Suzuki CY50 Bara
1983—1992

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1983 Suzuki CY50 Bara, Pure Red (07G)

Reflecting the diversifying needs of the scooter market, this slim and compact model was designed to be ridden with ease by anyone. Following on from the Ran (“Orchid”), the Bara was named after the Japanese word for “Rose.” The 50 cm³ air-cooled 2-stroke engine generates maximum horsepower of 3.8 PS. Paired with an automatic transmission that realizes a smooth acceleration feeling, the Bara achieves brisk and agile dynamic performance. Effortless handling was realized by the adoption of the Pointless Electronic Ignition (PEI) system as well as the start system from the Ran, in which the engine cannot be started without pulling the left brake lever.

1983 Suzuki year code: D

The Suzuki Ran (Japanese for ”Orchide”) was launched for the domestic market in Japan in December 1982. It was a small and light scooter, easy to handle and targeted for the female segment. It was a popular bike and the following year Suzuki launched another small scooter with a flower name, the Bara (”Rose”). Suzuki CY50 Bara was launched in October 1983. Like Ran, the Suzuki Bara was an automatic light scooter. It was even slimmer than and more compact that Ran, and weighed 3 kg (6.6 lbs) less. The bikes looked quite similar. Suzuki Bara had a white seat while the Ran had a black seat. It had a cute and compact styling and is equipped with a forced air-cooled 2-stroke single-cylinder engine unit, delivering a maximum output of 3.6 ps at 5,500 rpm. Combined with the automatic mechanism and lightweight body, it was easy to handle and the fuel consumption was low. The scooter's slender body and low seat height (680mm) made it easy to get in and out. The ignition system was pointless PEI transitorized ignitionand a ”safe start” mechanism that is easy to operate even for beginners. Starting the engine is not possible unless the left brake is pressed. The scooter had 8-inch wheels and leading and trailing drum brakes front and rear. At first the Suzuki Bara was only available with a kick start but from 1984 a model with an electric starter was also available. Launched in Japan: October 1983 Sales period: 1983–1984 Model code: CY50 Intital frame number: CA13A-100001 Retail price in Japan: 69,800 yen

1983 Suzuki CY 50 Bara Overall Length: 1 500 mm (59.1 in) Overall Width: 625 mm (24.6 in) Overall Height: 915 mm (36.0 in) Seat Height: 680 mm (26.8 in) Wheelbase: 1 070 mm (42.1 in) Ground Clearance: 90 mm (3.54 in) Dry Weight: 41 kg (90 lbs) Air-cooled 1-cylinder 49cc 2-stroke, rotary disc valve. 3.8 hp (2.79 kW) @ 5 500 rpm, 5.10 Nm (0.52 kg-m) @ 4 500 rpm Here's even larger picture.

1984 Suzuki year code: E

In 1984, a version with an eletric starter was launched and was sold alongside with the cheaper kick start version. The electric started version (CY50D) was 10,000 yen more expensive that the standrad version (YC50). The peak power was slighty increased, from 3.8 ps to 4.0 ps. Three different colors were offered; Red, White and Yellow. Launched in Japan: July 1984 Model code: CY50, CY50D Intital frame number: CA13A-169639 Retail price in Japan: 69,800–79,800 yen

Three different colors of Suzuki Bara; Red, White and Yellow

1984 Suzuki CY 50 Bara Overall Length: 1 500 mm (59.1 in) Overall Width: 625 mm (24.6 in) Overall Height: 915 mm (36.0 in) Seat Height: 680 mm (26.8 in) Wheelbase: 1 070 mm (42.1 in) Ground Clearance: 90 mm (3.54 in) Dry Weight: 41 kg (90 lbs) Air-cooled 1-cylinder 49cc 2-stroke, rotary disc valve. 4.0 hp (2.94 kW) @ 6 000 rpm, 5.10 Nm (0.52 kg-m) @ 4 500 rpm Here's even larger picture.

