The 2025 Cobra Cx50 Fwe is a lightweight minibike engineered for beginner and young riders seeking entry-level off-road fun. Its compact dimensions, minimal weight, and simple kick-start operation make it ideal for learning fundamental riding skills on trails and dirt terrain. The liquid-cooled engine paired with a tuned exhaust delivers reliable performance in a forgiving package.
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested
Off-road & trail95%
Cornering85%
City riding5%
Daily riding5%
Touring5%
Two-up0%
Track20%
Best for
Designed purely for closed-course motocross and off-road play on a scaled-down, race-inspired chassis.
Built for
A miniature works-style motocrosser with fully adjustable premium suspension and race-derived components, delivering surprisingly serious off-road capability in a small package.
Not ideal for
It is not suitable for highway riding, commuting, carrying a passenger, or any rider seeking speed, comfort, or long-distance touring.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Full specifications
Engine
Capacity
50.0 ccm
Power
5.4 HP (4.0 kW)
Engine type
Single, two-stroke
Power/weight ratio
0.1350 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke
39.0 x 41.7 mm
Cooling system
Liquid
Fuel system
Carburettor
Starting
Kick
Lubrication system
Mixture lubrication
Transmission
Gearbox
1-speed
Transmission type
Manual
Final drive
Chain
Clutch
Cobra 5Gx Freewheeling 3-Shoe
Dimensions & weight
Wheelbase
1038 mm
Seat height
680 mm
Dry weight
40.0 kg
Fuel capacity
2.80 litres
Ground clearance
245 mm
Chassis & suspension
Frame
Hybrid Twin Spar
Front suspension
CARD Smart-Leg 32mm USD Fully Adjustable
Rear suspension
CARD Fully Adjustable (High and Low Speed)
Front wheel travel
210 mm
Rear wheel travel
248 mm
Brakes & wheels
Front brakes
Single disc
Rear brakes
Single disc
Front tyre
60/100-12
Rear tyre
70/100-10
Other
Color options
Yellow/black
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted
Specification
2016
2017
2018
2025
2026
Capacity
50 cc
50 cc
50 cc
50 cc
50 cc
Dry weight
41 kg
41 kg
41 kg
40 kg
40 kg
Seat height
680 mm
680 mm
680 mm
680 mm
680 mm
Fuel capacity
4.2 L
4.2 L
4.2 L
2.8 L
2.8 L
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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