Scooters
2025Tao Motor VIP 50
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The 2025 Tao Motor VIP 50 is a retro-styled 50cc scooter from the Chinese brand Tao Motor. Its air-cooled four-stroke single makes 3.5 hp through an automatic transmission, for about 52 km/h. It suits short trips in town.
- Capacity
- 49.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Dry weight
- 113.4 kg
- Seat height
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Power
- 3.5 HP (2.6 kW)
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built for practical urban transport, with twist-and-go simplicity and everyday convenience.
- Built for
- A scooter from Tao Motor with a 49cc engine, focused on convenience, easy handling and low running costs.
- Not ideal for
- Not for off-road use or long, fast motorway journeys.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Engine
- Capacity
- 49.0 ccm
- Power
- 3.5 HP (2.6 kW)
- Engine type
- Single, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.0309 HP/kg (dry)
- Cooling system
- Air
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Electric & kick
- Ignition
- CDI
Transmission
- Transmission type
- Automatic
- Clutch
- Automatic, centrifugal
Performance
- Top speed
- 52.3 km/h (32.5 mph)
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1245 mm
- Overall length
- 1709 mm
- Overall width
- 780 mm
- Overall height
- 1311 mm
- Dry weight
- 113.4 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 6.40 litres
- Seat height
- Not on record - add it
Chassis & suspension
- Front suspension
- Telescopic Upright Fork
- Rear suspension
- Monoshock
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brakes
- Expanding brake (drum brake)
- Front tyre
- 100/60-10
- Rear tyre
- 100/60-10
Other
- Color options
- Red/silver, blue/silver, yellow/silver
- Comments
- Chinese brand, sometimes called TaoTao. Bike sold in the US and Canada.
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 | 2022 | 2023 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 49 cc | 49 cc | 49 cc | 49 cc |
| Dry weight | 102 kg | 113 kg | 113 kg | 113 kg |
| Fuel capacity | — | 6.4 L | 6.4 L | 6.4 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 Tao Motor VIP 50?
The 2025 Tao Motor VIP 50 has a Capacity of 49.0 ccm (2.99 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Tao Motor VIP 50 have?
The 2025 Tao Motor VIP 50 has a Power of 3.5 HP (2.6 kW).
How much does the Tao Motor VIP 50 weigh?
The 2025 Tao Motor VIP 50 has a Dry weight of 113.4 kg (250.0 pounds).
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