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ZX 50

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32 /100 Commuter
Power/Weight
0.06 hp/kg
Torque
5 Nm
Engine
50 ccm

2006 Kymco ZX 50 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Kymco's scooter motorcycle lineup, the 2006 Kymco ZX 50 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) while maximum torque reaches 4.9 Nm (3.6 lb-ft), transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox and 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.

Power-to-Weight
0.06 HP/kg (17.4 kg/HP)
Engine
Displacement 49.5 ccm (3.02 cubic inches)
Engine Type Single cylinder, two-stroke
Engine Details Single cylinder, two-stroke
Power 5.0 HP (3.6 kW))
Torque 4.9 Nm (0.5 kgf-m or 3.6 ft.lbs)
Fuel System Carburettor
Cooling Air
Transmission
Gearbox Automatic
Final Drive Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre 120/70-J12
Rear Tyre 120/70-J12
Front Brakes Single disc
Rear Brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight 87.0 kg (191.8 pounds)
Power/Weight 0.0570 HP/kg
Overall Height 1085 mm (42.7 inches)
Overall Length 1883 mm (74.1 inches)
Overall Width 690 mm (27.2 inches)
Other
Color Options Light blue
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A2 license compatible, manageable power.
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City & Commuting
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Very lightweight — easy to handle
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