Scooters
2008MBK Nitro
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The 2008 MBK Nitro is a sporty 50cc scooter from MBK, the French arm of Yamaha. Its liquid-cooled two-stroke single drives an automatic belt transmission, restricted here to 2.7 hp. An 828 mm seat and 7-litre tank give it a racy feel for young riders.
- Capacity
- 49.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single, two-stroke
- Gearbox
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Dry weight
- 92.0 kg
- Seat height
- 828 mm
- Power
- 2.7 HP (2.0 kW)
What’s new for the 2008 MBK Nitro
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 urban hops, errands, and light commuting rather than any performance riding.
- Built for
- A nimble, playful little 50cc two-stroke scooter with sporty styling that promises more visual flair than actual performance.
- Not ideal for
- Not suitable for highway travel, long-distance touring, carrying a passenger comfortably, or anyone seeking real acceleration or power.
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) @ 4500 RPM
- Engine type
- Single, two-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.0293 HP/kg (dry)
- 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
- 690 mm
- Overall height
- 1170 mm
- Seat height
- 828 mm
- Dry weight
- 92.0 kg
- Wet weight
- 97.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 7.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 185 mm
- Oil capacity
- 1.20 litres
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,Light Blue Candy, Steel Silver
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 | 92 kg | 92 kg | 92 kg | 92 kg | 82 kg |
| Seat height | 828 mm | 828 mm | 828 mm | 828 mm | 828 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 7 L | 7 L | 7 L | 7 L | 5.5 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?
The 2008 MBK Nitro has a Capacity of 49.0 ccm (2.99 cubic inches).
What engine power does the MBK Nitro have?
The 2008 MBK Nitro has a Power of 2.7 HP (2.0 kW).
What is the torque of the MBK Nitro?
The 2008 MBK Nitro has a Torque of 3.7 Nm (0.4 kgf-m or 2.7 ft.lbs) @ 4500 RPM.
How much does the MBK Nitro weigh?
The 2008 MBK Nitro has a Dry weight of 92.0 kg (202.8 pounds).
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