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Kymco Super 8 - 2008 Specifications and Reviews
The 2008 Kymco Super 8 is a lightweight 49cc scooter ideal for urban commuters and new riders seeking economical, easy-to-ride transportation. Its automatic transmission and manageable power delivery make it perfect for navigating city streets. Known for reliable performance and fuel efficiency, this air-cooled scooter offers practical everyday mobility at an accessible price point.
2008
Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Transmission typefinal drive | Belt |
| Gearbox | Automatic |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Starter | Electric & kick |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Fuel system | Carburettor |
| Bore x stroke | 39.0 x 41.4 mm (1.5 x 1.6 inches) |
| Compression | 11.0:1 |
| Torque | 3.50 |
| Power | 2.40 |
| Stroke | 4 |
| Engine type | Single cylinder |
| Capacity: | 49.40 ccm (3.01 cubic inches) |
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Physical measures and capacities | |
| Wheelbase | 1,365 mm (53.7 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 108 mm (4.3 inches) |
| Overall width | 745 mm (29.3 inches) |
| Overall length | 1,940 mm (76.4 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,220 mm (48.0 inches) |
| Dry weight | 108.0 kg (238.1 pounds) |
Kymco Super 8 dimensions and frame | |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front brakes | Single disc |
| Rear tyre dimensions | 120/80-14 |
| Front tyre dimensions | 100/80-14 |
| Frame type | Pine under bone |
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Speed and acceleration | |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.0222 HP/kg |
| Category | Scooter |
| Year | 2008 |
| Model | Kymco Super 8 |
Other specs | |
| Maintenance | Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay |
| Fuel capacity | 6.00 litres (1.59 gallons) |
Performance Profile & Rider Fit
2.4 hp
Peak Power
Best For
Track3%
City80%
Cornering30%
Daily Riding65%
Touring15%
Passenger30%
Rider Profile
| Best For | This is an entry-level 50cc scooter suited to complete beginners and learner-permit riders rather than experienced motorcyclists seeking performance. |
| Purpose | Its purpose is short-hop urban commuting and running errands at low speeds rather than any kind of sporty or long-distance riding. |
| Rider Fit | The light dry weight and low seat height make it very easy and unintimidating to handle for riders of almost any size or strength. |
| Character | It has a mild-mannered, practical, and unhurried character built around convenience, fuel economy, and effortless automatic operation. |
| Not Ideal For | This scooter is not for anyone wanting highway speeds, spirited cornering, passenger comfort on long trips, or any off-road capability. |
Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.
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