Scooters
2017Kymco Super 8 50
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The 2017 Kymco Super 8 50 is an entry-level scooter designed for new riders and urban commuters seeking affordable, reliable daily transportation. Known for its lightweight design, comfortable seating position, and low seat height, it excels in tight city streets and stop-and-go traffic. Its liquid-cooled engine and CVT transmission provide dependable performance for short-distance commuting and casual riding.
- Capacity
- 50.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single, two-stroke
- Gearbox
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Dry weight
- 108.0 kg
- Seat height
- 780 mm
- Power
- 3.4 HP (2.5 kW) @ 7000 RPM
What’s new for the 2017 Kymco Super 8 50
vs the 2016| Spec | 2016 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine capacity | 49.0 ccm (2.99 cubic inches) | 50.0 ccm (3.05 cubic inches) |
| Power | 1.5 HP (1.1 kW) | 3.4 HP (2.5 kW) @ 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 2.5 Nm (0.3 kgf-m or 1.8 ft.lbs) @ 4000 RPM | 4.1 Nm (0.4 kgf-m or 3.0 ft.lbs) @ 7000 RPM |
| Dry weight | 105.7 kg (233.0 pounds) | 108.0 kg (238.1 pounds) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.00 litres (1.32 US gallons) | 6.00 litres (1.59 US gallons) |
| Rear suspension | Dual shocks | Mono Shock |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Designed purely for short urban hops and light commuting, not for speed or distance travel.
- Built for
- A practical, no-frills city runabout with modest performance and simple, low-maintenance mechanicals.
- Not ideal for
- Not suitable for highway riding, long tours, passengers, or anyone seeking real acceleration or power.
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
- 50.0 ccm
- Power
- 3.4 HP (2.5 kW) @ 7000 RPM
- Torque
- 4.1 Nm (0.4 kgf-m) @ 7000 RPM
- Engine type
- Single, two-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.0315 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
Transmission
- Transmission type
- Automatic
- Final drive
- Belt
- Clutch
- Wet, multiplate
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1321 mm
- Overall length
- 1950 mm
- Overall width
- 740 mm
- Overall height
- 1128 mm
- Seat height
- 780 mm
- Dry weight
- 108.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 6.00 litres
- Carrying capacity
- Underseat Storage
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Tubular Steel
- Front suspension
- Telescopic forks
- Rear suspension
- Mono Shock
- Front wheel travel
- 80 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 25 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brakes
- Expanding brake (drum brake)
- Front tyre
- 100/80-14
- Rear tyre
- 120/80-14
Other
- Color options
- Blue/white
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 | 2010 | 2012 | 2014 | 2015 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 49 cc | 49 cc | 49 cc | 49 cc | 50 cc |
| Dry weight | 106 kg | 106 kg | 106 kg | 106 kg | 108 kg |
| Seat height | 787 mm | 787 mm | 787 mm | 787 mm | 780 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 5 L | 5 L | 5 L | 5 L | 6 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 Super 8 50?
The 2017 Kymco Super 8 50 has a Capacity of 50.0 ccm (3.05 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Kymco Super 8 50 have?
The 2017 Kymco Super 8 50 has a Power of 3.4 HP (2.5 kW) @ 7000 RPM.
What is the torque of the Kymco Super 8 50?
The 2017 Kymco Super 8 50 has a Torque of 4.1 Nm (0.4 kgf-m or 3.0 ft.lbs) @ 7000 RPM.
How much does the Kymco Super 8 50 weigh?
The 2017 Kymco Super 8 50 has a Dry weight of 108.0 kg (238.1 pounds).
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