50cc scooters

zonEEE

Hi, just got a Honda x8rs rossi replica and wanted to know whats roughly the top speeds 50cc mopeds can do. Haven't gotten a chance to drive it yet waiting on insurance etc. I was thinking about 40 mile per hour?

Fabio

Probably between 40 and 50mph if you really push it.

Depends on engine though...is it a sports scooter yeah? If so then I'd imagine it'd be slightly faster than a normal one.

Some of the more experienced guys here would know more than I though.

Magown3

Typically, 50cc scooters will have 2 or 3 restrictors on them from new. So obviously the top speed of your bike will depend on whether those restrictors are still in place or not.

One on the exhaust (looks like an extra bar sticking out of the side)
Another is a thick washer that's on the pully system that is attached to the rear wheel...
I've heard of another in the engine but don't know what it does or what it looks like!

Removing the exhaust one will give more power and torque thru till top speed. I would guess that this puts a bit more strain on the engine.

Removing the pully washer allows for a greater top speed. I would guess that the rev's stay the same so possibly no extra damage to the engine... (I would guess anyway!)

Fighting Irish

I had a Derbi Atlantis a few years back and i could do about 40-50mph on it easily, and i'm about 18st lol

hfox1

hi im after buying a 50cc scooter as a starter bike but I want to upgrade soon 30 miles would usually be as far as id go what would u recommend I buy next I wand a 125 cc but nothing madly expensive

Del2005

hfox1 wrote: »

hi im after buying a 50cc scooter as a starter bike but I want to upgrade soon 30 miles would usually be as far as id go what would u recommend I buy next I wand a 125 cc but nothing madly expensive

All depends how old you are, dictates which licence you can apply for, and the roads you'll usually travel.