Scooters
2009Yamaha Giggle
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The 2009 Yamaha Giggle is a lightweight 49cc scooter ideal for urban commuters and beginner riders seeking economical transportation. Known for its compact design, reliable fuel-injected engine, and practical everyday usability, the Giggle excels in congested city environments where maneuverability and low operating costs are paramount.
- 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 2009 Yamaha Giggle
vs the 2008| Spec | 2008 | 2009 |
|---|---|---|
| Front suspension | Telescopic forks | Telescopic fork |
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?
Worked out in your browser - nothing is sent to usReliability & safety
Bike Reliability score, safety recalls and owner complaintsBike Reliability
How the score works →81
out of 100Excellent
The 2009 Yamaha Giggle passed its annual roadworthiness test first time 90.2% of the time, 6.8 points above expected for bikes of the same age and mileage. That beats 81% of models.
All years of this model: 59 / 100 (average) from 1,244 tests.
90.2%Passed first time
6.2%Failed outright
3.6%Fixed during test
7,000Typical miles
305Tests
Pass rate by miles ridden
All years of this model.
Score by year first registered
42
81
68
97
2008200920102011
Against its rivals · ranks 1 of 6
| # | Model (all years) | Score | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yamaha Giggle | 59 Average | 1,244 |
| 2 | Piaggio Zip 50 | 17 Poor | 11,975 |
| 3 | Piaggio Typhoon 50 | 14 Poor | 14,438 |
| 4 | Yamaha Bws | 13 Poor | 120 |
| 5 | Gilera Runner SP 50 | 8 Poor | 1,523 |
| 6 | CPI Oliver Sport 50 | 3 Poor | 646 |
Rivals are the most-viewed bikes on MotorcycleDB in the same category and engine size, from within three years of this model.
From British annual roadworthiness tests, 2005-2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA MOT test data, Great Britain). How Bike Reliability works.
Engine
- 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 fork
- 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
Other
- Color options
- Olive, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Bike Reliability ⓘ | Too few tests | 42 Average | 81 Excellent | 68 Good |
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 2009 Yamaha Giggle has a Capacity of 49.0 ccm (2.99 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Yamaha Giggle have?
The 2009 Yamaha Giggle has a Power of 3.7 HP (2.7 kW) @ 7500 RPM.
What is the torque of the Yamaha Giggle?
The 2009 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 2009 Yamaha Giggle has a Dry weight of 87.0 kg (191.8 pounds).
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