Scooters
2016Kymco Super 8 50
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The 2016 Kymco Super 8 50 is a sporty 50cc scooter from Kymco. Its air-cooled 49cc two-stroke single makes 1.5 hp and 2.5 Nm through a belt-drive automatic. A 787 mm seat and 5-litre tank make it practical for moped-licence riders.
- Capacity
- 49.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single, two-stroke
- Gearbox
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Dry weight
- 105.7 kg
- Seat height
- 787 mm
- Power
- 1.5 HP (1.1 kW)
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Designed purely for short urban hops and light commuting, not for speed or distance travel.
- Built for
- A practical, no-frills city runabout with modest performance and simple, low-maintenance mechanicals.
- Not ideal for
- Not suitable for highway riding, long tours, passengers, 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.
Will it fit you?
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- Capacity
- 49.0 ccm
- Power
- 1.5 HP (1.1 kW)
- Torque
- 2.5 Nm (0.3 kgf-m) @ 4000 RPM
- Engine type
- Single, two-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.0142 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 39.0 x 41.4 mm
- Compression
- 8.0:1
- Cooling system
- Air
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Electric & kick
Transmission
- Transmission type
- Automatic
- Final drive
- Belt
- Clutch
- Wet, multiplate
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1321 mm
- Overall length
- 1950 mm
- Overall width
- 740 mm
- Overall height
- 1128 mm
- Seat height
- 787 mm
- Dry weight
- 105.7 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 5.00 litres
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Steel
- Front suspension
- Telescopic forks
- Rear suspension
- Dual shocks
- Front wheel travel
- 80 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 25 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brakes
- Expanding brake (drum brake)
- Front tyre
- 70/90-17
- Rear tyre
- 80/90-17
Other
- Color options
- Red/White, Blue/White, Black/Silver
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 | 2010 | 2012 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 49 cc | 49 cc | 49 cc | 49 cc | 49 cc | 50 cc |
| Dry weight | 106 kg | 106 kg | 106 kg | 106 kg | 106 kg | 108 kg |
| Seat height | 787 mm | 787 mm | 787 mm | 787 mm | 787 mm | 780 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 5 L | 5 L | 5 L | 5 L | 5 L | 6 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 Super 8 50?
The 2016 Kymco Super 8 50 has a Capacity of 49.0 ccm (2.99 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Kymco Super 8 50 have?
The 2016 Kymco Super 8 50 has a Power of 1.5 HP (1.1 kW).
What is the torque of the Kymco Super 8 50?
The 2016 Kymco Super 8 50 has a Torque of 2.5 Nm (0.3 kgf-m or 1.8 ft.lbs) @ 4000 RPM.
How much does the Kymco Super 8 50 weigh?
The 2016 Kymco Super 8 50 has a Dry weight of 105.7 kg (233.0 pounds).
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