Rieju Motors Spike 50: review, history, specs
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Rieju Motors Spike 50 | |
Manufacturer | |
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Production | 1999 - 2003 |
Class | Supermotard |
Engine | liquid-cooled, two-stroke, single cylinder |
Bore / Stroke | 27.9mm x 27.9mm |
Fuel System | DellOrto carburetor |
Transmission | Gear box: 6-speed, manual Final Drive: chain |
Suspension | Front: non-adjustable upside-down fork Rear: monoshock |
Brakes | Front: single disc, 2-piston caliper Rear: single disc, 2-piston caliper |
Front Tire | 100/80-17 46H |
Rear Tire | 120/80-17 63H |
Weight | |
Manuals | Service Manual |
The Rieju Motors Spike 50 was a liquid-cooled, two-stroke, single cylinder Supermotard motorcycle produced by Rieju Motors between 1999 and 2003.
Engine[edit | edit source]
A 27.9mm bore x 27.9mm stroke result in a displacement of just 49.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 6-speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multi-disc, manual.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 100/80-17 46H front tire and a 120/80-17 63H rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc, 2-piston caliper in the front and a single disc, 2-piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a non-adjustable upside-down fork while the rear was equipped with a monoshock.
1999 Rieju Motors Spike 50[edit | edit source]
The 1999 MY Rieju Motors Spike 50 sports a liquid-cooled, two-stroke, 49cc, single cylinder lump mated to a six-speed manual transmission. It comes standard with a non-adjustable upside-down fork in the front, a monoshock in the rear, a braking system of a single disc with two-piston calipers in the front and in the rear. It is an entry-level machine that mainly addresses younger and less-experienced riders, yet also the more experienced ones who want a more light and agile machine for the track.
2000 Rieju Motors Spike 50[edit | edit source]
If you are a less-experienced rider who wants to experiment with the thrills of riding a supermotard machine, than the 2000 MY Rieju Motors Spike 50 may be the right choice for you. It sports a liquid-cooled, two-stroke, 49cc, single cylinder engine mated to a six-speed manual transmission. Also, it comes standard with a non-adjustable upside-down fork, a rear monoshock, brake discs with two-piston calipers in the front and in the rear, plus a DellOrto carburetion.
2001 Rieju Motors Spike 50[edit | edit source]
The 2001 MY Rieju Motors Spike 50 sports a liquid-cooled, two-stroke, 49cc, single cylinder engine mated to a six-speed manual transmission. It boasts standard features such as a non-adjustable upside-down fork, a rear monoshock suspension, a disc-based braking system with dual-piston calipers both in the front and in the rear, plus a DellOrto carburetion.
2002 Rieju Motors Spike 50[edit | edit source]
The 2002 MY Rieju Motors Spike 50 is mainly addressed for the younger and less-experienced among riders, who want an agile and light supermotard to get acquainted with this type of machines. At its heart lies a liquid-cooled, two-stroke, 49cc, single cylinder lump mated to a six-speed manual transmission. Also, it comes standard with a non-adjustable upside-down front fork, a monoshock rear suspension and a disc-based braking system.
2003 Rieju Motors Spike 50[edit | edit source]
The Spanish engineers from Rieju Motors have designed another fast, lightweight and agile machine, which mainly addresses young and inexperienced riders, in the embodiment of the 2003 MY Spike 50. It sports a liquid-cooled, two-stroke. 49cc, single cylinder lump mated to a six-speed manual transmission. It comes standard with a disc-based braking system with two-piston calipers both in the front and in the rear, plus a rear monoshock suspension coupled to a non-adjustable, upside-down fork in the front.