2008
Suzuki GS 50 - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 855459 |
|---|---|
| Category | Sport |
| Make | Suzuki |
| Model | GS 50 |
| Year | 2008 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Backbone |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Fronttyre | 70/90-14 |
| Rearbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Reartyre | 80/90-14 |
Engine & Transmission
| Clutch | Wet multiplate |
|---|---|
| Coolingsystem | Air |
| Displacement | 49.00 ccm (2.99 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Fuelsystem | Carburettor. VM14 |
| Gearbox | 4-speed |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Lubricationsystem | Wet sump |
| Power | 4.96 HP (3.6 kW)) @ 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 4.30 Nm (0.4 kgf-m or 3.2 ft.lbs) @ 7000 RPM |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain |
| Valvespercylinder | 2 |
Other Specifications
| Starter | Kick |
|---|
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 69.0 kg (152.1 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 8.00 litres (2.11 gallons) |
| Groundclearance | 220 mm (8.7 inches) |
| Overallheight | 930 mm (36.6 inches) |
| Overalllength | 1,730 mm (68.1 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 685 mm (27.0 inches) |
| Powerweightratio | 0.0719 HP/kg |
| Seatheight | 770 mm (30.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
About Suzuki
Country of Origin:
Japan
Founder:
Michio Suzuki
Best Known For:
GSX-R sportbikes, Hayabusa, DR/DR-Z dual-sports, Burgman scooters
Company History
From loom maker to racing force, Suzuki built its reputation on durable, value-forward engineering that still wins on Sundays. The GSX-R defined modern sportbike DNA—light frames, revvy fours—while the Hayabusa rewrote the velocity conversation with stability and everyday civility. Off-road, DR and DR-Z dual-sports became global workhorses: simple, tractable, fixable anywhere. Suzuki’s strategy blends incremental evolution with racing feedback, keeping parts affordable and reliability high. In scooters, Burgman made maxi convenience mainstream. Historically, Suzuki is the rider’s brand: honest performance, dealer networks that reach small towns, and a knack for machines that feel friendly yet fast.