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31/100Commuter
Power/Weight
0.03 hp/kg
Top Speed
48 km/h
Engine
50 ccm
Technical Overview
2012 Kymco City 50 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Built around Kymco's scooter motorcycle platform, the 2012 Kymco City 50 features a 49.5 cc (3 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 3.5 HP (2.6 kW) at 7,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 39.0 x 41.1 mm (1.5 x 1.6 inches) with a 11.0:1 compression ratio.
On the scales, the City 50 measures 108 kg (238 lbs) dry. Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 840 mm (33.1 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,375 mm (54.1 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 6-liter (1.6 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 48 km/h (30 mph).
Standover Height
840 mm (33.1 in)
Engine
Displacement49.5 ccm (3.02 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power3.5 HP (2.6 kW)) @ 7500 RPM
Compression11.0:1
Bore x Stroke39.0 x 41.1 mm (1.5 x 1.6 inches)
Valves/Cylinder2
Fuel SystemCarburettor
Fuel ControlOverhead Cams (OHC)
IgnitionC.D.I.
CoolingAir
Transmission
GearboxAutomatic
ClutchDry multiplate
Performance
Top Speed48.3 km/h (30.0 mph)
Chassis
Frame TypeTubular Steel
Front SuspensionTelescopic fork
Rear SuspensionAdjustable Damper
Wheelbase1375 mm (54.1 inches)
Ground Clearance125 mm (4.9 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre100/80-16
Rear Tyre120/80-16
Front BrakesSingle disc
Front Brake Ø180 mm (7.1 inches)
Rear BrakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear Brake Ø110 mm (4.3 inches)
WheelsPainted Alloy Wheels
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight108.0 kg (238.1 pounds)
Power/Weight0.0324 HP/kg
Seat Height840 mm (33.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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