Scooters
2008Yamaha Giggle
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The 2008 Yamaha Giggle is a lightweight 49cc scooter designed for urban commuters and beginner riders seeking affordable, practical transportation. Known for its fuel-injected reliability and compact design, it offers excellent fuel economy and ease of use in congested city environments with its automatic transmission and user-friendly handling.
- Capacity
- 49.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Dry weight
- 87.0 kg
- Seat height
- 750 mm
- Power
- 3.7 HP (2.7 kW) @ 7500 RPM
What’s new for the 2008 Yamaha Giggle
vs the 2007| Spec | 2007 | 2008 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 2.8 HP (2.1 kW) | 3.7 HP (2.7 kW) @ 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 3.4 Nm (0.3 kgf-m or 2.5 ft.lbs) | 3.7 Nm (0.4 kgf-m or 2.7 ft.lbs) |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built purely for short, low-speed urban errands and commuting rather than any kind of performance riding.
- Built for
- A cheerful, unpretentious little runabout that prioritizes convenience and easy handling over speed or excitement.
- Not ideal for
- Not for anyone wanting highway speeds, long-distance touring, a passenger, or any off-road capability.
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
- 3.7 HP (2.7 kW) @ 7500 RPM
- Torque
- 3.7 Nm (0.4 kgf-m)
- Engine type
- Single, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.0425 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 38.0 x 43.6 mm
- Compression
- 12.0:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric & kick
- Ignition
- TCI
- Lubrication system
- Wet sump
Transmission
- Transmission type
- Automatic
- Final drive
- Belt
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1280 mm
- Overall length
- 1915 mm
- Overall width
- 695 mm
- Overall height
- 1040 mm
- Seat height
- 750 mm
- Dry weight
- 87.0 kg
- Wet weight
- 93.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 4.50 litres
- Ground clearance
- 115 mm
Chassis & suspension
- Front suspension
- Telescopic forks
- Rear suspension
- Unit swing
- Front wheel travel
- 65 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
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 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 49 cc | 49 cc | 49 cc | 49 cc |
| Dry weight | 87 kg | 87 kg | 87 kg | 87 kg |
| Seat height | 747 mm | 750 mm | 750 mm | 750 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 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 Giggle?
The 2008 Yamaha Giggle has a Capacity of 49.0 ccm (2.99 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Yamaha Giggle have?
The 2008 Yamaha Giggle has a Power of 3.7 HP (2.7 kW) @ 7500 RPM.
What is the torque of the Yamaha Giggle?
The 2008 Yamaha Giggle has a Torque of 3.7 Nm (0.4 kgf-m or 2.7 ft.lbs).
How much does the Yamaha Giggle weigh?
The 2008 Yamaha Giggle has a Dry weight of 87.0 kg (191.8 pounds).
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