Suzuki Birdie: history, specs, pictures
| Suzuki Birdie | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Also called | Birdie 50 |
| Production | 2012 - 2015 |
| Class | Scooter |
| Engine | single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 39.0mm x 41.8mm |
| Horsepower | 3.22 HP (2.4 KW) @ 7000RPM |
| Torque | 2.66 ft/lbs (3.6 Nm) @ 5000RPM |
| Fuel System | injection |
| Transmission | Gear box: 3-speed Final Drive: belt |
| Suspension | Front: telescopic Rear: twin shocks. |
| Brakes | Front: expanding brake (drum brake) Rear: expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front Tire | 70/90-14 |
| Rear Tire | 80/90-14 |
| Wheelbase | 46.06 inches (1170 mm) |
| Length | 71.06 inches (1805 mm) |
| Width | 25.59 inches (650 mm) |
| Height | 39.17 inches (995 mm) |
| Seat Height | 27.76 inches (705 mm) |
| Weight | 171.96 pounds (78.0 Kg) (dry), |
| Recommended Oil | Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40 |
| Fuel Capacity | 1.19 Gallon (4.50 Liters) |
| Fuel Consumption | 0.94 liters/100 km (106.4 km/l or 250.24 mpg) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Suzuki Birdie 50 was a single cylinder, four-stroke scooter produced by Suzuki between 2012 and 2015. Max torque was 2.66 ft/lbs (3.6 Nm) @ 5000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 3.22 HP (2.4 KW) @ 7000 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, four-stroke. A 39.0mm bore x 41.8mm stroke result in a displacement of just 49.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a single overhead cams (sohc).
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 3-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet automatic centrifugal type shoe.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 70/90-14 front tire and a 80/90-14 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic while the rear was equipped with a twin shocks.. The Birdie 50 was fitted with a 1.19 Gallon (4.50 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 171.96 pounds (78.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 46.06 inches (1170 mm) long.