2025Tao Motor Classic 50
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The 2025 Tao Motor Classic 50 is a budget 50cc scooter from the Chinese brand Tao Motor, sold in the US and Canada. Its air-cooled four-stroke single makes 3 hp at 7,000 rpm through an automatic transmission, for about 42 km/h. A 6.4-litre tank suits short trips.
- Capacity
- 49.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Dry weight
- 95.7 kg
- Seat height
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Power
- 3.0 HP (2.2 kW) @ 7000 RPM
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built for practical urban transport, with twist-and-go simplicity and everyday convenience.
- Built for
- A scooter from Tao Motor with a 49cc engine, focused on convenience, easy handling and low running costs.
- Not ideal for
- Not for off-road use or long, fast motorway journeys.
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 published US (EPA-style) fuel economy estimate 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
- 49.0 ccm
- Power
- 3.0 HP (2.2 kW) @ 7000 RPM
- CO2 Emissions
- 39 CO2 g/km
- EPA Est. Fuel Consumption
- 1.66 L/100km (141.7 US mpg)
- EPA CO Emissions
- 5.0 CO g/km
- Engine type
- Single, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.0313 HP/kg (dry)
- Cooling system
- Air
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Electric & kick
- Ignition
- CDI
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Valves per cylinder
- 2
Transmission
- Transmission type
- Automatic
Performance
- Top speed
- 42.0 km/h (26.1 mph)
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1245 mm
- Overall length
- 1727 mm
- Overall width
- 648 mm
- Overall height
- 1074 mm
- Dry weight
- 95.7 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 6.40 litres
- Carrying capacity
- Underseat storage, top box
- Seat height
- Not on record - add it
Chassis & suspension
- Front suspension
- Telescopic Upright Fork
- Rear suspension
- Dual Shock Absorber with Awing Arm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brakes
- Expanding brake (drum brake)
- Front tyre
- 2.75-10
- Rear tyre
- 2.75-10
Other
- Color options
- Red/silver, blue/silver, yellow/silver
- Comments
- Chinese brand, sometimes called TaoTao. Bike sold in the US and Canada.
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 | 2023 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 49 cc | 49 cc | 49 cc |
| Dry weight | 96 kg | 96 kg | 96 kg |
| Fuel capacity | 6.4 L | 6.4 L | 6.4 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
Rider Reviews
Common questions
What is the engine size of the Tao Motor Classic 50?
The 2025 Tao Motor Classic 50 has a Capacity of 49.0 ccm (2.99 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Tao Motor Classic 50 have?
The 2025 Tao Motor Classic 50 has a Power of 3.0 HP (2.2 kW) @ 7000 RPM.
How much does the Tao Motor Classic 50 weigh?
The 2025 Tao Motor Classic 50 has a Dry weight of 95.7 kg (211.0 pounds).
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