than any kind of serious performance riding.
- Built for
- It has a sporty, aggressive styling identity with racing-inspired brakes and bodywork that give it a performance-scooter attitude despite its modest 50cc output.
- Not ideal for
- It is not suitable for highway travel, long-distance touring, or riders seeking real straight-line speed or passenger comfort.
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
- Engine type
- Single single, two-stroke
- Bore x stroke
- 40.0 x 39.3 mm
- Compression
- 11.5:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- High power inductive ignition.
- Lubrication system
- Separate mixing with mechanical 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
- 1200 mm
- Seat height
- 820 mm
- Fuel capacity
- 7.00 litres
- Dry weight
- Not on record - add it
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Split single cradle in high tensile tubular steel.
- Front suspension
- Hydraulic fork.
- Rear suspension
- Engine unit acting as swingarm, secured to the frame by linkages on radial silent block mountings.
- 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 | 2006 | 2008 | 2011 | 2013 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 49.00 ccm (2.99 cubic inches) | 49.00 ccm (2.99 cubic inches) | 49.00 ccm (2.99 cubic inches) | 49.00 ccm (2.99 cubic inches) | — |
| Dry weight | — | — | 199.0 kg (438.7 pounds) | — | — |
| Seat height | — | 820 mm (32.3 inches) | 820 mm (32.3 inches) | 820 mm (32.3 inches) | 820 mm (32.3 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 7.00 litres (1.85 gallons) | 7.00 litres (1.85 gallons) | 7.00 litres (1.85 gallons) | 7.00 litres (1.85 gallons) | 7.00 litres (1.85 gallons) |
| Color options | Aprilia Red, Aprilia Black, Aprilia White, Spiderman | — | Blue, black, silver, white | Red, black, white, orange | White, black, red |
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 Factory?
The 2008 Aprilia SR 50 R Factory has a Capacity of 49.0 ccm (2.99 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Aprilia SR 50 R Factory have?
The 2008 Aprilia SR 50 R Factory has a Power of 5.4 HP.
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