Scooters
2008Piaggio Liberty 50
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The 2008 Piaggio Liberty 50 is a lightweight automatic scooter designed for urban commuters and novice riders seeking affordable, practical transportation. Its compact 49cc air-cooled engine and low 775mm seat height make it accessible for shorter riders, while the automatic transmission eliminates gear-shifting complexity. Known for reliability and fuel efficiency, the Liberty excels in navigating congested city streets with minimal maintenance demands.
- Capacity
- 49.4 ccm
- Engine
- Single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Dry weight
- 87.0 kg
- Seat height
- 775 mm
- Power
- 5.4 HP (4.0 kW)
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built purely for short urban hops, errands, and commuting rather than any kind of performance riding.
- Built for
- A friendly, unintimidating little scooter that prioritizes ease of use and maneuverability over speed or excitement.
- Not ideal for
- This is not the bike for highway touring, carrying a passenger comfortably, or anyone seeking real performance.
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
- 49.4 ccm
- Power
- 5.4 HP (4.0 kW)
- Engine type
- Single, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.0621 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 40.0 x 39.3 mm
- Compression
- 10.3:1
- Cooling system
- Air
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Electric & kick
- Valves per cylinder
- 3
- Lubrication system
- Wet sump
Transmission
- Transmission type
- Automatic
- Final drive
- Belt
- Clutch
- Dry automatic centrifugal type
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1330 mm
- Overall length
- 1900 mm
- Overall width
- 670 mm
- Seat height
- 775 mm
- Dry weight
- 87.0 kg
- Wet weight
- 95.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 6.00 litres
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Steel tubes
- Front suspension
- Telescopic fork, 76 mm travel
- Rear suspension
- Hydraulic monoshock, 83 mm travel
- Front wheel travel
- 76 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 83 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc. calliper with opposed pistons
- Front brakes diameter
- 220 mm
- Rear brakes
- Expanding brake (drum brake)
- Rear brakes diameter
- 140 mm
- Front tyre
- 90/80-16
- Rear tyre
- 110/80-14
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 | 2008 | 2012 | 2016 | 2020 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 49 cc | 49 cc | 49 cc | 49 cc | 49 cc |
| Dry weight | 87 kg | 87 kg | 87 kg | 87 kg | 87 kg |
| Seat height | 775 mm | 775 mm | 790 mm | 790 mm | 780 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 6 L | 6 L | 6 L | 6 L | 6 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 Piaggio Liberty 50?
The 2008 Piaggio Liberty 50 has a Capacity of 49.4 ccm (3.01 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Piaggio Liberty 50 have?
The 2008 Piaggio Liberty 50 has a Power of 5.4 HP (4.0 kW).
How much does the Piaggio Liberty 50 weigh?
The 2008 Piaggio Liberty 50 has a Dry weight of 87.0 kg (191.8 pounds).
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