KAWASAKI KDX50 (2006-Present) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2006, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer released the Kawasaki KDX50, an off-road motorcycle especially made for young riders who took the motorcycling enthusiasm from their parents or other people.

The KDX50 was equipped with many features designed to help the smaller riders learn the fundamentals of motorcycle riding. The bike was fitted with a single-speed gearbox and an automatic clutch for easier handling. In addition, the motorcycle featured an adjustable power limiter that allowed parents to gradually deliver more power to the little ones' bikes.

The bike's visual department was represented by a high-mounted front fender, a plastic fuel tank mounted underneath the fairing, a single seat, side-mounted rear shocks, and wire-spoke wheels with off-road tires.

The little machine was built on a high tensile diamond tube steel frame with a two-way height-adjustable telescopic fork on the front and twin two-way height-adjustable shock absorbers on the rear.

As for the braking power, the bike didn't need disc brakes and was fitted both front and rear with drum braking units, offering excellent stopping power.

The 2006 Kawasaki KDX50 was fitted with a 49cc two-stroke air-cooled engine with an automatic oil injection system, a built-in throttle limiter, and a removable power reduction plate in the exhaust system.

In addition, the bike featured a plastic fuel tank, fenders, number plates, and footpegs inspired by the Kawasaki KS race-winning motocross motorcycles. The small 2006 Kawasaki KDX50 motorcycle was available at an MSRP of $1,200 at its release.