Scooters
2009Keeway Flash 50
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The 2009 Keeway Flash 50 is a practical entry-level scooter designed for new riders and urban commuters seeking affordable, economical transportation. Its air-cooled single-cylinder engine delivers modest power suitable for city riding, while the automatic transmission and dual electric-kick starter ensure user-friendly operation. Best known for reliable budget-friendly commuting, it prioritizes simplicity and ease of use over performance.
- Capacity
- 49.3 ccm
- Engine
- Single, two-stroke
- Gearbox
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Dry weight
- 83.0 kg
- Seat height
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Power
- 2.4 HP (1.8 kW) @ 4750 RPM
What’s new for the 2009 Keeway Flash 50
vs the 2008| Spec | 2008 | 2009 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 3.4 HP (2.5 kW) | 2.4 HP (1.8 kW) @ 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 3.9 Nm (0.4 kgf-m or 2.9 ft.lbs) | 3.8 Nm (0.4 kgf-m or 2.8 ft.lbs) |
| Dry weight | 81.0 kg (178.6 pounds) | 83.0 kg (183.0 pounds) |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- It is built purely for short, low-speed trips around town like commuting to school or nearby errands.
- Built for
- It has a mild, unhurried character focused on economy and simplicity rather than performance.
- Not ideal for
- It is not suitable for highway riding, touring, carrying a passenger comfortably, or anyone seeking real speed or excitement.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Reliability & safety
Bike Reliability score, safety recalls and owner complaintsBike Reliability
How the score works →3
out of 100Poor
The Keeway Flash 50 passed its annual roadworthiness test first time 57.1% of the time, 26.5 points below expected for bikes of the same age and mileage. That beats 3% of models.
Bikes first registered in 2009 have 42 tests, too few for their own score, so this covers every year.
57.1%Passed first time
32.2%Failed outright
10.7%Fixed during test
7,000Typical miles
261Tests
Pass rate by miles ridden
All years of this model.
Against its rivals · ranks 6 of 6
| # | Model (all years) | Score | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Piaggio Zip 50 | 17 Poor | 11,975 |
| 2 | Piaggio Typhoon 50 | 14 Poor | 14,438 |
| 3 | Yamaha Bws | 13 Poor | 120 |
| 4 | Gilera Runner SP 50 | 8 Poor | 1,523 |
| 5 | CPI Oliver Sport 50 | 3 Poor | 646 |
| 6 | Keeway Flash 50 | 3 Poor | 261 |
Rivals are the most-viewed bikes on MotorcycleDB in the same category and engine size, from within three years of this model.
From British annual roadworthiness tests, 2005-2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA MOT test data, Great Britain). How Bike Reliability works.
Engine
- Capacity
- 49.3 ccm
- Power
- 2.4 HP (1.8 kW) @ 4750 RPM
- Torque
- 3.8 Nm (0.4 kgf-m)
- Engine type
- Single, two-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.0289 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 40.3 x 39.0 mm
- Compression
- 6.9:1
- Cooling system
- Air
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Electric & kick
Transmission
- Transmission type
- Automatic
- Final drive
- Belt
- Clutch
- Automatic
Performance
- Top speed
- 45.0 km/h (28.0 mph)
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1169 mm
- Overall length
- 1695 mm
- Overall width
- 685 mm
- Overall height
- 1120 mm
- Dry weight
- 83.0 kg
- Wet weight
- 88.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 5.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 150 mm
- Seat height
- Not on record - add it
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brakes
- Expanding brake (drum brake)
- Front tyre
- 3.50-10
- Rear tyre
- 3.50-10
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 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 49 cc | 49 cc | 49 cc |
| Dry weight | 81 kg | 83 kg | 83 kg |
| Fuel capacity | 5 L | 5 L | 5 L |
| Bike Reliability ⓘ | Too few tests | Too few tests | Too few tests |
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 Keeway Flash 50?
The 2009 Keeway Flash 50 has a Capacity of 49.3 ccm (3.01 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Keeway Flash 50 have?
The 2009 Keeway Flash 50 has a Power of 2.4 HP (1.8 kW) @ 4750 RPM.
What is the torque of the Keeway Flash 50?
The 2009 Keeway Flash 50 has a Torque of 3.8 Nm (0.4 kgf-m or 2.8 ft.lbs).
How much does the Keeway Flash 50 weigh?
The 2009 Keeway Flash 50 has a Dry weight of 83.0 kg (183.0 pounds).
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