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2012Kikker 5150 Hardknock 50

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The 2012 Kikker 5150 Hardknock 50 is a tiny custom-style mini chopper with a 50cc engine. Its 49cc four-stroke single drives a four-speed gearbox and chain. A very low 635 mm seat and 90.7 kg dry weight make it a fun, quirky small bike.

Capacity
49.0 ccm
Engine
Single, four-stroke
Gearbox
4-speed
Dry weight
90.7 kg
Seat height
635 mm
Power
5.4 HP (4.0 kW)
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Other years 2011 2012 2013

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested
Speed 7Agility 69Comfort 35Off-road 10Touring 5Road manners 40
Off-road & trail10%
Cornering30%
City riding55%
Daily riding30%
Touring5%
Two-up5%
Track3%
Best for
Built purely for style and casual, low-speed fun as a miniature custom cruiser, not for serious transportation or performance riding.
Built for
It has the attitude of a full-size chopper shrunk down, with laid-back cruiser styling, a springer front end option, and a single-cylinder 50cc engine that keeps things slow and simple.
Not ideal for
This is not the bike for anyone needing real speed, highway capability, passenger carrying, or long-distance touring.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

Will it fit you?

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At 635mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2012 Kikker 5150 Hardknock 50, with a moderate knee angle of around 100 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine
Capacity
49.0 ccm
Power
5.4 HP (4.0 kW)
Engine type
Single, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio
0.0595 HP/kg (dry)
Fuel system
Carburettor
Starting
Electric & kick
Torque
Not on record - add it
Transmission
Gearbox
4-speed
Transmission type
Manual
Final drive
Chain
Dimensions & weight
Overall length
2032 mm
Seat height
635 mm
Dry weight
90.7 kg
Chassis & suspension
Front suspension
Optional Springer Front
Brakes & wheels
Front brakes
Single disc
Rear brakes
Single disc
Other
Color options
Black or custom color

Specs last verified against published sources: .

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 201120122013
Capacity 49 cc 49 cc 49 cc
Dry weight 91 kg 91 kg 91 kg
Seat height 635 mm 635 mm 635 mm

Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.

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Common questions

What is the engine size of the Kikker 5150 Hardknock 50?

The 2012 Kikker 5150 Hardknock 50 has a Capacity of 49.0 ccm (2.99 cubic inches).

What engine power does the Kikker 5150 Hardknock 50 have?

The 2012 Kikker 5150 Hardknock 50 has a Power of 5.4 HP (4.0 kW).

How many gears does the Kikker 5150 Hardknock 50 have?

The 2012 Kikker 5150 Hardknock 50 has a Gearbox of 4-speed.

How much does the Kikker 5150 Hardknock 50 weigh?

The 2012 Kikker 5150 Hardknock 50 has a Dry weight of 90.7 kg (200.0 pounds).

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