Suzuki Katana R50: history, specs, pictures
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| Suzuki Katana R50 | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Production | 2006 |
| Class | Scooter |
| Engine | Liquid-cooled, 2-stroke, single cylinder, direct injection |
| Bore / Stroke | 40.6mm x 40.6mm |
| Compression ratio | 8.1:1 |
| Horsepower | 2.95 HP (2.2 KW) @ 6500RPM |
| Torque | 2.95 ft/lbs (4.0 Nm) @ 5000RPM |
| Fuel System | Direct injection |
| Ignition | cdi |
| Transmission | Gear box: Automatic Final Drive: V-belt |
| Suspension | Front: Showa inverted telescopic, coil spring Rear: Swingarm, coil spring, oil damped |
| Brakes | Front: Single hydraulic disc, 180 mm Rear: Single hydraulic disc, 120 mm |
| Front Tire | 120/70-12 51L |
| Rear Tire | 130/60-13 53L |
| Wheelbase | 49.61 inches (1260 mm) |
| Length | 73.39 inches (1864 mm) |
| Width | 25.59 inches (650 mm) |
| Height | 44.29 inches (1125 mm) |
| Seat Height | 31.1 inches (790 mm) |
| Weight | 196.21 pounds (89.0 Kg) (dry), 91.0 kg (wet) |
| Recommended Oil | Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40 |
| Fuel Capacity | 1.8 Gallon (6.80 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Suzuki Katana R50 was a Liquid-cooled, 2-stroke, single cylinder, direct injection scooter produced by Suzuki in 2006. Max torque was 2.95 ft/lbs (4.0 Nm) @ 5000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 2.95 HP (2.2 KW) @ 6500 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a liquid cooled Liquid-cooled, 2-stroke, single cylinder, direct injection. A 40.6mm bore x 40.6mm stroke result in a displacement of just 49.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a Automatic transmission. Power was moderated via the Automatic.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 120/70-12 51L front tire and a 130/60-13 53L rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single hydraulic disc, 180 mm in the front and a Single hydraulic disc, 120 mm in the rear. The front suspension was a Showa inverted telescopic, coil spring while the rear was equipped with a Swingarm, coil spring, oil damped. The Katana R50 was fitted with a 1.8 Gallon (6.80 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 196.21 pounds (89.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 49.61 inches (1260 mm) long.
2006 Suzuki Katana R50[edit | edit source]
While many fellows around the world would raise an eyebrow when hearing about a Katana R50, Europeans would only smile, because they know about this GSX-R-inspired scooter. We're talking about a compact commuter machine which is powered by an all-new liquid-cooled direct-injection 2-stroke engine offering more punch than you'd normally expect. Light, sporty and equipped with Showa forks and cast wheels, the Katana R50 also boasts a bodywork which spells racing.
It's enough to look at the red R on the fairing to understand that something is "amiss" with this scooter. The Katana R50 also comes with underseat storage, backup kickstart and revised aerodynamics.