Scooters
2008Kymco People 50
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The 2008 Kymco People 50 is a large-wheel 50cc scooter from Kymco. Its air-cooled 49.5cc two-stroke single makes 3.8 hp at 6,500 rpm and 5.5 Nm through a belt-drive automatic. A 787 mm seat, 95.5 kg dry weight and 5.8-litre tank make it stable and practical.
- Capacity
- 49.5 ccm
- Engine
- Single, two-stroke
- Gearbox
- 1-speed
- Dry weight
- 95.5 kg
- Seat height
- 787 mm
- Power
- 3.8 HP (2.8 kW) @ 6500 RPM
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Designed purely for short-distance urban commuting and running errands around town.
- Built for
- A practical, no-frills 50cc scooter that prioritizes ease of use and fuel efficiency over performance.
- Not ideal for
- Not suitable for highway riding, long-distance touring, or riders seeking any real sense of speed or excitement.
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
- 49.5 ccm
- Power
- 3.8 HP (2.8 kW) @ 6500 RPM
- EPA CO Emissions
- 0.6 CO g/km
- Torque
- 5.5 Nm (0.6 kgf-m) @ 6500 RPM
- Engine type
- Single, two-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.0398 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
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Lubrication system
- Oil injected
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 1-speed
- Transmission type
- Automatic
- Final drive
- Belt
- Clutch
- Wet, multiplate
Dimensions & weight
- Overall length
- 1850 mm
- Overall width
- 685 mm
- Overall height
- 1075 mm
- Seat height
- 787 mm
- Dry weight
- 95.5 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 5.80 litres
Chassis & suspension
- Front suspension
- Telescopic forks
- Rear suspension
- Single shock
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brakes
- Expanding brake (drum brake)
- Front tyre
- 80/80-16
- Rear tyre
- 100/80-16
Other
- Fuel Tank Material
- Plastic
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 | 2007 | 2008 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 50 cc | 50 cc | 49 cc | 49 cc | 49 cc |
| Dry weight | 96 kg | 96 kg | 96 kg | 96 kg | 96 kg |
| Seat height | 787 mm | 787 mm | 787 mm | 787 mm | 787 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 5.8 L | 5.8 L | 5.8 L | 5.8 L | 5.8 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 People 50?
The 2008 Kymco People 50 has a Capacity of 49.5 ccm (3.02 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Kymco People 50 have?
The 2008 Kymco People 50 has a Power of 3.8 HP (2.8 kW) @ 6500 RPM.
How many gears does the Kymco People 50 have?
The 2008 Kymco People 50 has a Gearbox of 1-speed.
What is the torque of the Kymco People 50?
The 2008 Kymco People 50 has a Torque of 5.5 Nm (0.6 kgf-m or 4.1 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM.
How much does the Kymco People 50 weigh?
The 2008 Kymco People 50 has a Dry weight of 95.5 kg (210.5 pounds).
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