Suzuki Katana R50: history, specs, pictures
The Suzuki Katana R50 was a Liquid-cooled, 2-stroke, single cylinder, direct injection scooter produced by Suzuki in 2006. Max torque was 2.95 ft/lbs (4.0 Nm) @ 5000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 2.95 HP (2.2 KW) @ 6500 RPM.
| Manufacturer | Suzuki |
|---|---|
| Production | 2006 |
| Class | Scooter |
| Engine | Liquid-cooled, 2-stroke, single cylinder, direct injection |
| Bore / Stroke | 40.6mm x 40.6mm |
| Compression ratio | 8.1:1 |
| Horse Power | 2.95 HP (2.2 KW) @ 6500RPM |
| Torque | 2.95 ft/lbs (4.0 Nm) @ 5000RPM |
| Fuel system | Direct injection |
| Ignition type | cdi |
| Battery | 8.1:1 |
| Transmission | Gear box: Automatic Final Drive: V-belt |
| Suspension | Front: Showa inverted telescopic, coil spring Rear: Swingarm, coil spring, oil damped |
| Brakes | Front: Single hydraulic disc, 180 mm Rear: Single hydraulic disc, 120 mm |
| Front Tire | 120/70-12 51L |
| Rear Tire | 130/60-13 53L |
| Wheelbase | 49.61 inches (1260 mm) |
| Dimensions | L 73.39 inches (1864 mm) W 25.59 inches (650 mm) H 44.29 inches (1125 mm) |
| Seat height | 31.1 inches (790 mm) |
| Weight | 196.21 pounds (89.0 Kg) (dry), 91.0 kg (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 1.8 Gallon (6.80 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
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Engine
The engine was a liquid cooled Liquid-cooled, 2-stroke, single cylinder, direct injection. A 40.6mm bore x 40.6mm stroke result in a displacement of just 49.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive
The bike has a Automatic transmission. Power was moderated via the Automatic.
Chassis
It came with a 120/70-12 51L front tire and a 130/60-13 53L rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single hydraulic disc, 180 mm in the front and a Single hydraulic disc, 120 mm in the rear. The front suspension was a Showa inverted telescopic, coil spring while the rear was equipped with a Swingarm, coil spring, oil damped. The Katana R50 was fitted with a 1.8 Gallon (6.80 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 196.21 pounds (89.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 49.61 inches (1260 mm) long.
2006 Suzuki Katana R50
While many fellows around the world would raise an eyebrow when hearing about a Katana R50, Europeans would only smile, because they know about this GSX-R-inspired scooter. We're talking about a compact commuter machine which is powered by an all-new liquid-cooled direct-injection 2-stroke engine offering more punch than you'd normally expect. Light, sporty and equipped with Showa forks and cast wheels, the Katana R50 also boasts a bodywork which spells racing.
It's enough to look at the red R on the fairing to understand that something is "amiss" with this scooter. The Katana R50 also comes with underseat storage, backup kickstart and revised aerodynamics.