The Suzuki Katana R50 motorcycle specifications include a 49 cc (2.99 cu in) engine, power of 3.9 hp (2.8 kW) @ 6,500 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 89 kg (196.2 lb).
Key specifications
How the Suzuki Katana R50 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 94% 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.
About 52% smaller than the Suzuki database average. Around the 14th 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.
3.9 hp — more powerful than about 1% of Suzuki models with power data.
49 cc — larger displacement than about 1% of Suzuki models.
6.8 L — larger than about 14% 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.
1,865
2,137
13% below average.
650
823
21% below average.
1,125
1,158
Close to average.
1,260
1,444
13% below average.
125
176
29% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.044 hp/kg |
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| Power-to-weight | 43.8 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 79.6 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.10:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2006 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 49 cc (2.99 cu in) |
| Power | 3.9 hp (2.8 kW) @ 6,500 rpm |
| Torque | 3.4 Nm (0.3 kgf-m or 2.5 ft.lbs) @ 5,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 41.0 x 37.4 mm (1.6 x 1.5 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 8.1:1 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Keihin PWS14 |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Starter | Electric & kick |
| Lubrication | Posi forced lubrication |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Belt (final drive) |
| Clutch | Automatic |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 89 kg (196.2 lb) |
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| Overall length | 1,865 mm (73.4 inches) |
| Overall width | 650 mm (25.6 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,125 mm (44.3 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,260 mm (49.6 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 125 mm (4.9 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 6.80 L (1.80 US gal) |
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Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.0436 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.