Suzuki FZ50
 Suzuki FZ50 | |
| Manufacturer | Suzuki |
|---|---|
| Production | 1979–2000 |
| Class | scooter |
| Engine | 49 cc (3.0 cu in), air-cooled, two-stroke, single |
| Transmission | Automatic |
| Suspension | Rear: Swingarm |
| Brakes | Drum front and rear |
The Suzuki FZ50 was a step-through commuter moped, described by a Motor Cycle News road tester in 1979 as "the most attractive moped I've seen and must take the run-about class into a new area of perfection" with "sporty alloy spoked wheels" but having small, "ineffective" legshields with footpegs, not footboards.[citation needed]
Produced by Suzuki, it was known by the nickname "Suzy" in UK, but in other markets as Youdy. It had a 49 cc (3.0 cu in) two-stroke pivoted engine integral with the transmission, and a coil-over damper mounted to the single-sided swinging arm enclosing the chain final drive.
Restricted to 30 mph and with an automatic transmission, the engine used Suzuki's CCI oil-injection lubrication system with underseat separate fuel and oil tanks, a fuel gauge and front and rear carriers.
There were no pedals, unlike most Scooter, instead using a left-side-mounted engine kick-start, normally found on larger machines, with a lock-out operated by the handlebar-mounted rear brake lever.[1]
References[]
- ^ Motor Cycle News 14 November 1979, p.24–25 MCN Triple Test. "Yes, I'm in love with 'Suzy'!".
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