This is the basic Aprilia SR 50, called the SR 50 Street. There’s also a higher-spec SR 50 R and SR 50 R Factory. With lots of styling cues taken from Aprilia’s fire-breathing superbikes, this 50cc scooter gives Italian style to restricted licence holders. Although it only does 30mph, there are lots of performance parts available to improve speed, braking and handling. It’s a superb scooter, but there are cheaper options out there.
Engine
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All the SR 50 models are powered by an electric start, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled 49cc two-stroke engine, restricted to 30mph with a CVT gearbox. The motor is fed by a single 17.5mm carburettor.
Ride and Handling
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The SR50 is simplicity itself to just hop on and ride. It’s comfortable enough to zip around on all day in town and the handling is more than a match for its clipped top speed. It has non adjustable telescopic forks up front and single shock at the rear. The front brake is a very sporty single 190mm disc set-up with a twin-piston caliper.
Equipment
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There’s a big dose of superbike styling here as well as a racy front brake set-up, a rear disc light alloy 13” wheels and a single rear shock. There’s lots of optional extras available, but at a price.
Quality and Reliability
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Just like Aprilia motorcycles, this scooter is very nicely put together. It’s built to be abused by 16-year olds, so has Tonka Toy durability.
Value
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If you’ve got the cash, the SR50 is a superb scooter, but it’s a lot to part with for a 16-year old who is only going to keep it for a year, while they wait to trade up to a 125.
Insurance
Insurance group: 2
Model History
1994 – Model introduced
Other Versions
Aprilia SR50 R
Aprilia SR50 R Factory
Aprilia SR50 R Factory
Specifications
| Top speed | 30mph |
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| 1/4-mile acceleration | secs |
| Power | bhp |
| Torque | ftlb |
| Weight | 90kg |
| Seat height | 820mm |
| Fuel capacity | 7 litres |
| Average fuel consumption | mpg |
| Tank range | miles |
| Insurance group | 2 |
| Engine size | 49cc |
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| Engine specification | Single-cylinder two-stroke |
| Frame | Tubular steel |
| Front suspension adjustment | Non-adjustable |
| Rear suspension adjustment | Non-adjustable |
| Front brakes | 190mm disc |
| Rear brake | 190mm disc |
| Front tyre size | 130/60 13 in |
| Rear tyre size | 130/60 13 in |
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