1989
Tomos BT 50 S - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 506881 |
|---|---|
| Category | Sport |
| Make | Tomos |
| Model | BT 50 S |
| Year | 1989 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frontbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
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Engine & Transmission
| Compression | 11.0:1 |
|---|---|
| Coolingsystem | Air |
| Displacement | 50.00 ccm (3.05 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Fuelsystem | Carburettor |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Maxrpm | 8000 |
| Power | 5.48 HP (4.0 kW)) @ 8000 RPM |
| Topspeed | 80.0 km/h (49.7 mph) |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Grey |
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Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 70.0 kg (154.3 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Powerweightratio | 0.0783 HP/kg |
About Tomos
Country of Origin:
Slovenia (former Yugoslavia)
Founder:
TOMOS (Tovarna Motornih Koles Sežana/Koper)
Best Known For:
Durable two-stroke mopeds and step-throughs (A3/A5, Sprint, Classic)
Company History
Tomos mopeds carried generations across Europe and into the U.S., prized for tough engines, easy parts, and frugal appetite. The factory refined small two-strokes for decades, balancing emissions constraints with the lovable snap that makes a moped feel alive. Deliveries, school commutes, and beach towns ran on Tomos because shops could stock rings, clutches, and cables cheaply. Styling evolved gently—pressed-steel frames, practical racks, chain guards—while reliability improved through better ignition and coatings. Even after production shifts and contractions, the Tomos name remains shorthand for simple freedom: a machine you can fix on a kitchen table that turns errands into breezy rides. Historically, Tomos embodies mobility at human scale—independence powered by a small cylinder and a big parts bin.