Enduro Bikes
2008Gilera RCR 50
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The 2008 Gilera RCR 50 is a moped-class enduro bike from Italy's Gilera. Its liquid-cooled 49.9cc two-stroke single drives a six-speed manual gearbox and chain. A tall 900 mm seat, 96 kg wet weight and a 7-litre tank give young riders a full-size dirt-bike look.
- Capacity
- 49.9 ccm
- Engine
- Single, two-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Wet weight
- 96.0 kg
- Seat height
- 900 mm
- Power
- 5.4 HP (4.0 kW)
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- It's designed as a lightweight, learner-legal enduro-styled bike for messing about on trails, commuting short distances, and building basic riding skills rather than for serious performance.
- Built for
- The bike has a playful, scrambler-like off-road persona with minimal power, favoring nimble low-speed handling over outright speed or long-distance capability.
- Not ideal for
- It's not suitable for highway travel, touring, carrying a passenger comfortably, or any rider seeking real speed or power.
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
- 49.9 ccm
- Power
- 5.4 HP (4.0 kW)
- Engine type
- Single, two-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.0563 HP/kg (wet)
- Bore x stroke
- 39.9 x 40.0 mm
- Compression
- 13.0:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Starting
- Kick
- Ignition
- CDI
- Lubrication system
- Separate with automatic oil pump
- Torque
- Not on record - add it
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Clutch
- Wet Multi-plate
Dimensions & weight
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Single spar steel frame
- Front suspension
- Hydraulic Paioli 36 mm fork
- Rear suspension
- Single shock absorber
- Front wheel travel
- 190 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 182 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc
- Front brakes diameter
- 240 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brakes diameter
- 180 mm
- Front tyre
- 80/90-21
- Rear tyre
- 110/80-18
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 | 2008 | 2009 | 2011 | 2013 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 50 cc | 50 cc | 50 cc | 50 cc | 50 cc | 50 cc |
| Seat height | 900 mm | 900 mm | 900 mm | 900 mm | 900 mm | 900 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 7 L | 7 L | 7 L | 7 L | 7 L | 7 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 Gilera RCR 50?
The 2008 Gilera RCR 50 has a Capacity of 49.9 ccm (3.05 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Gilera RCR 50 have?
The 2008 Gilera RCR 50 has a Power of 5.4 HP (4.0 kW).
How many gears does the Gilera RCR 50 have?
The 2008 Gilera RCR 50 has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
How much does the Gilera RCR 50 weigh?
The 2008 Gilera RCR 50 has a Wet weight of 96.0 kg (211.6 pounds).
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