What category is the 2017 Peugeot Django 50?

General information
Year	2017
Engine and Transmission Specifications
Transmission type,final drive	Belt
Gearbox	Automatic
Cooling system	Air
Fuel system	Carburettor
Power	3.81 HP (2.8 kW) @ 8000 RPM
Engine type	Single cylinder, four-stroke
Capacity:	49.50 ccm (3.02 cubic inches)


Category	Scooter
Model	Peugeot Django 50
Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels
Rear brakes diameter	110 mm (4.3 inches)
Rear brakes	Expanding brake (drum brake)
Front brakes diameter	200 mm (7.9 inches)
Front brakes	Single disc
Rear tyre	120/70-12
Front tyre	120/70-12
Rear Suspension	Monoshock
Front Suspension	Telescopic fork

Physical measures and capacities
Fuel capacity	8.50 litres (2.25 gallons)
Overall width	710 mm (28.0 inches)
Overall length	1,925 mm (75.8 inches)
Overall height	1,190 mm (46.9 inches)
Seat height	770 mm (30.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Power/weight ratio	0.0328 HP/kg
Dry weight	116.0 kg (255.7 pounds)
Other specs
Maintenance	Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay
Comments	French retro scooter. Also available with a 2-stoke engine. Models called Peugeot Django 50 4T and Peugeot Django 50 2T.
Starter	Electric
Color options	Any colour.

Performance Profile & Rider Fit

Best For

Track3%

City92%

Cornering40%

Daily Riding80%

Touring15%

Passenger35%

Rider Profile

Best For	Ideal for beginners, learners, or anyone with a basic moped-class license, requiring minimal riding experience to operate confidently.
Purpose	Built purely for short urban hops, errands, and commuting rather than any kind of performance or long-distance riding.
Rider Fit	Very approachable for riders of most sizes and fitness levels thanks to its low seat height, light weight, and easy automatic transmission.
Character	A practical, unpretentious 50cc city scooter that prioritizes ease of use, low running costs, and nimble maneuverability over excitement or speed.
Not Ideal For	Not suitable for highway travel, touring, carrying a passenger comfortably, or riders seeking any real performance or off-road capability.

Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.

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At 770mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2017 Peugeot Django 50, with a moderate knee angle of around 100 degrees and a slightly forward riding position.

Data quality: estimated (wheelbase estimated from this category's typical bike, not this model's own spec). Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated (a typical street-bike rule of thumb - stiffer or softer suspension will vary). This is an approximation from category-typical geometry and generic body proportions, not a measurement of this specific bike or you - sit on it before you buy.

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