Scooters
2008MBK Nitro Naked
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The 2008 MBK Nitro Naked is a sporty 50cc scooter from Yamaha's French brand MBK, aimed at young riders. Its liquid-cooled 49cc single drives through an automatic belt drive. An 828 mm seat, 92 kg wet weight and 7-litre tank make it light and nimble in town.
- Capacity
- 49.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single
- Gearbox
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Wet weight
- 92.0 kg
- Seat height
- 828 mm
- Power
- 2.7 HP (2.0 kW)
What’s new for the 2008 MBK Nitro Naked
vs the 2007| Spec | 2007 | 2008 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 2.7 HP (2.0 kW) @ 6500 RPM | 2.7 HP (2.0 kW) |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built purely for short-distance urban commuting and running errands rather than performance or long journeys.
- Built for
- A practical, no-frills city runabout with automatic transmission that prioritizes ease of use over excitement.
- Not ideal for
- Not suitable for highway travel, touring, carrying a passenger comfortably, or anyone seeking speed or off-road capability.
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
- 2.7 HP (2.0 kW)
- Torque
- 3.7 Nm (0.4 kgf-m)
- Engine type
- Single
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.0293 HP/kg (wet)
- Bore x stroke
- 40.0 x 39.2 mm
- Compression
- 7.4:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Electric & kick
- Ignition
- CDI
- Lubrication system
- Separate lubrication
Transmission
- Transmission type
- Automatic
- Final drive
- Belt
- Clutch
- Centrifugal Automatic
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1256 mm
- Overall length
- 1743 mm
- Overall width
- 719 mm
- Overall height
- 1146 mm
- Seat height
- 828 mm
- Wet weight
- 92.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 7.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 185 mm
- Oil capacity
- 1.30 litres
- Dry weight
- Not on record - add it
Chassis & suspension
- Front suspension
- Hydraulic and telescopic fork
- Rear suspension
- Hydraulic unit swing
- Front wheel travel
- 80 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 60 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc. Disc, 190
- Front brakes diameter
- 190 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. Disc, 190
- Rear brakes diameter
- 190 mm
- Front tyre
- 130/60-13
- Rear tyre
- 140/60-13
Other
- Color options
- Jet Black
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 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 49 cc | 49 cc | 49 cc | 49 cc |
| Dry weight | — | — | — | 82 kg |
| Seat height | 828 mm | 828 mm | 828 mm | 828 mm |
| Fuel capacity | — | 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 Nitro Naked?
The 2008 MBK Nitro Naked has a Capacity of 49.0 ccm (2.99 cubic inches).
What engine power does the MBK Nitro Naked have?
The 2008 MBK Nitro Naked has a Power of 2.7 HP (2.0 kW).
What is the torque of the MBK Nitro Naked?
The 2008 MBK Nitro Naked has a Torque of 3.7 Nm (0.4 kgf-m or 2.7 ft.lbs).
How much does the MBK Nitro Naked weigh?
The 2008 MBK Nitro Naked has a Wet weight of 92.0 kg (202.8 pounds).
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