2012
Schwinn Hope 50 - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 89702 |
|---|---|
| Category | Scooter |
| Make | Schwinn |
| Model | Hope 50 |
| Year | 2012 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Steel |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Double disc. Cross-drilled Disc |
| Frontsuspension | Telescopic fork |
| Fronttyre | CST3.50-10 |
| Rearbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rearsuspension | Swing-Arm with Dual Adjustable Coil-Over Shocks |
| Reartyre | CST3.50-10 |
| Wheels | Alloy rims |
Engine & Transmission
| Coolingsystem | Air |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 49.50 ccm (3.02 cubic inches) |
| Driveline | CVT automatic |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Fuelsystem | Carburettor |
| Gearbox | Automatic |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Belt |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Pink/white |
|---|---|
| Comments | A portion of each and every sale supports breast cancer research. |
| Factorywarranty | 4 Year Limited Warranty* |
| Starter | Electric & kick |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 73.5 kg (162.0 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 5.41 litres (1.43 gallons) |
| Overallheight | 1,130 mm (44.5 inches) |
| Overalllength | 1,811 mm (71.3 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 691 mm (27.2 inches) |
About Schwinn
Country of Origin:
United States
Founder:
Ignaz Schwinn
Best Known For:
Bicycles; Whizzer-powered motor-bikes and mopeds in mid-20th century
Company History
America knows Schwinn for bicycles, but the brand also touched motorized two-wheelers—Whizzer kits on balloon-tire frames, later mopeds—giving teenagers and workers inexpensive mobility. The company’s nationwide dealer web and parts support meant even small towns could keep machines running. Schwinn’s contribution was infrastructure as much as hardware: showrooms, catalogs, and mechanics who treated two wheels as serious transport. As mopeds waned and liability pressures rose, Schwinn refocused on bicycles, yet its motorized chapter matters because it normalized daily riding for errands and commutes. Historically, Schwinn symbolizes how retail reach and service culture can define a product’s success as much as engineering—mobility becomes mainstream when everyone knows where to buy tubes, cables, and advice.