Suzuki FR50 ”2-stroke Birdie 50”
1973—1983

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This scooterette had its roots in the 1960's M30 Suzy Mokick that in time became the FR50, along with versions with larger engines. I believe the model was first released in 1973 and was sold, virtually unchanged, for a decade. Both FR models had a 3-speed semi-automatic gearbox, with a heel-and-toe gear shift. Thesingle cylinder two-stroke incorporated a self-mixing system (the Suzuki CCI system) so it had a separate two-stroke oil tank and petrol tank. The FR50 shared the specifications with its big brother, the FR70. The difference was the piston displacement and power/performance.

1973 Suzuki FR50 specifications
Engine:	2-stroke, reed valve, single cylinder
Piston displacement:	49 cc / 3.0 cu-in
Maximum speed:	70 km/h (44 mph)
Maximum horsepower:	4.4 hp (3.3 kW) / 6 000 rpm rpm SAE net power
Maximum torque:	5.39 Nm / 0.55 kg-m / 3,76 lb-ft
Transmission:	3-speed, automatic clutch
Fuel tank capacity:	4,0 liter (1.1 US qt, 0.9 Imp qt)
Lubrication system:	Suzuki CCI
Overall Length:	1 825 mm (71.9 in)
Overall Width:	650 mm (25.6  in)
Overall Height:	1 050 mm (41.3  in)
Wheelbase:	1 180 mm (46.5  in)
Dry Weight:	74 kg (163 lbs)
Front tyre dimension:	2.25-17 4PR
Rear tyre dimension:	2.25-17 4PR

1973 Suzuki year code: K

1973 Suzuki FR 50 Overall length: 1 825 mm (71.9 in) Overall width: 650 mm (25.6  in) Overall height: 1 050 mm (41.3  in) Wheelbase: 1 180 mm (46.5  in) Dry weight: 74 kg (163 lbs) Engine: 49cc air-cooled single-cylinder 2-stroke, reed-valve. 4.4 hp (3.3 kW) @ 6 000 rpm rpm, 5.39 Nm (0.55 kg-m) @ 5 000 rpm rpm. 3 speeds. Click on the image for larger format.

1978 Suzuki year code: C

1978 Suzuki FR 50 Overall length: 1 825 mm (71.9 in) Overall width: 650 mm (25.6  in) Overall height: 1 050 mm (41.3  in) Wheelbase: 1 180 mm (46.5  in) Dry weight: 74 kg (163 lbs) Engine: 49cc air-cooled single-cylinder 2-stroke, reed-valve. 4.4 hp (3.3 kW) @ 6 000 rpm rpm, 5.39 Nm (0.55 kg-m) @ 5 000 rpm rpm. 3 speeds. Click on the image for larger format.

1983 Suzuki year code: D

1983 Suzuki FR 50 Overall length: 1 825 mm (71.9 in) Overall width: 650 mm (25.6  in) Overall height: 1 050 mm (41.3  in) Wheelbase: 1 180 mm (46.5  in) Dry weight: 74 kg (163 lbs) Engine: 49cc air-cooled single-cylinder 2-stroke, reed-valve. 4.4 hp (3.3 kW) @ 6 000 rpm rpm, 5.39 Nm (0.55 kg-m) @ 5 000 rpm rpm. 3 speeds. Click on the image for larger format.

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