The Kawasaki AR50 was a popular motorcycle model produced from 1981 to 1996. It had a two-stroke, single-cylinder, disc valve engine with a capacity of 49cc and a compression ratio of 7.8:1. The Mikuni VM18SC Carburetor powered this motorcycle which had a maximum power of 10.2 hp at 8500 rpm and maximum torque of 8.53 Nm at 8000 rpm. Kawasaki AR50 had a six-speed transmission system and a chain final drive. The frame was made of steel single-cradle, and it had a front suspension of a telescopic fork and a rear suspension of a swingarm with monoshock absorber. The front brake had a 232mm single disc, while the rear brake had a 130mm drum. The motorcycle rode on a front tire size of 2.50 18 and a rear tire of 2.75 18. It had a wheelbase of 1205mm, a dry weight of 78 kg, a ground clearance of 175mm, and a fuel tank capacity of 9.8 litres. The Kawasaki AR50 was a reliable and lightweight motorcycle that was perfect for beginners and commuters, and it remains an excellent choice for anyone looking for a classic motorcycle today.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki AR 50
| Year | 1981 – 96 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Two stroke, single cylinder, disc valve. |
| Capacity | 49 cc / 3.0 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 49 x 41.6 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 |
| Induction | Mikuni VM18SC Carburetor |
| Ignition | Capacitor discharge |
| Starting | Kick |
| Max Power | 10.2 hp / 7.5 kW @ 8500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 8.53 Nm @ 8000 rpm |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Frame | Steel single-cradle |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension | Swingarm with monoshock |
| Front Brakes | Single 232mm disc |
| Rear Brakes | 130 drum |
| Front Tyre | 2.50 18 |
| Rear Tyre | 2.75 18 |
| Wheelbase | 1205 mm / 47.4 in |
| Dry Weight | 78 kg / 172 lbs |
| Ground Clearance | 175 mm / 6.8 in |
| Fuel Capacity | 9.8 Litres / 2.1 US gal |
