The Suzuki Birdie 50 motorcycle specifications include a 49 cc (2.99 cu in) engine, a 3-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 78 kg (172 lb).
Key specifications
The 2012 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Suzuki Birdie 50 compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Suzuki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Suzuki database average.
About 92% lower than the Suzuki database average. Around the 1st percentile across Suzuki models.
About 10% lower than the Suzuki database average. Around the 19th percentile across Suzuki models.
About 68% smaller than the Suzuki database average. Around the 5th percentile across Suzuki models.
Suzuki database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Suzuki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
49 cc — larger displacement than about 1% of Suzuki models.
705 mm — taller than about 19% of Suzuki models.
4.5 L — larger than about 5% of Suzuki fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Suzuki average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Suzuki models where that dimension is available.
1,805
2,137
16% below average.
670
823
19% below average.
995
1,158
14% below average.
1,150
1,444
20% below average.
705
786
10% below average.
105
176
40% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 70/90-14 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 80/90-14 |
| Front tire width | 70 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Front rim diameter | 14 in |
| Rear tire width | 80 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Rear rim diameter | 14 in |
| Engine oil capacity | 0.80 L (0.85 US qt) |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.93:1 (Undersquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 49 cc (2.99 cu in) |
| Torque | 3.6 Nm (0.4 kgf-m or 2.7 ft.lbs) @ 6,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 39.0 x 41.8 mm (1.5 x 1.6 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.7:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Starter | Kick |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Oil capacity | 0.80 L (0.85 US qt) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 3-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Belt (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet automatic centrifugal type shoe |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Tubular steel |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | Telescopic |
| Rear suspension | Twin shocks. |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front tire | 70/90-14 |
| Rear tire | 80/90-14 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 78 kg (172 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 705 mm (27.8 inches) |
| Overall length | 1,805 mm (71.1 inches) |
| Overall width | 670 mm (26.4 inches) |
| Overall height | 995 mm (39.2 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,150 mm (45.3 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 105 mm (4.1 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 4.50 L (1.19 US gal) |
|---|
Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.0429 hp/kg |
|---|
Other specifications
| Color options | Blue/white |
|---|---|
| Comments | Cub sold in Japan. |
Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Suzuki models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Suzuki information before relying on them. Visit the official Suzuki website.