Scooters
2008MBK Flipper
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The 2008 MBK Flipper is a compact 50cc scooter from Yamaha's French brand MBK. Its air-cooled 49cc two-stroke single makes 3.2 hp and 3.5 Nm through a belt-drive automatic. A 765 mm seat, 82 kg wet weight and 7-litre tank make it light and easy in town.
- Capacity
- 49.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single, two-stroke
- Gearbox
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Dry weight
- 73.0 kg
- Seat height
- 765 mm
- Power
- 3.2 HP (2.4 kW)
What’s new for the 2008 MBK Flipper
vs the 2007| Spec | 2007 | 2008 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 3.2 HP (2.4 kW) @ 6500 RPM | 3.2 HP (2.4 kW) |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built purely for short, low-speed urban errands rather than any kind of performance or long-distance riding.
- Built for
- A humble, economical 50cc commuter scooter with modest performance and easygoing, forgiving manners.
- Not ideal for
- Not suitable for highway travel, touring, carrying a passenger comfortably, or anyone seeking real 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
- 49.0 ccm
- Power
- 3.2 HP (2.4 kW)
- Torque
- 3.5 Nm (0.4 kgf-m)
- Engine type
- Single, two-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.0438 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 40.0 x 39.2 mm
- Compression
- 7.3:1
- 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
- 1294 mm
- Overall length
- 1940 mm
- Overall width
- 685 mm
- Overall height
- 1105 mm
- Seat height
- 765 mm
- Dry weight
- 73.0 kg
- Wet weight
- 82.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 7.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 125 mm
- Oil capacity
- 1.30 litres
Chassis & suspension
- Front suspension
- Hydraulic and telescopic fork
- Rear suspension
- Hydraulic unit swing
- Front wheel travel
- 80 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 70 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc. Disc, 220
- Front brakes diameter
- 220 mm
- Rear brakes
- Expanding brake (drum brake). Drum, 110
- Rear brakes diameter
- 110 mm
- Front tyre
- 70/90-16
- Rear tyre
- 80/90-16
Other
- Color options
- Cheer-Up Blue, Smaragd Green
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 | 2008 | 2009 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 49 cc | 49 cc | 49 cc | 49 cc | 49 cc |
| Dry weight | 73 kg | 73 kg | 73 kg | 73 kg | 73 kg |
| Seat height | 765 mm | 765 mm | 765 mm | 765 mm | 765 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 26.5 L | 26.5 L | 7 L | 7 L | 7 L |
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 MBK Flipper?
The 2008 MBK Flipper has a Capacity of 49.0 ccm (2.99 cubic inches).
What engine power does the MBK Flipper have?
The 2008 MBK Flipper has a Power of 3.2 HP (2.4 kW).
What is the torque of the MBK Flipper?
The 2008 MBK Flipper has a Torque of 3.5 Nm (0.4 kgf-m or 2.6 ft.lbs).
How much does the MBK Flipper weigh?
The 2008 MBK Flipper has a Dry weight of 73.0 kg (160.9 pounds).
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