The 2011 Cobra CX50 Junior is a lightweight minibike designed for young and beginner riders seeking entry-level off-road experience. Powered by a liquid-cooled 50cc two-stroke engine with a tuned exhaust system, it delivers accessible performance on a responsive chassis. Known for its affordability and durability, the CX50 Junior is best suited for learning fundamental riding skills on trails and beginner tracks.
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested
Off-road & trail78%
Cornering70%
City riding5%
Daily riding5%
Touring5%
Two-up0%
Track60%
Best for
Built purely for small-statured youth to practice off-road cornering, throttle control, and basic motocross skills in a controlled, low-speed environment.
Built for
A tough little cross-trainer with real suspension travel and disc brakes front and rear, giving it surprisingly capable off-road manners for its size.
Not ideal for
This is not suitable for adult riders, road use, passengers, or anyone expecting meaningful speed or long-distance comfort.
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
0.1471 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 3Gx 3-Shoe
Dimensions & weight
Wheelbase
908 mm
Seat height
607 mm
Dry weight
36.7 kg
Ground clearance
216 mm
Chassis & suspension
Frame
Double Cradle 4130 CrMo steel
Front suspension
Marzocchi 32mm
Rear suspension
Ohlins Piggyback
Front wheel travel
160 mm
Rear wheel travel
170 mm
Brakes & wheels
Front brakes
Single disc
Front brakes diameter
160 mm
Rear brakes
Single disc
Rear brakes diameter
140 mm
Front tyre
2.50-12
Rear tyre
2.75-10
Other
Color options
Yellow/red/black/white
Modifications compared to previous model
Rear disk brake.
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
2011
2012
Capacity
50 cc
50 cc
Dry weight
37 kg
37 kg
Seat height
607 mm
607 mm
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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