Suzuki DR-Z 50: history, specs, pictures

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Suzuki DR-Z 50
Manufacturer
Also called DR-Z50
Production 2012 - 2019
Class Dual-purpose
Engine
single cylinder, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 39.0mm x 41.8mm
Horsepower 3.75 HP (2.8 KW) @ 9500RPM
Torque 2.51 ft/lbs (3.4 Nm) @ 7000RPM
Fuel System carburetor. mikuni vm13
Ignition electric cdi
Transmission Gear box: 3-speed

Final Drive: chain

Clutch: automatic
Suspension Front: inverted telescopic, coil spring
Rear: swing arm
Brakes Front: expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear: expanding brake (drum brake)
Front Tire 2.50-10
Rear Tire 2.50-10
Wheelbase 36.81 inches (935 mm)
Length 51.97 inches (1320 mm)
Width 22.83 inches (580 mm)
Height 31.1 inches (790 mm)
Seat Height 22.05 inches (560 mm)
Weight 54.0 kg (wet)
Recommended Oil Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40
Fuel Capacity 0.79 Gallon (3.00 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual


The Suzuki DR-Z50 was a single cylinder, four-stroke standard produced by Suzuki between 2012 and 2019. Max torque was 2.51 ft/lbs (3.4 Nm) @ 7000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 3.75 HP (2.8 KW) @ 9500 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 overhead cams (ohc).

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 3-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the automatic.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 2.50-10 front tire and a 2.50-10 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 inverted telescopic, coil spring while the rear was equipped with a swing arm. The DR-Z50 was fitted with a 0.79 Gallon (3.00 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 36.81 inches (935 mm) long.