Scooters
2008Yamaha Bws 12INCH
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The 2008 Yamaha Bws 12INCH is a sturdy 50cc scooter with 12-inch wheels and an off-road look. Its air-cooled 49cc two-stroke single makes 3.2 hp and 3.6 Nm through a belt-drive automatic. A 768 mm seat, 83 kg wet weight and 5.3-litre tank make it practical.
- Capacity
- 49.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single, two-stroke
- Gearbox
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Dry weight
- 75.0 kg
- Seat height
- 768 mm
- Power
- 3.2 HP (2.4 kW) @ 6500 RPM
What’s new for the 2008 Yamaha Bws 12INCH
vs the 2007| Spec | 2007 | 2008 |
|---|---|---|
| Wet weight | 82.0 kg (180.8 pounds) | 83.0 kg (183.0 pounds) |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | not listed |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built purely for short urban hops, errands, and light commuting rather than any kind of performance or distance riding.
- Built for
- A cheerful, no-fuss small-wheel scooter that prioritizes simplicity, low running costs, and effortless maneuverability over speed or excitement.
- Not ideal for
- This is not the right machine for highway travel, long-distance touring, carrying a passenger comfortably, or anyone seeking real performance.
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
- 3.2 HP (2.4 kW) @ 6500 RPM
- Torque
- 3.6 Nm (0.4 kgf-m) @ 6000 RPM
- Engine type
- Single, two-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.0427 HP/kg (dry)
- Compression
- 7.2:1
- Cooling system
- Air
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Electric & kick
- Ignition
- CDI
- Lubrication system
- Seperate lubrification
Transmission
- Transmission type
- Automatic
- Final drive
- Belt
- Clutch
- Automatic centrifugal
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1172 mm
- Overall length
- 1685 mm
- Overall width
- 754 mm
- Overall height
- 1051 mm
- Seat height
- 768 mm
- Dry weight
- 75.0 kg
- Wet weight
- 83.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 5.30 litres
- Ground clearance
- 124 mm
Chassis & suspension
- Front suspension
- Hydraulic and telescopic fork
- Rear suspension
- Hydraulic unit swing
- Front wheel travel
- 70 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 70 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc
- Front brakes diameter
- 180 mm
- Rear brakes
- Expanding brake (drum brake)
- Rear brakes diameter
- 110 mm
- Front tyre
- 120/70-12
- Rear tyre
- 130/70-12
Specs last verified against published sources: .
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 | 2008 | 2011 | 2013 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 49 cc | 49 cc | 49 cc | 49 cc | 49 cc |
| Dry weight | 75 kg | 75 kg | — | — | — |
| Seat height | 768 mm | 768 mm | 768 mm | 768 mm | 768 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 5.3 L | 5.3 L | 5.3 L | 5.3 L | 5.3 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 Yamaha Bws 12INCH?
The 2008 Yamaha Bws 12INCH has a Capacity of 49.0 ccm (2.99 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Yamaha Bws 12INCH have?
The 2008 Yamaha Bws 12INCH has a Power of 3.2 HP (2.4 kW) @ 6500 RPM.
What is the torque of the Yamaha Bws 12INCH?
The 2008 Yamaha Bws 12INCH has a Torque of 3.6 Nm (0.4 kgf-m or 2.7 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM.
How much does the Yamaha Bws 12INCH weigh?
The 2008 Yamaha Bws 12INCH has a Dry weight of 75.0 kg (165.3 pounds).
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