Kawasaki KDX 50 Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

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

2005Year released
49 ccDisplacement
38.1 kgDry weight
480 mmSeat height
2 LFuel tank
861 mmWheelbase
114 mmGround clearance

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.

Displacement49 cc
Low 84 ccAverage 687 ccHigh 1,700 cc

About 93% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 1st percentile across Kawasaki models.

Seat height480 mm
Low 680 mmAverage 801 mmHigh 955 mm

About 40% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 1st percentile across Kawasaki models.

Fuel capacity2 L
Low 3.8 LAverage 15.3 LHigh 24 L

About 87% smaller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 1st percentile across Kawasaki models.

This model Kawasaki database average

Kawasaki database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement1st

49 cc — larger displacement than about 1% of Kawasaki models.

Seat height1st

480 mm — taller than about 1% of Kawasaki models.

Fuel capacity1st

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.

Overall width594 mm
This bike

594

Kawasaki avg

833

29% below average.

Overall height729 mm
This bike

729

Kawasaki avg

1,175

38% below average.

Wheelbase861 mm
This bike

861

Kawasaki avg

1,441

40% below average.

Seat height480 mm
This bike

480

Kawasaki avg

801

40% below average.

Ground clearance114 mm
This bike

114

Kawasaki avg

187

39% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, two-stroke • 49 cc
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 861 mmSeat 480 mmClearance 114 mm
Automatic • Chain (final drive)

Additional useful specifications

Bore/stroke ratio 0.03:1 (Undersquare)

Model information

Year released 2005

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, two-stroke
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
Final drive Chain (final drive)
Clutch Automatic

Chassis and suspension

Frame Backbone frame, high-tensile steel
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)
Rear brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 38.1 kg (84 lb)
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)

Other specifications

Color options Kawasaki Lime Green
Price as new US$ 1099. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.

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 Kawasaki models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Kawasaki information before relying on them. Visit the official Kawasaki website.