With the explosion of fuel prices all over the world, it is no wonder so many people have scrambled to purchase affordable Chinese made 50cc scooters. The issue with many of these GY6 50cc scooters is that they can often be a little underpowered or lack the necessary speed needed to navigate through traffic. Many aftermarket accessories are available today that are designed to get the most out of these types of scooters.
One of the most popular modifications made to these 50cc Chinese scooters is swapping out the restrictive original equipment engine air filter boxes in favor for a cone type free flowing air filter. The use of a new air filter with a larger main jet for the scooters carburetor can yield significant gains in both power and speed.
Modifications such as tuned exhaust systems can dramatically help the scooter along however the gains can often sacrifice the quietness of the small engine. Tuned exhaust systems may be al little too expensive for the average scooter owner as well.
Many people choose to modify the transmissions of a 50cc Chinese made scooter. One of the easiest ways to do this is to switch out the variator rollers located inside of the transmission. These rollers are identified and sold according to weight. Experimenting with lighter weights can yield faster top end speed while heavier rollers will increase acceleration with a trade off in regards to top end speed.
Many enthusiasts take modifications to the next level by purchasing and installing “big bore� kits. These kits consist of a larger engine piston and cylinder while some may include a larger cylinder head with larger valves to help increase engine flow. Sizes of these overbore kits can vary typically from 72cc to a whopping 90cc kit. Reports have shown however that kits larger than 72cc can dramatically shorten the life of the engine. Most states have restrictions when it comes to engine size and the need for a motorcycle endorsement as well as the need for registering and license plating concerning any scooter having an engine displacement larger than 50cc.
You can, but you should find a big bore kit to do it. But if you are really looking for more speed and power, you should get a bigger scooter.
cc's (cubic centimeters) are a measurement of power, not speed and 50cc scooters are considered to be entry-level in terms of power. More cc's equal more power and more power usually equates to more speed. Generally speaking, a 50cc scooter will have a top speed of 35-40 miles per hour.
Top speed for an electric razor scooter is around 10mph.
They would both be about the same for speed.
55-70mph is top speed of the scooter.
A 300cc scooter will generally top out at around 85-90 mph.
The 250 cc motor scooter is commonly the largest engine size scooter. The 250 cc scooter has a top speed of about 75 miles per hour, but usually the engine size will top the speed out at about 60 miles per hour.
It will not really improve your top speed but it will give a better growl and have better acceleration and power on the hills.
go to scootdawg.com forum, there is a great deal of info from other riders on what works and what dont work on increasing speed. do your homework before you start buying performance parts. go to https://www.pmtuning.co.uk/index2.htm you will find performance parts here, and you can ensure that they will fit your scooter before purchase. awesome article on making your Chinese scooter go 50mph! http://www.ehow.com/how_5096766_make-cc-scooter-even-faster.html
40-60 kph.
The maximum speed limit for a 150 cc scooter is around 60 mph. The size and weight of the rider plays a large part in the top speed.
12 mph on a scooter is 12 miles an hour (about 4 times walking speed)