2010
HDM Sweet Years Summer 50 - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 7542 |
|---|---|
| Category | Scooter |
| Make | HDM |
| Model | Sweet Years Summer 50 |
| Year | 2010 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frontbrakes | Single disc |
|---|---|
| Rearbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Engine & Transmission
| Coolingsystem | Air |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 40.00 ccm (2.44 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Exhaustsystem | Euro 2 |
| Fuelsystem | Carburettor |
| Gearbox | Automatic |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Belt |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | White/red |
|---|---|
| Comments | Sold in Italy. Variants called Sweet Years Spring, Speedy Sweet Years, Funky Sweet Years, Sweet Years Must and Sweet Years H64. Also 125 and 151 ccm engine versions. |
| Starter | Electric |
About HDM
Country of Origin:
Asia
Founder:
Regional importer/manufacturer collaboration (documentation limited)
Best Known For:
Budget scooters and small motorcycles positioned for emerging markets
Company History
The HDM badge appears in regional catalogs attached to cost-conscious scooters and light motorcycles assembled from widely used engine families. Rather than chase prestige, HDM targets riders who need affordable, warrantied mobility: students, delivery workers, and small businesses. Models typically feature air-cooled singles, CVT transmissions or simple gearboxes, and EU/ASEAN-compliant lighting and emissions equipment where required. As the segment matured, HDM distributors improved baseline quality—loom sealing, fastener hardness, and brake components—narrowing the gap with pricier rivals in everyday use. Ownership experience hinges on local support; where importers stock spares and publish clear manuals, HDM bikes earn loyal followings. Historically, HDM typifies the democratization of two-wheel transport via modular manufacturing and competent distribution. These are not poster bikes, but they expand independence at scale—reliable rides that turn long, unreliable commutes into short, predictable ones and give riders control over their time and income.