Suzuki FZ50

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Suzuki FZ50
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Suzuki FZ50
ManufacturerSuzuki
Production1979–2000
Classscooter
Engine49 cc (3.0 cu in), air-cooled, two-stroke, single
TransmissionAutomatic
SuspensionRear: Swingarm
BrakesDrum 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[]

  1. ^ Motor Cycle News 14 November 1979, p.24–25 MCN Triple Test. "Yes, I'm in love with 'Suzy'!".
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