Scooters
2008Vespa LX50
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The 2008 Vespa LX 50 is an iconic lightweight scooter perfect for urban commuters and casual riders seeking style and simplicity. Its nimble 49cc four-stroke engine delivers modest but adequate power for city streets, while the classic retro design and modern fuel injection ensure reliability and easy maintenance. Best known for combining timeless aesthetic appeal with practical everyday usability.
- Capacity
- 49.4 ccm
- Engine
- Single
- Gearbox
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Dry weight
- 102.0 kg
- Seat height
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Power
- 4.2 HP (3.1 kW)
What’s new for the 2008 Vespa LX50
vs the 2007| Spec | 2007 | 2008 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 5.4 HP (4.0 kW) | 4.2 HP (3.1 kW) |
| Torque | — | 3.5 Nm (0.4 kgf-m or 2.6 ft.lbs) |
| Top speed | — | 62.8 km/h (39.0 mph) |
| Dry weight | 96.0 kg (211.6 pounds) | 102.0 kg (224.9 pounds) |
| Fuel capacity | 8.60 litres (2.27 US gallons) | not listed |
| Front suspension | Single-arm with coil spring and dual effect single shock absorber | Single arm with helical spring and dual effect hydraulic single shock absorber |
| Wheelbase | 1280 mm (50.4 inches) | not listed |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built purely for short urban hops like commuting, running errands, and navigating congested city streets.
- Built for
- A classic, stylish city runabout that prioritizes charm, simplicity, and effortless low-speed maneuverability over outright performance.
- Not ideal for
- Not suitable for highway travel, long-distance touring, carrying a passenger comfortably, or any rider seeking speed or excitement.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Engine
- Capacity
- 49.4 ccm
- Power
- 4.2 HP (3.1 kW)
- Torque
- 3.5 Nm (0.4 kgf-m)
- Engine type
- Single
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.0412 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 39.1 x 41.4 mm
- Cooling system
- Air
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric & kick
- Valves per cylinder
- 2
- Lubrication system
- Wet sump,
Transmission
- Transmission type
- Automatic
- Final drive
- Belt
- Clutch
- Automatic dry centrifuge with damper buffers
Performance
- Top speed
- 62.8 km/h (39.0 mph)
Dimensions & weight
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Load-bearing steel chassis with welded structural supports
- Front suspension
- Single arm with helical spring and dual effect hydraulic single shock absorber
- Rear suspension
- Coil spring and dual effect single shock absorber
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc
- Front brakes diameter
- 200 mm
- Rear brakes
- Expanding brake (drum brake)
- Rear brakes diameter
- 110 mm
- Front tyre
- 110/70-11
- Rear tyre
- 120/70-11
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 | 2007 | 2008 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 49 cc | 49 cc |
| Dry weight | 96 kg | 102 kg |
| Fuel capacity | 8.6 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 Vespa LX50?
The 2008 Vespa LX50 has a Capacity of 49.4 ccm (3.01 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Vespa LX50 have?
The 2008 Vespa LX50 has a Power of 4.2 HP (3.1 kW).
What is the torque of the Vespa LX50?
The 2008 Vespa LX50 has a Torque of 3.5 Nm (0.4 kgf-m or 2.6 ft.lbs).
How much does the Vespa LX50 weigh?
The 2008 Vespa LX50 has a Dry weight of 102.0 kg (224.9 pounds).
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