The Suzuki DR-Z50 motorcycle specifications include a 49 cc (2.99 cu in) engine, a 3-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 54 kg (119 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 DR-Z50 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 73% lighter than the Suzuki database average. Around the 1st percentile across Suzuki models.
About 29% lower than the Suzuki database average. Around the 2nd percentile across Suzuki models.
About 79% smaller than the Suzuki database average. Around the 2nd 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.
54 kg — heavier than about 1% of Suzuki models, or lighter than about 99%.
560 mm — taller than about 2% of Suzuki models.
3 L — larger than about 2% 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.
1,320
2,137
38% below average.
580
823
30% below average.
935
1,444
35% below average.
560
786
29% below average.
135
176
23% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 2.50-10 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 2.50-10 |
| Engine oil capacity | 0.60 L (0.63 US qt) |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.93:1 (Undersquare) |
Model information
| Category | Enduro / offroad |
|---|
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 49 cc (2.99 cu in) |
| Torque | 3.4 Nm (0.3 kgf-m or 2.5 ft.lbs) @ 7,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 39.0 x 41.8 mm (1.5 x 1.6 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.7:1 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Mikuni VM13 |
| Fuel control | Overhead Cams (OHC) |
| Starter | Electric & kick |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Oil capacity | 0.60 L (0.63 US qt) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 3-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Automatic centrifugal |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Backbone |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | Inverted telescopic, coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm type, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rake | 25.5° |
| Trail | 36 mm (1.4 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front tire | 2.50-10 |
| Rear tire | 2.50-10 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 54 kg (119 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 560 mm (22.0 inches) |
| Overall length | 1,320 mm (52.0 inches) |
| Overall width | 580 mm (22.8 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 935 mm (36.8 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 135 mm (5.3 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 3.00 L (0.79 US gal) |
|---|
Other specifications
| Color options | Yellow/black |
|---|---|
| Comments | Intended for children under 40 kg. 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.