Scooters
2005Kymco Vitality 2T 50
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The 2005 Kymco Vitality 2T 50 is a lightweight, air-cooled scooter designed for urban commuters and novice riders seeking affordable, practical transportation. Its compact 49cc two-stroke engine delivers modest performance ideal for city navigation and short-distance travel. Known for reliability and fuel efficiency, this scooter suits budget-conscious riders prioritizing convenience over speed.
- Capacity
- 49.4 ccm
- Engine
- Single, two-stroke
- Gearbox
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Dry weight
- 97.0 kg
- Seat height
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Power
- 4.4 HP (3.2 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 around town rather than any kind of performance riding.
- Built for
- A humble, unassuming little 50cc scooter that prioritizes practicality, easy handling, and low running costs over excitement.
- Not ideal for
- Not suitable for highway travel, touring, carrying a passenger any real distance, or anyone seeking speed or thrills.
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 →83
out of 100Excellent
The Kymco Vitality 2T 50 passed its annual roadworthiness test first time 89.0% of the time, 7.1 points above expected for bikes of the same age and mileage. That beats 83% of models.
This covers every year of the model.
Test records don't say which version a bike is, so this covers Kymco Vitality 2T 50 / Kymco Vitality 4T 50 together.
89.0%Passed first time
7.1%Failed outright
3.9%Fixed during test
11,000Typical miles
127Tests
Pass rate by miles ridden
All years of this model.
Against its rivals · ranks 1 of 6
| # | Model (all years) | Score | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kymco Vitality 2T 50 | 83 Excellent | 127 |
| 2 | Honda Zoomer | 42 Average | 1,351 |
| 3 | Piaggio Zip 50 | 17 Poor | 11,975 |
| 4 | Piaggio Typhoon 50 | 14 Poor | 14,438 |
| 5 | CPI GTR 50 | 10 Poor | 297 |
| 6 | Gilera DNA 50 | 8 Poor | 11,468 |
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
- 49.4 ccm
- Power
- 4.4 HP (3.2 kW)
- Torque
- 4.9 Nm (0.5 kgf-m)
- Engine type
- Single, two-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.0454 HP/kg (dry)
- Cooling system
- Air
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
Transmission
- Transmission type
- Automatic
- Final drive
- Shaft
Dimensions & weight
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brakes
- Expanding brake (drum brake)
- Front tyre
- 120/70-12
- Rear tyre
- 130/70-12
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 | 2005 | 2007 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 49 cc | 49 cc |
| Dry weight | 97 kg | 97 kg |
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 Kymco Vitality 2T 50?
The 2005 Kymco Vitality 2T 50 has a Capacity of 49.4 ccm (3.01 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Kymco Vitality 2T 50 have?
The 2005 Kymco Vitality 2T 50 has a Power of 4.4 HP (3.2 kW).
What is the torque of the Kymco Vitality 2T 50?
The 2005 Kymco Vitality 2T 50 has a Torque of 4.9 Nm (0.5 kgf-m or 3.6 ft.lbs).
How much does the Kymco Vitality 2T 50 weigh?
The 2005 Kymco Vitality 2T 50 has a Dry weight of 97.0 kg (213.8 pounds).
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