Aprilia Sonic 50: history, specs, pictures
The Aprilia Sonic 50 was a single cylinder, two-stroke scooter produced between 1999 and 2008. It could reach a top speed of 30 mph (48 km/h).
Engine
The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, two-stroke. A 40.0mm bore x 39.2mm stroke result in a displacement of just 49.3 cubic centimeters. The engine featured a 12.5:1 compression ratio.
Drive
The bike has a automatic transmission. The final drive was via belt.
Chassis
It came with a 100/90-10 front tire and a 100/90-10 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc. caliper with two opposing ø 32 mm pistons in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a hydraulic fork; ø 27 mm stanchions while the rear was equiped with a engine acting as swingarm, attached to the frame by rising rate linkages on 2 radial and 2 axial vibration dampers. rising rate monoshock; ø 50.5 mm spring. The Sonic 50 was fitted with a 2.11 Gallon (8.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 160.94 pounds (73.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 46.26 inches (1175 mm) long.
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| Manufacturer | Aprilia |
|---|---|
| Also called | Sonic Gp50, Sonic Gp 50, Sonic 50 GP |
| Production | 1999 - 2008 |
| Class | Scooter |
| Engine | single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 40.0mm x 39.2mm |
| Top speed | 30 mph (48 km/h) |
| Fuel system | carburettor. dell’orto ph bn 12 carburettor |
| Ignition type | electronic ignition |
| Battery | 12.5:1 |
| Transmission | Gear box: automatic Final Drive: belt |
| Suspension | Front: hydraulic fork; ø 27 mm stanchions Rear: engine acting as swingarm, attached to the frame by rising rate linkages on 2 radial and 2 axial vibration dampers. rising rate monoshock; ø 50.5 mm spring |
| Brakes | Front: single disc. caliper with two opposing ø 32 mm pistons Rear: expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front Tire | 100/90-10 |
| Rear Tire | 100/90-10 |
| Wheelbase | 46.26 inches (1175 mm) |
| Dimensions | L 66.14 inches (1680 mm) W 24.02 inches (610 mm) H 42.13 inches (1070 mm) |
| Seat height | 30.31 inches (770 mm) |
| Weight | 160.94 pounds (73.0 Kg) (dry), 180.0 kg (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 2.11 Gallon (8.00 Liters) |
| Fuel consumption | 99.99 litres/100 km (1.0 km/l or 2.35 mpg) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
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The Aprilia Sonic 50 was a single cylinder, two-stroke scooter produced by Aprilia between 1999 and 2008. It could reach a top speed of 30 mph (48 km/h).
Engine
The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, two-stroke. A 40.0mm bore x 39.2mm stroke result in a displacement of just 49.3 cubic centimeters.
Drive
The bike has a automatic transmission.
Chassis
It came with a 100/90-10 front tire and a 100/90-10 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc. caliper with two opposing ø 32 mm pistons in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a hydraulic fork; ø 27 mm stanchions while the rear was equipped with a engine acting as swingarm, attached to the frame by rising rate linkages on 2 radial and 2 axial vibration dampers. rising rate monoshock; ø 50.5 mm spring. The Sonic 50 was fitted with a 2.11 Gallon (8.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 160.94 pounds (73.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 46.26 inches (1175 mm) long.