The Suzuki GS 50 motorcycle specifications include a 49 cc (2.99 cu in) engine, power of 5 hp (3.6 kW) @ 8,500 rpm, a 4-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 69 kg (152.1 lb).
Key specifications
How the Suzuki GS 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 92% lower than the Suzuki database average. Around the 1st percentile across Suzuki models.
Very close to the Suzuki database average. Around the 37th percentile across Suzuki models.
About 44% smaller than the Suzuki database average. Around the 16th 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.
5 hp — more powerful than about 1% of Suzuki models with power data.
49 cc — larger displacement than about 1% of Suzuki models.
770 mm — taller than about 37% of Suzuki models.
8 L — larger than about 16% 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.
1,730
2,137
19% below average.
685
823
17% below average.
930
1,158
20% below average.
1,185
1,444
18% below average.
770
786
Close to average.
220
176
25% above 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 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.072 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 72.5 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 102.0 hp/L |
Model information
| Year released | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Category | Sport |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 49 cc (2.99 cu in) |
| Power | 5 hp (3.6 kW) @ 8,500 rpm |
| Torque | 4.3 Nm (0.4 kgf-m or 3.2 ft.lbs) @ 7,000 rpm |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. VM14 |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Starter | Kick |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 4-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet multiplate |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Backbone |
|---|
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 | 69 kg (152.1 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 770 mm (30.3 inches) |
| Overall length | 1,730 mm (68.1 inches) |
| Overall width | 685 mm (27.0 inches) |
| Overall height | 930 mm (36.6 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,185 mm (46.7 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 220 mm (8.7 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 8.00 L (2.11 US gal) |
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Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.0719 hp/kg |
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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.