Kymco Super 8 50 Review

Item: Kymco Super 8 50
Rating: 6.5
Author: Motoryk

"Competent city scooter if bought carefully and ridden appropriately."

Urban commuters needing cheap, reliable short-range transport $800-$1,800 used 2008-2020

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Key Specs

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Top Speed

~45 km/h (speed-limited for 50cc class; derestricted ~60 km/h — estimate)

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Power

~3.5 hp

@ 7,500 rpm (estimated; Kymco does not always publish official figures for 50cc models)

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Torque

~4.5 Nm

@ 6,000 rpm (estimated)

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Fuel Economy

55.6 km/L

131 mpg · ~1.8 L/100km or ~55 km/L (typical real-world average)

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Service Every

3000 km

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Weight

~97 kg

(wet/curb weight)

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Engine

49.5cc single-cylinder 4-stroke air-cooled

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Seat Height

740 mm

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Transmission

CVT automatic

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Engine Lifespan

40,000+ km with proper maintenance

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Used Buyer Review

Let's be straight — the Kymco Super 8 50 is a scooter, not a motorcycle, but it earns its place as a legitimate urban runabout. For a 50cc two-wheeler, it's built surprisingly well. The CVT transmission is smooth, the underseat storage is genuinely useful, and Kymco's reliability reputation holds up in the real world. Used examples from good owners can still be pulling clean starts at 15,000 miles. That said, buy one with your eyes open. The 50cc four-stroke engine tops out around 35-40mph, which makes any road with real traffic genuinely sketchy. Check the variator rollers and belt — they wear out and previous owners often ignore them. Carburetor gunk is common if it sat unused. Always inspect the front fork seals and brake pads, as deferred maintenance is basically universal on these things. For what it is — a city hopper, campus commuter, or first scooter — a well-maintained Super 8 50 makes complete sense. Just don't confuse affordable with disposable.