At the heart of the 2005 Kymco ZX 50 scooter motorcycle, Kymco pairs a 49.5 cc (3 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 5 HP (3.6 kW) at 7,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 4.9 Nm (3.6 lb-ft) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through shaft drive (cardan) final drive.
On the scales, the ZX 50 measures 87 kg (192 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.06 HP/kg (17.4 kg per horsepower).
Within MotoLibrary's Kymco archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2005 to 2007, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Use this page to compare this motorcycle by its real specifications, not only by model name. Focus on the details that affect fit, comfort, handling, range and ownership.
Power
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Torque
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Weight
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Brakes
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