Rieju Tangoo! 50 - 2008 Specifications and Reviews

The 2008 Rieju Tangoo! 50 is a lightweight liquid-cooled scooter designed for budget-conscious beginners and urban commuters seeking an affordable entry into motorcycling. Powered by a 50cc single-cylinder four-stroke engine with a six-speed manual gearbox, it delivers practical city performance with economical fuel consumption. Known for its compact dimensions and accessible 830mm seat height, the Tangoo! 50 excels as an easy-to-handle learner bike for new riders.

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Engine and Transmission Specifications

Gearbox6-speed
Cooling systemLiquid
StarterKick
Fuel systemCarburettor. Dell´Orto PHBN 16
Bore x stroke40.3 x 39.0 mm (1.6 x 1.5 inches)
Stroke4
Engine typeSingle cylinder
Capacity:50.00 ccm (3.05 cubic inches)
 
 

Physical measures and capacities

Wheelbase1,305 mm (51.4 inches)
Overall width800 mm (31.5 inches)
Overall length1,990 mm (78.3 inches)
Overall height1,130 mm (44.5 inches)
Seat height830 mm (32.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Dry weight100.0 kg (220.5 pounds)

Rieju Tangoo! 50 dimensions and frame

Exhaust systemMuffler with aluminium silencer
Rear brakes diameter220 mm (8.7 inches)
Rear brakesSingle disc
Front brakes diameter260 mm (10.2 inches)
Front brakesSingle disc
Front tyre dimensions90/100-19
Rear suspensionMono-shock shock absorber PRS* system
Front suspensionPaioli fork of 37mm.
Frame typeHighly resistant steel perimeter. Detachable
 
 

Speed and acceleration

Fuel capacity5.50 litres (1.45 gallons)

CategoryScooter
Year2008
ModelRieju Tangoo! 50

Other specs

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Performance Profile & Rider Fit

Best For

Track10%
City40%
Cornering45%
Daily Riding25%
Touring10%
Passenger5%

Rider Profile

Best ForThis is best suited for beginners, young riders, or those just starting out on small-displacement enduro machines.
PurposeDesigned primarily for light off-road trail riding, learning bike control, and short recreational rides rather than any real speed or distance work.
Rider FitIts low dry weight and tall but narrow seat make it easy to manage and flick around for smaller or lighter riders, though the seat height may challenge shorter beginners.
CharacterA nimble, playful, kick-start 50cc enduro with a liquid-cooled four-stroke engine that favors agility and low-speed control over outright performance.
Not Ideal ForThis is not for riders seeking highway speeds, long-distance touring comfort, or carrying a passenger.

Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.

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2008 Rieju Tangoo! 50 Rider Ergonomics Assessment

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Feet:

At 830mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with balls of both feet on the 2008 Rieju Tangoo! 50, with a moderate knee angle of around 105 degrees and a slightly forward riding position.

Data quality: measured. Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated (a typical street-bike rule of thumb - stiffer or softer suspension will vary). This is an approximation from category-typical geometry and generic body proportions, not a measurement of this specific bike or you - sit on it before you buy.

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