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[[Image:kdx50.jpg|400px]]
{{Motorcycle
|name            = Kawasaki KDX50
|photo            = kdx50.jpg
|aka              = KDX50A
|manufacturer    = Kawasaki
|parent_company  =
|production      = 2003 - 2006
|model_year      =
|predecessor      =
|successor        =
|class            = Minibike
|engine          = [[Two-stroke]], single cylinder, [[air cooled]]
|bore_stroke      = 40.6mm x 40.6mm
|compression      = 9.5:1
|top_speed        =30 mph
|power            =
|torque          =
|fuel_system      = Mikuni VM12SC Carburetor
|ignition        = digital cdi
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|NGK BPR4HS}} '03-06
|battery          =
|transmission    = Gear box: 6 Speed <br>
Final Drive: Chain <br>
Clutch: Automatic [[clutch]] <br>


|frame            =
[[Image:kdx50.jpg|400px]]
|suspension      =Front: Telescopic, two-way height adjustable <br>
Rear: Twin shock, two-way height adjustable
|brakes          =Front: Drum <br>Rear: Drum
|front_tire      = {{tire|2.50-10-2}}
|rear_tire    = {{tire|2.50-10-2}}
|rake_trail      =
|wheelbase        = 33.9 inches (861 mm)
|length          = 49.02 inches (1245 mm)
|width            = 23.39 inches (594 mm)
|height          = 28.7 inches (729 mm)
|seat_height      = 18.9 inches (480 mm)
|dry_weight      = 84.0 pounds (38.1 Kg)
|wet_weight      = 38.0 kg
|fuel_capacity    = 0.53 Gallon (2.00 Liters)
|oil_capacity    =
|recommended_oil= K-tech 10W-40
|fuel_consumption =
|turning_radius  =
|related          = [[Suzuki JR50]]
|competition      = [[Yamaha PW50]]
|final_drive= {{chain|420x78}} ‘03-06<ref name="wps_street_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 Western Power Sports Catalog|publisher=[https://www.wps-inc.com/catalogs Western Power Sports]|date=2019}}</ref>
|front_sprocket= 13T ‘03-06<ref name="wps_street_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 Western Power Sports Catalog|publisher=[https://www.wps-inc.com/catalogs Western Power Sports]|date=2019}}</ref>
|rear_sprocket= 28T ‘03-06<ref name="wps_street_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 Western Power Sports Catalog|publisher=[https://www.wps-inc.com/catalogs Western Power Sports]|date=2019}}</ref>
}}
The '''[[Kawasaki]] KDX 50''' was a Two-stroke, single cylinder, [[air cooled]] Enduro [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Kawasaki]] between 2003 and 2006.  It was an identical bike to the [[Suzuki JR50]] as part of Suzuki and Kawasaki's model sharing agreement.


==Engine==
[[Image:2006-Kawasaki-KDX50c.jpg|400px]]
A 40.6mm [[bore]] x 40.6mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 49.0 cubic centimeters. 


==Drive==
[[Image:k_05_kdx50a_st_2_800.jpg|400px]]
Power was moderated via the Automatic clutch.


==Chassis==
[[Image:k_05_kdx50a_st_1_800.jpg|400px]]
It came with a 2.50-10-2 front [[tire]] and a 2.50-10-2 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Drum in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a  Telescopic, two-way height adjustable while the rear was equipped with a Twin shock, two-way height adjustable. The KDX 50 was fitted with a 0.53 Gallon (2.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 84.0 pounds (38.1 Kg). The wheelbase was 33.9 inches (861 mm) long. 


==2006 Kawasaki KDX 50==
[[Image:k_05_kdx50a_st_3_800.jpg|400px]]
<gallery mode='packed-hover'>
File:kawasaki-kdx50-2006-3.jpg|600px|2006 Kawasaki KDX 50
File:kawasaki-kdx50-2006-2.jpg|600px|2006 Kawasaki KDX 50
File:kawasaki-kdx50-2006-1.jpg|600px|2006 Kawasaki KDX 50
File:kawasaki-kdx50-2006-0.jpg|600px|2006 Kawasaki KDX 50
</gallery>


The first bike should always be a memorable experience, so Kawasaki created the KDX 50 for young riders. The bike is equipped with a host of features designed to help new riders learn the fundamentals of motorcycle riding.  
[[Image:NV13192_1.jpg|400px]]


==Photos==
<gallery mode='packed-hover'>
File:kdx50.jpg|400px
File:2006-Kawasaki-KDX50c.jpg|400px
File:k_05_kdx50a_st_2_800.jpg|400px
File:k_05_kdx50a_st_1_800.jpg|400px
File:k_05_kdx50a_st_3_800.jpg|400px
File:NV13192_1.jpg|400px
</gallery>
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{Kawasaki}}
[[Category:Minibike motorcycles]]
[[Category:2000s motorcycles]]
[[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles|KDX50-A1/A2/A3 KDX50]]
[[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles|KDX50-A1/A2/A3 KDX50]]
[[Category:1960s motorcycles]]
[[Category:1960s motorcycles]]
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[[Category:Single cylinder 2-stroke motorcycles]]
[[Category:Single cylinder 2-stroke motorcycles]]
[[Category:2-stroke motorcycles]]
[[Category:2-stroke motorcycles]]
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