The Kawasaki KDX 50 motorcycle specifications include a 49 cc (2.99 cu in) engine, an automatic gearbox, and a listed weight of 38.1 kg (84 lb).
Key specifications
How the Kawasaki KDX 50 compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Kawasaki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Kawasaki database average.
About 93% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 1st percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 40% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 1st percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 87% smaller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 1st percentile across Kawasaki models.
Kawasaki database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
49 cc — larger displacement than about 1% of Kawasaki models.
480 mm — taller than about 1% of Kawasaki models.
2 L — larger than about 1% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Kawasaki average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Kawasaki models where that dimension is available.
594
833
29% below average.
729
1,175
38% below average.
861
1,441
40% below average.
480
801
40% below average.
114
187
39% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.03:1 (Undersquare) |
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Model information
| Year released | 2005 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
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| Displacement | 49 cc (2.99 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 1.0 x 37.9 mm (0.0 x 1.5 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 5.9:1 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Mikuni VM12SC |
| Ignition | Digital CDI |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | Automatic |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Automatic |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Backbone frame, high-tensile steel |
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| Front suspension | Telescopic, two-way height adjustable |
| Rear suspension | Twin shock, two-way height adjustable |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 38.1 kg (84 lb) |
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| Seat height | 480 mm (18.9 inches) |
| Overall width | 594 mm (23.4 inches) |
| Overall height | 729 mm (28.7 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 861 mm (33.9 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 114 mm (4.5 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 2.00 L (0.53 US gal) |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Kawasaki Lime Green |
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| Price as new | US$ 1099. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
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