Scooters
2008Aprilia Sonic 50
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The 2008 Aprilia Sonic 50 is a lightweight scooter designed for urban commuters and novice riders seeking an affordable, nimble city machine. Its two-stroke engine delivers spirited performance in a compact package, while the automatic transmission and responsive handling make it ideal for navigating congested streets and tight parking spaces.
- Capacity
- 49.3 ccm
- Engine
- Single, two-stroke
- Gearbox
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Dry weight
- 73.0 kg
- Seat height
- 770 mm
- Power
- 5.4 HP (4.0 kW)
What’s new for the 2008 Aprilia Sonic 50
vs the 2007| Spec | 2007 | 2008 |
|---|---|---|
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc. caliper with two opposing Ø 32 mm pistons |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built purely as a nimble, low-cost urban scooter for short commutes and errands rather than performance riding.
- Built for
- A peppy, no-frills 50cc two-stroke scooter that prioritizes agility and around-town convenience over outright speed or comfort.
- Not ideal for
- Not suitable for highway travel, long-distance touring, or riders wanting a powerful or two-up capable machine.
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
- 49.3 ccm
- Power
- 5.4 HP (4.0 kW)
- Engine type
- Single, two-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.0740 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 40.0 x 39.2 mm
- Compression
- 12.5:1
- Cooling system
- Air
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Electric & kick
- Ignition
- Electronic
- Lubrication system
- Separate mixing with mechanical pump
Transmission
- Transmission type
- Automatic
- Final drive
- Belt
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1175 mm
- Overall length
- 1680 mm
- Overall width
- 610 mm
- Overall height
- 1070 mm
- Seat height
- 770 mm
- Dry weight
- 73.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 8.00 litres
- Reserve fuel capacity
- 2.00 litres
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Split single cradle in high strength tubular steel
- Front suspension
- Hydraulic fork; Ø 27 mm stanchions
- Rear suspension
- Engine acting as swingarm, attached to the frame by rising rate linkages on 2 radial and 2 axial vibration dampers. Rising rate monoshock; Ø 50.5 mm spring
- Front wheel travel
- 65 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 70 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc. caliper with two opposing Ø 32 mm pistons
- Front brakes diameter
- 155 mm
- Rear brakes
- Expanding brake (drum brake)
- Rear brakes diameter
- 110 mm
- Front tyre
- 100/90-10
- Rear tyre
- 100/90-10
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 | 2007 | 2008 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 49 cc | 49 cc | 49 cc |
| Dry weight | 73 kg | 73 kg | 73 kg |
| Seat height | 770 mm | 770 mm | 770 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 8 L | 8 L | 8 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 Aprilia Sonic 50?
The 2008 Aprilia Sonic 50 has a Capacity of 49.3 ccm (3.01 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Aprilia Sonic 50 have?
The 2008 Aprilia Sonic 50 has a Power of 5.4 HP (4.0 kW).
How much does the Aprilia Sonic 50 weigh?
The 2008 Aprilia Sonic 50 has a Dry weight of 73.0 kg (160.9 pounds).
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