Scooters
2008Yamaha C3
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The 2008 Yamaha C3 is an entry-level 49cc scooter designed for urban commuters and novice riders seeking economical, practical transportation. Its fuel-injected single-cylinder engine delivers reliable performance with automatic transmission for hassle-free operation. The C3 is best known for its affordability, fuel efficiency, and user-friendly design ideal for city riding.
- Capacity
- 49.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Dry weight
- 84.8 kg
- Seat height
- 734 mm
- Power
- 5.4 HP (4.0 kW)
What’s new for the 2008 Yamaha C3
vs the 2007| Spec | 2007 | 2008 |
|---|---|---|
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork | Telescopic fork, 2.3-in travel |
| Rear suspension | Unit swing | Unit swing, 2.2-in travel |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built purely for short urban hops, errands, and low-speed commuting rather than any kind of performance riding.
- Built for
- A simple, economical, low-maintenance city runabout with automatic transmission and minimal learning curve.
- Not ideal for
- Not suitable for highway travel, long-distance touring, carrying a passenger comfortably, or anyone seeking speed or excitement.
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
- 5.4 HP (4.0 kW)
- Engine type
- Single, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.0637 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 38.0 x 43.5 mm
- Compression
- 12.0:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- TCI
- Valves per cylinder
- 3
- Lubrication system
- Autolube Oil Injection System
Transmission
- Transmission type
- Automatic
- Final drive
- Belt
- Clutch
- Dry centrifugal automatic clutch
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1280 mm
- Overall length
- 1854 mm
- Overall width
- 686 mm
- Overall height
- 1044 mm
- Seat height
- 734 mm
- Dry weight
- 84.8 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 4.50 litres
- Ground clearance
- 114 mm
Chassis & suspension
- Front suspension
- Telescopic fork, 2.3-in travel
- Rear suspension
- Unit swing, 2.2-in travel
- Front wheel travel
- 58 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 56 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Expanding brake (drum brake)
- Front brakes diameter
- 110 mm
- Rear brakes
- Expanding brake (drum brake)
- Rear brakes diameter
- 110 mm
- Front tyre
- 120/90-10
- Rear tyre
- 120/90-10
Other
- Color options
- Red, white, blue
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 | 2009 | 2010 | 2012 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 49 cc | 49 cc | 49 cc | 49 cc | 49 cc | 49 cc |
| Dry weight | 85 kg | 85 kg | 90 kg | 90 kg | 90 kg | 90 kg |
| Seat height | 737 mm | 734 mm | 734 mm | 734 mm | 734 mm | 734 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 4.5 L | 4.5 L | 4.5 L | 4.5 L | 4.5 L | 4.5 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 Yamaha C3?
The 2008 Yamaha C3 has a Capacity of 49.0 ccm (2.99 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Yamaha C3 have?
The 2008 Yamaha C3 has a Power of 5.4 HP (4.0 kW).
How much does the Yamaha C3 weigh?
The 2008 Yamaha C3 has a Dry weight of 84.8 kg (187.0 pounds).
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