Engineered by TGB for the scooter motorcycle segment, the 2008 TGB Sunset 49 relies on a 49.3 cc (3 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 4.9 HP (3.6 kW) at 7,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox and belt final drive.
On the scales, the Sunset 49 measures 86 kg (190 lbs) dry. The 4.92-liter (1.3 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 3.92 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 126 km (78 miles) between fill-ups.
Theoretical Range
~126 km (78 mi)
Engine
Displacement49.3 ccm (3.01 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power4.9 HP (3.6 kW)) @ 7500 RPM
Fuel SystemCarburettor. Mikuni 13mm
IgnitionCDI
CoolingAir
Transmission
GearboxAutomatic
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
Performance
Fuel Consumption3.92 litres/100 km (25.5 km/l or 60.01 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases90.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
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