Scooters
2005MBK Booster 12INCH
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The 2005 MBK Booster is a lightweight 49cc scooter designed for urban commuters and entry-level riders seeking practical, fuel-efficient transportation. Its compact 12-inch wheels and automatic centrifugal clutch make it ideal for navigating city streets with minimal maintenance. Known for reliability and ease of use, this air-cooled two-stroke scooter prioritizes simplicity and affordability over performance.
- Capacity
- 49.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single, two-stroke
- Gearbox
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Dry weight
- 75.0 kg
- Seat height
- 768 mm
- Power
- 3.2 HP (2.4 kW) @ 6500 RPM
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built purely for short urban hops, errands, and getting around town rather than any kind of performance or long-distance riding.
- Built for
- A nimble, playful little city scooter with light steering thanks to its 12-inch wheels, but very limited power on offer.
- Not ideal for
- Not suitable for highway travel, touring, carrying a passenger comfortably, or anyone seeking real acceleration or top speed.
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
- 49.0 ccm
- Power
- 3.2 HP (2.4 kW) @ 6500 RPM
- Torque
- 3.6 Nm (0.4 kgf-m)
- Engine type
- Single, two-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.0427 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 40.0 x 39.2 mm
- Compression
- 7.2:1
- Cooling system
- Air
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Electric & kick
- Ignition
- CDI
- Lubrication system
- Separate lubrication
Transmission
- Transmission type
- Automatic
- Final drive
- Belt
- Clutch
- Automatic centrifugal
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1172 mm
- Overall length
- 1685 mm
- Overall width
- 690 mm
- Overall height
- 1052 mm
- Seat height
- 768 mm
- Dry weight
- 75.0 kg
- Wet weight
- 82.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 20.10 litres
- Ground clearance
- 124 mm
- Oil capacity
- 1.10 litres
Chassis & suspension
- Front suspension
- Hydraulic and telescopic fork
- Rear suspension
- Hydraulic unit swing
- Front wheel travel
- 70 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 70 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc
- Front brakes diameter
- 180 mm
- Rear brakes
- Expanding brake (drum brake)
- Rear brakes diameter
- 110 mm
- Front tyre
- 120/70-12
- Rear tyre
- 130/70-12
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 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2009 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 49 cc | 49 cc | 49 cc | 49 cc |
| Dry weight | 75 kg | 75 kg | 75 kg | 75 kg |
| Seat height | 768 mm | 768 mm | 768 mm | 768 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 20.1 L | 20.1 L | 5.3 L | 5.3 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 MBK Booster 12INCH?
The 2005 MBK Booster 12INCH has a Capacity of 49.0 ccm (2.99 cubic inches).
What engine power does the MBK Booster 12INCH have?
The 2005 MBK Booster 12INCH has a Power of 3.2 HP (2.4 kW) @ 6500 RPM.
What is the torque of the MBK Booster 12INCH?
The 2005 MBK Booster 12INCH has a Torque of 3.6 Nm (0.4 kgf-m or 2.7 ft.lbs).
How much does the MBK Booster 12INCH weigh?
The 2005 MBK Booster 12INCH has a Dry weight of 75.0 kg (165.3 pounds).
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