The 2004 Macbor XC 512 T is a lightweight minibike designed for young riders and beginners seeking an affordable entry into off-road riding. Its compact dimensions, low 650mm seat height, and manageable 49cc liquid-cooled engine make it ideal for learning fundamental motorcycle control on trails and dirt. Known for its durability and simplicity, this cross-country model prioritizes accessibility over performance.
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested
Off-road & trail35%
Cornering25%
City riding15%
Daily riding10%
Touring5%
Two-up5%
Track5%
Best for
It is designed for casual backyard or off-road play rather than any serious sport, commuting, or touring use.
Built for
The automatic transmission and simple air-cooled two-stroke engine make it an easy-going, low-maintenance, forgiving machine with minimal intimidation factor.
Not ideal for
It is not suitable for highway travel, long-distance touring, carrying a passenger, or riders seeking any meaningful speed or power.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Full specifications
Engine
Capacity
49.8 ccm
Power
5.4 HP (4.0 kW)
Engine type
Single
Power/weight ratio
0.1317 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke
39.0 x 41.7 mm
Cooling system
Liquid
Fuel system
Carburettor
Starting
Kick
Transmission
Gearbox
1-speed
Transmission type
Manual
Final drive
Chain
Clutch
Automatic
Dimensions & weight
Wheelbase
1035 mm
Overall length
1490 mm
Overall width
700 mm
Overall height
910 mm
Seat height
650 mm
Dry weight
41.0 kg
Fuel capacity
3.90 litres
Chassis & suspension
Front suspension
Mechanical fork
Rear suspension
Single shock absorber
Front wheel travel
175 mm
Rear wheel travel
235 mm
Brakes & wheels
Front brakes
Single disc
Rear brakes
Expanding brake (drum brake)
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
2004
2005
2007
2008
2009
Capacity
50 cc
50 cc
50 cc
50 cc
50 cc
Dry weight
41 kg
41 kg
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Seat height
650 mm
650 mm
650 mm
650 mm
650 mm
Fuel capacity
3.9 L
3.9 L
3.3 L
3.3 L
3.3 L
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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