2008Aprilia RX 50

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The 2008 Aprilia RX 50 is a lightweight enduro bike ideal for young riders and beginners seeking off-road adventure. Its compact 50cc liquid-cooled engine delivers manageable performance with a low 880mm seat height for easy ground reach. Known for nimble handling and reliability, the RX 50 excels on trails and technical terrain where its small displacement proves advantageous.

Capacity: 49.9 ccm
Engine: Single, two-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Dry weight: 92.0 kg
Seat height: 880 mm
Power: 5.4 HP (4.0 kW)

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What’s new for the 2008 Aprilia RX 50

vs the 2007

Spec	2007	2008
Seat height	830 mm (32.7 inches)	880 mm (34.6 inches)
Front suspension	40 mm hydraulic fork with leading axle	40 mm hydraulic fork with leading axle, wheel travel 195 mm.
Rear suspension	Hydraulic monoshock	High strength steel swingarm
Compression	11.8:1	11.5:1

Other years 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail65%

Cornering55%

City riding70%

Daily riding40%

Touring15%

Two-up10%

Track15%

Best for: It's designed as a supermoto-styled commuter and playbike for short urban and suburban trips rather than serious performance riding.
Built for: Nimble, light, and eager-revving, it rewards flicking through traffic and tight corners rather than outright straight-line speed.
Not ideal for: It's not the right choice for highway touring, carrying a passenger comfortably, or riders wanting real power on tap.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

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Units

At 880mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will not reach the ground comfortably on the 2008 Aprilia RX 50, with a cramped knee angle of around 75 degrees and an upright riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 49.9 ccm
Power: 5.4 HP (4.0 kW)
Engine type: Single, two-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.0587 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke: 39.9 x 40.0 mm
Compression: 11.5:1
Cooling system: Liquid
Fuel system: Carburettor
Starting: Kick
Ignition: CDI
Lubrication system: Automatic mixer
Torque: Not on record - add it

Transmission

Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Chain
Clutch: Multi-plate

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1412 mm
Overall length: 2100 mm
Overall width: 825 mm
Overall height: 1330 mm
Seat height: 880 mm
Dry weight: 92.0 kg
Wet weight: 104.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 7.00 litres
Ground clearance: Not on record - add it

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Steel beam
Front suspension: 40 mm hydraulic fork with leading axle, wheel travel 195 mm.
Rear suspension: High strength steel swingarm
Front wheel travel: 195 mm
Rear wheel travel: 180 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Single disc
Front brakes diameter: 260 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc
Rear brakes diameter: 180 mm
Front tyre: 90/90-21
Rear tyre: 110/80-18

Specs last verified against published sources: October 2026.

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	2002	2007	2008	2012	2017	2022
Capacity	50 cc	50 cc	50 cc	50 cc	50 cc	50 cc
Dry weight	92 kg	92 kg	92 kg	92 kg	92 kg	92 kg
Seat height	890 mm	830 mm	880 mm	830 mm	880 mm	880 mm
Fuel capacity	9.5 L	7 L	7 L	7 L	7 L	7 L