MBK Flipper

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MBK Flipper
Manufacturer
MBK
Production 1997 - 2009
Class Scooter
Engine
single cylinder, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 40.0mm x 39.2mm
Compression ratio 7.25:1
Horsepower 3.08 HP (2.3 KW) @ 6500RPM
Torque 2.58 ft/lbs (3.5 Nm) @ 6250RPM
Fuel System carburetor
Ignition cdi
Transmission Gear box: automatic

Final Drive: belt

Clutch: automatic centrifugal
Suspension Front: telescopic fork
Rear: unit swing
Brakes Front: single disc
Rear: expanding brake (drum brake)
Front Tire 70/90-m16
Rear Tire 80/90-m16
Wheelbase 50.94 inches (1294 mm)
Length 76.38 inches (1940 mm)
Width 26.97 inches (685 mm)
Height 43.5 inches (1105 mm)
Seat Height 30.12 inches (765 mm)
Weight 588.63 pounds (267.0 Kg) (dry), 82.0 kg (wet)
Oil Capacity 0.34 Gallon (1.30 Liters)
Fuel Capacity 1.85 Gallon (7.00 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual


The MBK Flipper was a single cylinder, four-stroke scooter produced by MBK between 1997 and 2009. Max torque was 2.58 ft/lbs (3.5 Nm) @ 6250 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 3.08 HP (2.3 KW) @ 6500 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, four-stroke. A 40.0mm bore x 39.2mm stroke result in a displacement of just 49.2 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a automatic transmission. Power was moderated via the automatic centrifugal.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 70/90-m16 front tire and a 80/90-m16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a unit swing. The Flipper was fitted with a 1.85 Gallon (7.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 588.63 pounds (267.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 50.94 inches (1294 mm) long.

1997 MBK Flipper[edit | edit source]

1997 MBK Flipper

Flipper backs up its black elegance with real ability. Those delicate-looking but strong 16inch alloy wheels swallow up city road imperfections.