Built around Diamo's scooter motorcycle platform, the 2008 Diamo Classic 50 pairs a 50 cc (3.1 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 4.9 HP (3.6 kW), transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 98 HP per liter, the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the Classic 50 measures 84.8 kg (187 lbs) dry. Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 762 mm (30 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,270 mm (50 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 5.48-liter (1.4 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 3.36 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 163 km (101 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 48 km/h (30 mph).
Within MotoLibrary's Diamo archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2008 to 2009, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
98 HP/L
Theoretical Range
~163 km (101 mi)
Engine
Displacement50.0 ccm (3.05 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power4.9 HP (3.6 kW))
Fuel SystemCarburettor. Keihin
IgnitionCDI
CoolingAir
Transmission
GearboxAutomatic
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
Performance
Top Speed48.3 km/h (30.0 mph)
Fuel Consumption3.36 litres/100 km (29.8 km/l or 70.01 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases78.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Front SuspensionDual shock
Rear SuspensionMonoshocks
Wheelbase1270 mm (50.0 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-12
Rear Tyre130/70-12
Front BrakesDouble disc. ABS
Rear BrakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight84.8 kg (187.0 pounds)
Power/Weight0.0578 HP/kg
Seat Height762 mm (30.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Transmission
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