Built around MBK's scooter motorcycle platform, the 2009 MBK Booster 50 pairs a 49.2 cc (3 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 11.4 HP (8.3 kW) at 9,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 9 Nm (6.6 lb-ft) at 8,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox and belt final drive. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 40.0 x 39.2 mm (1.6 x 1.5 inches) with a 7.2:1 compression ratio.
On the scales, the Booster 50 measures 82 kg (181 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.14 HP/kg (7.19 kg per horsepower). The 5.3-liter (1.4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
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Power
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Torque
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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