Beta Ark 50 - 2006 Specifications and Reviews
The 2006 Beta Ark 50 is a lightweight scooter designed for urban commuters and new riders seeking practical city mobility. Its liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine and automatic transmission deliver reliable, easy-to-use performance in congested traffic. Known for its compact dimensions and low 88kg weight, the Ark 50 excels as an accessible entry-level scooter for everyday transportation needs.
2006
Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Transmission typefinal drive | Belt |
| Gearbox | Automatic |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Ignition | Electronic |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Dell´Orto PHVA 12 |
| Bore x stroke | 40.0 x 39.7 mm (1.6 x 1.6 inches) |
| Compression | 12.0:1 |
| Stroke | 2 |
| Engine type | Single cylinder |
| Capacity: | 49.00 ccm (2.99 cubic inches) |
Physical measures and capacities | |
| Wheelbase | 1,240 mm (48.8 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 215 mm (8.5 inches) |
| Overall width | 750 mm (29.5 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) |
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Beta Ark 50 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 |
| Frame type | Steel |
Speed and acceleration | |
| Reserve fuel capacity | 1.00 litres (0.26 gallons) |
| Fuel capacity | 7.50 litres (1.98 gallons) |
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| Category | Scooter |
| Year | 2006 |
| Model | Beta Ark 50 |
Other specs | |
| Maintenance | Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay |
Performance Profile & Rider Fit
Best For
Track5%
City80%
Cornering30%
Daily Riding65%
Touring15%
Passenger25%
Rider Profile
| Best For | This 50cc automatic scooter is ideal for beginners, new riders, or anyone needing a simple learner-legal moped-class vehicle. |
| Purpose | Designed purely for short-hop urban commuting and running errands rather than any kind of performance or long-distance riding. |
| Rider Fit | Its light dry weight and low seat height make it very easy and unintimidating to handle for riders of almost any size or strength. |
| Character | A practical, no-frills city runabout with automatic transmission that prioritizes convenience and simplicity over excitement. |
| Not Ideal For | This is not suited for highway travel, touring, carrying a passenger comfortably, or riders seeking speed or off-road capability. |
Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.
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