Scooters
2008Benelli Pepe 50
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The 2008 Benelli Pepe 50 is an entry-level scooter designed for new riders and urban commuters seeking affordable, economical transportation. Its lightweight 82kg frame and automatic transmission make it easy to handle in city traffic, while the reliable air-cooled single-cylinder engine delivers modest but adequate performance for short journeys and learner riders.
- Capacity
- 49.2 ccm
- Engine
- Single, two-stroke
- Gearbox
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Dry weight
- 82.0 kg
- Seat height
- 720 mm
- Power
- 3.6 HP (2.6 kW) @ 6250 RPM
What’s new for the 2008 Benelli Pepe 50
vs the 2007| Spec | 2007 | 2008 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 5.4 HP (4.0 kW) | 3.6 HP (2.6 kW) @ 6250 RPM |
| Torque | — | 4.2 Nm (0.4 kgf-m or 3.1 ft.lbs) |
| Dry weight | 81.0 kg (178.6 pounds) | 82.0 kg (180.8 pounds) |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- It's built for short urban hops like commuting to work, running errands, or nipping to the shops rather than any kind of performance riding.
- Built for
- It has a friendly, retro-styled personality that prioritizes practicality, fuel economy, and effortless everyday usability over excitement.
- Not ideal for
- It is not suitable for anyone wanting highway speeds, long-distance touring, a passenger companion, 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
- 49.2 ccm
- Power
- 3.6 HP (2.6 kW) @ 6250 RPM
- Torque
- 4.2 Nm (0.4 kgf-m)
- Engine type
- Single, two-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.0439 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 40.0 x 39.2 mm
- Compression
- 7.5:1
- Cooling system
- Air
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Electric & kick
- Ignition
- Electronic, with capacitive discharge
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
- Lubrication system
- Separate, with automatic mixing
Transmission
- Transmission type
- Automatic
- Final drive
- Belt
- Clutch
- Wet, cable operated
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1260 mm
- Overall length
- 1850 mm
- Overall width
- 710 mm
- Overall height
- 1020 mm
- Seat height
- 720 mm
- Dry weight
- 82.0 kg
- Wet weight
- 98.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 7.50 litres
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Double single beam, in high resistance ALS steel tubes, welded in robotized block with cataphoresis treatment
- Front suspension
- Telescopic fork
- Rear suspension
- Engine acting as an oscillating swing-arm
- Front wheel travel
- 85 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 55 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc
- Front brakes diameter
- 220 mm
- Rear brakes
- Expanding brake (drum brake)
- Rear brakes diameter
- 110 mm
- Front tyre
- 2.50-16
- Rear tyre
- 2.75-16
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 | 2009 | 2012 | 2014 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 49 cc | 49 cc | 49 cc | 49 cc | 49 cc | 49 cc |
| Dry weight | 81 kg | 82 kg | 82 kg | 81 kg | 81 kg | 93 kg |
| Seat height | 720 mm | 720 mm | 720 mm | 770 mm | 770 mm | 770 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 7.5 L | 7.5 L | 7.5 L | 7.5 L | 7.5 L | 6 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 Benelli Pepe 50?
The 2008 Benelli Pepe 50 has a Capacity of 49.2 ccm (3.00 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Benelli Pepe 50 have?
The 2008 Benelli Pepe 50 has a Power of 3.6 HP (2.6 kW) @ 6250 RPM.
What is the torque of the Benelli Pepe 50?
The 2008 Benelli Pepe 50 has a Torque of 4.2 Nm (0.4 kgf-m or 3.1 ft.lbs).
How much does the Benelli Pepe 50 weigh?
The 2008 Benelli Pepe 50 has a Dry weight of 82.0 kg (180.8 pounds).
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