1985 Suzuki year code: F



1986 Suzuki year code: G

A Special Edition of the Bara (CY50C) was launched in November 1986 with three different two-tone color options: Red (with black wheels, seat and floor), Baby Blue (with gray wheels, white seat and floor) and White (with blue wheels, seat and floor). The technical specifications were same of for the standard model. Launched in Japan: November 1986 Model code: CY50C Intital frame number: CA13A-169639 Retail price in Japan: 72,800 yen

1986 Suzuki CY 50 Bara Special Overall Length: 1 500 mm (59.1 in) Overall Width: 625 mm (24.6 in) Overall Height: 915 mm (36.0 in) Seat Height: 680 mm (26.8 in) Wheelbase: 1 070 mm (42.1 in) Ground Clearance: 90 mm (3.54 in) Dry Weight: 41 kg (90 lbs) Air-cooled 1-cylinder 49cc 2-stroke, rotary disc valve. 4.0 hp (2.94 kW) @ 6 000 rpm, 5.10 Nm (0.52 kg-m) @ 4 500 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

1988 Suzuki year code: J

Launched in Japan: February 1988 Model code: CY50CJ Intital frame number: CA13A-370223 Retail price in Japan: 75,000 yen

1988 Suzuki CY 50 Bara Overall Length: 1 500 mm (59.1 in) Overall Width: 625 mm (24.6 in) Overall Height: 915 mm (36.0 in) Seat Height: 680 mm (26.8 in) Wheelbase: 1 070 mm (42.1 in) Ground Clearance: 90 mm (3.54 in) Dry Weight: 41 kg (90 lbs) Air-cooled 1-cylinder 49cc 2-stroke, rotary disc valve. 4.0 hp (2.94 kW) @ 6 000 rpm, 5.10 Nm (0.52 kg-m) @ 4 500 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

1989 Suzuki year code: K

Launched in Japan: May 1989 Model code: CY50CK Intital frame number: CA13A-390073 Retail price in Japan: 79,000 yen

1989 Suzuki CY 50 Bara Overall Length: 1 500 mm (59.1 in) Overall Width: 625 mm (24.6 in) Overall Height: 915 mm (36.0 in) Seat Height: 680 mm (26.8 in) Wheelbase: 1 070 mm (42.1 in) Ground Clearance: 90 mm (3.54 in) Dry Weight: 41 kg (90 lbs) Air-cooled 1-cylinder 49cc 2-stroke, rotary disc valve. 4.0 hp (2.94 kW) @ 6 000 rpm, 5.10 Nm (0.52 kg-m) @ 4 500 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

1983–1992 Suzuki CY50 Bara specifications (Japan) Model code: A-CA13A Overall Length: 1 500 mm (59.1 in) Overall Width: 625 mm (24.6 in) Overall Height: 915 mm (36.0 in) Seat Height: 680 mm (26.8 in) Wheelbase: 1 070 mm (42.1 in) Ground Clearance: 90 mm (3.54 in) Dry Weight: 41 kg (90 lbs) Engine model: A114 Engine type: Air-cooled 1-cylinder 2-stroke, rotary disc valve Cylinder displacement: 49 cc Bore x Stroke: 47 x 42 mm (1.850 x 1.654 in) Compression ratio: 6.7 :1 Maximum power (1983): 3.8 hp (2.79 kW) @ 5 500 rpm Maximum power (1984–1992): 4.0 hp (2.94 kW) @ 6 000 rpm Maximum torque 5.10 Nm (0.52 kg-m) @ 4 500 rpm Fuel economy: 75.6 km/l at 30 km/h 1984: 78.3 km/l Carburetor: VM14SH Starter method (1983): Kick start Starter method (1984–1992): Kick and electric starter Ignition method: CDI Lubrication method: CCIS (separate Lubrication) Lubricating oil amount: 0.8 liter Fuel tank capacity: 3.0 liter Clutch type: Wet automatic centrifugal shoe type Transmission type: Single stage automatic Gear ratios: 3.307 / 2.052 / 1.478 / 1.111 Primary reduction ratio: 2.071 Secondary reduction ratio: 5.181 Power transmission: chain Frame type: Pipe underbone Front suspension: Long stroke telescopic fork Rear suspension: Swing arm, twin shocks Front brake type: Leading / tracing drum brake Rear brake type: Leading / tracing drum brake Front tire size: 3.00-8 2PR Rear tire size: 3.00-8 2PR Caster: 26°15' Trail: 62 mm (x in) Steering angle: 45° Minimum turning radius: 1.7 m (5.58 feet)

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