Segment: Scooter
Production years: 2005, 2006
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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.
SUZUKI Katana R50 2005-2006
SUZUKI Katana R50 49
| engine specs | Type: | Liquid-cooled, 2-stroke, single cylinder, direct injection | Displacement: | 49 cm3 | Bore X Stroke: | 1.6x1.5 in OR 41 mm | Compression Ratio: | 8.1:1 | Horsepower: | 3/6500 KW(hp)/RPM | Torque: | 3/5000 lb-ft/RPM OR 4/5000 Nm/RPM | Fuel System: | Direct injection |
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| transmission specs | Gearbox: | Automatic | Clutch: | Automatic | Primary Drive: | - | Final Drive: | V-belt |
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| chassis specs | Frame: | Steel | Front Suspension: | Showa inverted telescopic, coil spring | Rear Suspension: | Swingarm, coil spring, oil damped | Front Brake: | Single hydraulic disc, 180 mm | Rear Brake: | Single hydraulic disc, 120 mm |
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| dimension specs | Overall Length: | 73.4 in OR 1864 mm | Overall Width: | 25.6 in OR 650 mm | Seat Height: | 31.1 in OR 790 mm | Wheelbase: | 49.6 in OR 1260 mm | Ground Clearance: | 4.9 in OR 124 mm | Weight: | 201 lbs OR 91 kg | Fuel Capacity: | 1.8 gallons OR 6.8 L |
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| tyres specs | Front: | 120/70-12 51L | Rear: | 130/60-13 53L |
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