Kawasaki AR50 (1981-96)

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.

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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