Suzuki AS50 Maverick

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Suzuki AS50 Maverick
Manufacturer
Production 1968 - 69
Engine
Two stroke, rotary valve, single cylinder
Compression ratio 6.7:1
Top Speed 95 km/h / 59 mph
Transmission 5-Speed, constant mesh, return change
Frame Pressed steel
Suspension Front: Telescopic fork, oil damped
Rear: Dual shock, swingarm, oil damped
Brakes Front: Drum
Rear: Drum
Front Tire 2.25-17 4PR
Rear Tire 2.25-17 4PR
Wheelbase 1161 mm / 45.7"
Weight 73 kg / 165 lbs (dry),
Recommended Oil Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40
Fuel Capacity 6.5 L / 1.73 US gal
Manuals Service Manual


It could reach a top speed of 95 km/h / 59 mph.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a Air cooled cooled Two stroke, rotary valve, single cylinder. The engine featured a 6.7:1 compression ratio.

Drive[edit | edit source]

Power was moderated via the Wet multi-plate.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 2.25-17 4PR front tire and a 2.25-17 4PR rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Drum in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic fork, oil damped while the rear was equipped with a Dual shock, swingarm, oil damped. The AS50 Maverick was fitted with a 6.5 L / 1.73 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 73 kg / 165 lbs. The wheelbase was 1161 mm / 45.7" long.

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Suzuki AS50 Maverick Suzuki AS50 Maverick

Overview[edit | edit source]

Suzuki AS 50 Maverick







Make Model Suzuki AS 50 Maverick
Year 1968 - 69
Engine Type Two stroke, rotary valve, single cylinder
Displacement 49 cc / 3.0 cu in
Compression 6.7:1
Cooling System Air cooled
Bore X Stroke 41 x 37.8 mm
Lubrication System Suzuki Posi-Force
Induction Carburetor VM16
Starting Kick
Max Power 3.6 kW / 4.8 hp @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque 4.13 Nm / 0.42 kgf-m / 3.05 ft-lb @ 8000 rpm
Clutch Wet multi-plate
Transmission 5-Speed, constant mesh, return change
Final Drive Chain
Frame Pressed steel
Front Suspension Telescopic fork, oil damped
Rear Suspension Dual shock, swingarm, oil damped
Front Brakes Drum
Rear Brakes Drum
Front Tire 2.25-17 4PR
Rear Tire 2.25-17 4PR
Dimensions Length: 1785 mm / 70.3" Width: 630 mm / 24.8" Height: 895 mm / 35.3"
Wheelbase 1161 mm / 45.7"
Ground Clearance 150 mm / 5.9"
Dry Weight 73 kg / 165 lbs
Fuel Capacity 6.5 L / 1.73 US gal
Fuel Reserve 1 L / 2.1 US pt
Standing ¼ Mile 13.1 sec
Top Speed 95 km/h / 59 mph