Scooters
2006Suzuki Katana R50
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The 2006 Suzuki Katana R50 is a lightweight 49cc scooter designed for new riders and urban commuters seeking economical transportation. Powered by a liquid-cooled two-stroke engine with an automatic (CVT) transmission, it delivers modest performance ideal for city riding. Known for its nimble handling and fuel efficiency, this scooter excels in congested traffic environments.
- Capacity
- 49.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single, two-stroke
- Gearbox
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Dry weight
- 89.0 kg
- Seat height
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Power
- 3.9 HP (2.9 kW)
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Designed purely for short-hop urban commuting and running errands at low speeds, not for any kind of serious road use.
- Built for
- A quirky, styled 50cc mini-cruiser scooter that trades performance for novelty looks and effortless, unintimidating rideability.
- Not ideal for
- Not for highway travel, touring, carrying a passenger comfortably, or any rider seeking real acceleration or speed.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Engine
- Capacity
- 49.0 ccm
- Power
- 3.9 HP (2.9 kW)
- Torque
- 3.4 Nm (0.3 kgf-m) @ 5000 RPM
- Engine type
- Single, two-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.0438 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 41.0 x 37.4 mm
- Compression
- 8.1:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Electric & kick
- Ignition
- CDI
- Lubrication system
- Posi forced lubrication
Transmission
- Transmission type
- Automatic
- Final drive
- Belt
- Clutch
- Automatic
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1260 mm
- Overall length
- 1865 mm
- Overall width
- 650 mm
- Overall height
- 1125 mm
- Dry weight
- 89.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 6.80 litres
- Ground clearance
- 125 mm
- Seat height
- Not on record - add it
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc
- Front brakes diameter
- 180 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brakes diameter
- 120 mm
Specs last verified against published sources: .
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Suzuki Katana R50?
The 2006 Suzuki Katana R50 has a Capacity of 49.0 ccm (2.99 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Suzuki Katana R50 have?
The 2006 Suzuki Katana R50 has a Power of 3.9 HP (2.9 kW).
What is the torque of the Suzuki Katana R50?
The 2006 Suzuki Katana R50 has a Torque of 3.4 Nm (0.3 kgf-m or 2.5 ft.lbs) @ 5000 RPM.
How much does the Suzuki Katana R50 weigh?
The 2006 Suzuki Katana R50 has a Dry weight of 89.0 kg (196.2 pounds).
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