The 2010 DB Motors Pirat LC is a lightweight 50cc minibike designed for novice and young riders seeking an affordable entry into motorcycling. Its liquid-cooled two-stroke engine delivers spirited performance in a compact, nimble package ideal for urban commuting and off-road play. The automatic transmission and centrifugal clutch make it accessible for inexperienced riders.
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested
Off-road & trail78%
Cornering70%
City riding15%
Daily riding10%
Touring5%
Two-up5%
Track60%
Best for
Built purely for minibike racing and pit-bike style cross fun, it exists to be thrashed around tight, tarmac or dirt-adjacent circuits rather than used as transport.
Built for
Sharp, buzzy, and highly flickable, this is a pure toy-like racer that rewards aggressive throttle and body-english riding over long-distance composure.
Not ideal for
It is not for anyone wanting a comfortable commuter, a highway-capable machine, or a bike that can carry a passenger any real distance.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Full specifications
Engine
Capacity
49.8 ccm
Power
12.0 HP (8.8 kW) @ 14500 RPM
Engine type
Single, two-stroke
Power/weight ratio
0.2697 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke
39.0 x 41.7 mm
Compression
15.5:1
Cooling system
Liquid
Fuel system
Carburettor
Starting
Kick
Ignition
Electronic
Lubrication system
EURO unleaded
Transmission
Gearbox
6-speed
Transmission type
Automatic
Final drive
Chain
Clutch
Automatic centrifugal
Dimensions & weight
Wheelbase
957 mm
Overall length
1400 mm
Overall width
300 mm
Overall height
930 mm
Seat height
690 mm
Dry weight
44.5 kg
Wet weight
48.0 kg
Fuel capacity
3.50 litres
Chassis & suspension
Frame
Single steel beam frame
Front suspension
Magnum 32mm hydraulic telescopic fork
Rear suspension
Special racing Paioli gas-operated shock absorber
Brakes & wheels
Front brakes
Single disc. Hydraulic master cylinder and calliper
Front brakes diameter
180 mm
Rear brakes
Single disc. Hydraulic rear foot brake
Front tyre
2.50-12
Rear tyre
2.75-10
Other
Color options
Black/white/blue/red
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
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
Capacity
50 cc
50 cc
50 cc
50 cc
50 cc
Dry weight
45 kg
45 kg
45 kg
45 kg
45 kg
Seat height
690 mm
690 mm
690 mm
690 mm
690 mm
Fuel capacity
3.5 L
3.5 L
3.5 L
3.5 L
3.5 L
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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