Giantco Bud - Specifications & Review

Bud

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Articleid830524
CategoryScooter
MakeGiantco
ModelBud
Year2012

Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels

FrontbrakesSingle disc
FrontsuspensionOil damped telescopic fork
Fronttyre3.50-10
RearbrakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
RearsuspensionOil damped coil spring
Reartyre3.50-10

Engine & Transmission

Borexstroke39.0 x 39.0 mm (1.5 x 1.5 inches)
Compression10.4:1
CoolingsystemAir
Displacement49.60 ccm (3.03 cubic inches)
DrivelineCVT
EnginedetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
FuelsystemCarburettor
IgnitionCDI
Power2.95 HP (2.2 kW)) @ 7500 RPM
Torque2.50 Nm (0.3 kgf-m or 1.8 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM
TransmissiontypefinaldriveBelt

Other Specifications

StarterElectric & kick

Physical Measures & Capacities

Dryweight82.0 kg (180.8 pounds)
Fuelcapacity5.80 litres (1.53 gallons)
Oilcapacity0.80 litres (0.05 quarts)
Overallheight1,135 mm (44.7 inches)
Overalllength1,712 mm (67.4 inches)
Overallwidth657 mm (25.9 inches)
Powerweightratio0.0360 HP/kg

About Giantco

Country of Origin: Denmark (brand); manufacturing via Asian partners
Founder: C. Reinhardt A/S (Danish distributor)
Best Known For: Reliable, affordable 50–125 cc scooters for Northern Europe

Company History

Giantco is a Danish-owned scooter brand positioned around dependable, wallet-friendly urban transport for Northern Europe. By pairing Asian manufacturing with Scandinavian quality expectations and support, Giantco offered learners and commuters honest machines that start on cold mornings, carry groceries, and shrug off daily parking. The recipe: proven CVT drivetrains, EU-compliant lighting and braking, corrosion-aware finishes for salted roads, and dealer parts shelves that keep downtime short. Styling leans clean and modern without pretense, mirroring the brand’s practical voice. Over time, EFI and combined/ABS braking migrated into the lineup as regulations required, while distributors emphasized documentation in local languages and straightforward service intervals—details that make ownership friendly for first-timers. Historically, Giantco exemplifies Nordic pragmatism applied to global supply chains: small scooters as appliances that make cities more livable. The brand helped normalize two-wheel commuting in places where weather can be a deterrent by focusing on what matters—reliability, parts, and a fair price—over racing pedigree or flash.

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