Scooters
2012Kymco Sento 50
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The 2012 Kymco Sento 50 is a practical entry-level scooter designed for urban commuters and new riders seeking economical, reliable transport. Its lightweight 49cc four-stroke engine delivers modest but sufficient power for city riding, while exceptional fuel efficiency of 37 km/l makes it ideal for budget-conscious daily commuting. Known for its accessible handling and low running costs, the Sento 50 excels as an affordable stepping stone into two-wheeled mobility.
- Capacity
- 49.5 ccm
- Engine
- Single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Dry weight
- 89.0 kg
- Seat height
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Power
- 4.0 HP (2.9 kW)
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- It's built purely for short-hop urban commuting and running errands around town, not for speed or distance.
- Built for
- The Sento 50 is a friendly, unintimidating little runabout that prioritizes economy and ease of use over performance.
- Not ideal for
- It is not suited to highway travel, carrying a passenger comfortably, touring, or anyone seeking real acceleration or power.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Range and running costs
Worked out in your browser - nothing is sent to usBased on the maker's published fuel consumption and tank size. Real-world figures depend on how and where you ride, and the last litres of a tank are reserve. Prices shown greyed are examples - type your own.
Engine
- Capacity
- 49.5 ccm
- Power
- 4.0 HP (2.9 kW)
- CO2 Emissions
- 51 CO2 g/km
- EPA Est. Fuel Consumption
- 2.15 L/100km (109.4 US mpg)
- EPA CO Emissions
- 5.5 CO g/km
- Engine type
- Single, four-stroke
- Fuel consumption
- 2.70 litres/100 km (37.0 km/l)
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.0449 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 39.0 x 41.1 mm
- Compression
- 11.0:1
- Cooling system
- Air
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Electric & kick
- Ignition
- CDI
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Valves per cylinder
- 2
Transmission
- Transmission type
- Automatic
- Clutch
- Dry multidisk
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1375 mm
- Overall length
- 1700 mm
- Overall width
- 680 mm
- Dry weight
- 89.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 5.00 litres
- Seat height
- Not on record - add it
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brakes
- Expanding brake (drum brake)
- Front tyre
- 90/90-10
- Rear tyre
- 90/90-10
Other
- Color options
- Rose/white, Lt blue/white, Lt brown/white
- Warranty
- 24
- Fuel Tank Material
- Plastic
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 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 50 cc | 50 cc | 50 cc | 50 cc |
| Dry weight | 89 kg | 89 kg | 89 kg | 89 kg |
| Fuel capacity | 5 L | 5 L | 5 L | 5 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 Kymco Sento 50?
The 2012 Kymco Sento 50 has a Capacity of 49.5 ccm (3.02 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Kymco Sento 50 have?
The 2012 Kymco Sento 50 has a Power of 4.0 HP (2.9 kW).
How much does the Kymco Sento 50 weigh?
The 2012 Kymco Sento 50 has a Dry weight of 89.0 kg (196.2 pounds).
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