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Beta ARK LC RR - 2008 Specifications and Reviews
The 2008 Beta ARK LC RR is a lightweight 49cc scooter designed for novice riders and urban commuters seeking practical everyday transportation. Its liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine with automatic transmission delivers reliable, fuel-efficient performance ideal for city riding. The scooter is recognized for its manageable weight and straightforward engineering, making it accessible for new riders entering the powered two-wheeler market.
2008
Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Clutch | Dry automatic centrifugal type |
| Transmission typefinal drive | Belt |
| Gearbox | Automatic |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Lubrication system | With mechanical pump - mix gasoline-oil 1,5% (with synthetic oil) |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Dell´Orto PHVA 12 |
| Bore x stroke | 40.0 x 39.2 mm (1.6 x 1.5 inches) |
| Compression | 12.0:1 |
| Stroke | 2 |
| Engine type | Single cylinder |
| Capacity: | 49.00 ccm (2.99 cubic inches) |
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Physical measures and capacities | |
| Ground clearance | 215 mm (8.5 inches) |
| Overall width | 830 mm (32.7 inches) |
| Overall length | 1,740 mm (68.5 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,150 mm (45.3 inches) |
| Dry weight | 88.0 kg (194.0 pounds) |
Beta ARK LC RR dimensions and frame | |
| Rear brakes diameter | 190 mm (7.5 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front brakes diameter | 190 mm (7.5 inches) |
| Front brakes | Single disc |
| Rear tyre dimensions | 130/60-13 |
| Front tyre dimensions | 130/60-13 |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock with adjustable spring preload |
| Front suspension | Hydraulic fork with 32 mm shaft |
| Frame type | tubular steel |
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Speed and acceleration | |
| Color options | Red |
| Reserve fuel capacity | 1.30 litres (0.34 gallons) |
| Fuel capacity | 7.50 litres (1.98 gallons) |
| Category | Scooter |
| Year | 2008 |
| Model | Beta ARK LC RR |
Other specs | |
| Maintenance | Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay |
Performance Profile & Rider Fit
Best For
Track10%
City80%
Cornering40%
Daily Riding65%
Touring15%
Passenger30%
Rider Profile
| Best For | Suitable for beginners and learner riders, including those on a moped or scooter licence, as this is a small-displacement 50cc automatic scooter. |
| Purpose | Designed purely for short-hop urban commuting and light city errands rather than performance or distance riding. |
| Rider Fit | Very light and low, with an automatic transmission and easy reach to the ground, making it accessible to smaller or less experienced riders. |
| Character | A nimble, no-fuss twist-and-go city scooter with sporty RR styling but modest 50cc two-stroke performance. |
| Not Ideal For | Not suited to highway travel, long-distance touring, carrying a passenger comfortably, or any off-road use. |
Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.
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