What category is the 2017 Rieju RS3 50?

General information
Year	2017

Engine and Transmission Specifications
Exhaust system	Exhaust pipe with aluminium silencer
Transmission type,final drive	Chain
Gearbox	6-speed
Cooling system	Liquid
Lubrication system	Separate mixture
Fuel system	Carburettor. Dell´Orto PHBN 16
Bore x Stroke	40.3 x 39.0 mm (1.6 x 1.5 inches)
Engine details	Yamaha-Minarelli engine
Engine type	Single cylinder, two-stroke
Capacity:	50.00 ccm (3.05 cubic inches)

Category	Sport
Model	Rieju RS3 50

Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels
Rear brakes diameter	220 mm (8.7 inches)
Rear brakes	Single disc
Front brakes diameter	280 mm (11.0 inches)
Front brakes	Single disc. Dual piston caliper.
Rear tyre	130/80-17
Front tyre	100/80-17
Rear Suspension	Mono-shock shock absorber
Front Suspension	Showa fork of Ø35mm.
Frame type	Triangular double cradle double steel tube
Physical measures and capacities
Oil capacity	1.10 litres (0.07 quarts)
Fuel capacity	12.00 litres (3.17 gallons)
Wheelbase	1,330 mm (52.4 inches)
Overall width	720 mm (28.3 inches)
Overall length	1,970 mm (77.6 inches)
Overall height	1,100 mm (43.3 inches)
Seat height	845 mm (33.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Dry weight	119.0 kg (262.4 pounds)
Other specs
Maintenance	Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay
Comments	Spanish made bike.
Light	Dual projector headlamps
Instruments	Digital instrument dashboard.
Starter	Electric
Color options	Black/white/green

Performance Profile & Rider Fit

Best For

Track55%

City60%

Cornering75%

Daily Riding40%

Touring15%

Passenger10%

Rider Profile

Best For	This is a learner-focused sportbike, ideal for young or novice riders taking their first steps into sport-oriented motorcycling, typically under a restricted license category.
Purpose	Designed as a lightweight 50cc sport machine, it excels at teaching throttle control, cornering technique, and race-replica ergonomics rather than outright speed.
Rider Fit	Its low dry weight and compact dimensions make it very manageable for smaller or lighter riders, though the sporty seat height and aggressive riding position demand a reasonably fit posture.
Character	The bike has a sharp, eager, and playful character typical of small-displacement two-stroke sportbikes, rewarding revs and momentum over raw power.
Not Ideal For	It is not suited for riders seeking real highway speed, long-distance touring comfort, passenger carrying, or any off-road capability.

Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.

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At 845mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with balls of both feet on the 2017 Rieju RS3 50, with a cramped knee angle of around 75 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Data quality: measured. Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated (a typical street-bike rule of thumb - stiffer or softer suspension will vary). This is an approximation from category-typical geometry and generic body proportions, not a measurement of this specific bike or you - sit on it before you buy.

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