Scooters
2009Benelli Pepe 50
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The 2009 Benelli Pepe 50 is a lightweight, budget-friendly scooter designed for urban commuters and first-time riders seeking simplicity and ease of use. Its automatic transmission, low seat height of 720mm, and modest power delivery make it accessible to riders of all experience levels. Best known for its practical design, fuel efficiency, and reliable air-cooled engine, the Pepe 50 excels as an economical city runabout.
- 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 2009 Benelli Pepe 50
vs the 2008| Spec | 2008 | 2009 |
|---|---|---|
| Torque | 4.2 Nm (0.4 kgf-m or 3.1 ft.lbs) | 4.2 Nm (0.4 kgf-m or 3.1 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM |
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork | Hydraulic telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Engine acting as an oscillating swing-arm | Floating engine with hydraulic rear dumper |
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) @ 6000 RPM
- 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
- 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
- Hydraulic telescopic fork
- Rear suspension
- Floating engine with hydraulic rear dumper
- 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
Specs last verified against published sources: .
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 | 2009 | 2012 | 2014 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 49 cc | 49 cc | 49 cc | 49 cc | 49 cc |
| Dry weight | 81 kg | 82 kg | 81 kg | 81 kg | 93 kg |
| Seat height | 720 mm | 720 mm | 770 mm | 770 mm | 770 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 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 2009 Benelli Pepe 50 has a Capacity of 49.2 ccm (3.00 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Benelli Pepe 50 have?
The 2009 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 2009 Benelli Pepe 50 has a Torque of 4.2 Nm (0.4 kgf-m or 3.1 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM.
How much does the Benelli Pepe 50 weigh?
The 2009 Benelli Pepe 50 has a Dry weight of 82.0 kg (180.8 pounds).
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