Scooters
2012Giantco Bud
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The 2012 Giantco Bud is a lightweight 50cc scooter ideal for commuters and new riders seeking affordable urban transportation. Its simple single-cylinder four-stroke engine delivers modest but adequate power for city streets, while the automatic CVT transmission ensures hassle-free operation. Best suited for beginners and short-distance daily commuting, this model prioritizes practicality and ease of use over performance.
- Capacity
- 49.6 ccm
- Engine
- Single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Dry weight
- 82.0 kg
- Seat height
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Power
- 3.0 HP (2.2 kW)
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built purely for short-hop urban commuting and running errands at low speeds.
- Built for
- A humble, no-frills 50cc scooter that prioritizes cheap, easy transportation over performance or excitement.
- Not ideal for
- Not suitable for highway travel, long trips, carrying a passenger comfortably, or anyone seeking speed and thrills.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Engine
- Capacity
- 49.6 ccm
- Power
- 3.0 HP (2.2 kW)
- Torque
- 2.5 Nm (0.3 kgf-m) @ 6500 RPM
- Engine type
- Single, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.0366 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 39.0 x 39.0 mm
- Compression
- 10.4:1
- Cooling system
- Air
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Electric & kick
- Ignition
- CDI
Transmission
- Final drive
- Belt
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1200 mm
- Overall length
- 1712 mm
- Overall width
- 657 mm
- Overall height
- 1135 mm
- Dry weight
- 82.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 5.80 litres
- Oil capacity
- 0.80 litres
- Seat height
- Not on record - add it
Chassis & suspension
- Front suspension
- Oil damped telescopic fork
- Rear suspension
- Oil damped coil spring
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brakes
- Expanding brake (drum brake)
- Front tyre
- 3.50-10
- Rear tyre
- 3.50-10
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Giantco Bud?
The 2012 Giantco Bud has a Capacity of 49.6 ccm (3.03 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Giantco Bud have?
The 2012 Giantco Bud has a Power of 3.0 HP (2.2 kW).
What is the torque of the Giantco Bud?
The 2012 Giantco Bud has a Torque of 2.5 Nm (0.3 kgf-m or 1.8 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM.
How much does the Giantco Bud weigh?
The 2012 Giantco Bud has a Dry weight of 82.0 kg (180.8 pounds).
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