Suzuki FM50 Landie
1976—1995

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Motorcycle manufacturers in Japan have often imitated each other. A couple years after Honda released its CF50 ”Chali” in 1972 and Yamaha a similar LB50 ”Chappy” in 1973), Suzuki released the Landie 50, a similar model. The target group for this little scooterette was women. Its air-cooled, two-stroke, piston reed valve, single-cylinder engine was available in an automatic centrifugal clutch, 3-speed transmission, and a fully automatic version. Minor changes were made during its model history, such as changing the position of the headlight, and launching the Landy 55, a class 2 moped, in 1981. The sligtly more powerful version, Landy 55, was discontinued in 1984, but he 50cc model continued being made a few more years, being available until 1995.

1976 Suzuki year code: A

Suzuki Landie was released in 1976 and was a family bike that was available until the early 1990s. The underbone frame and the low seat height (690mm) made it easy to get on and off, and the 10-inch small-diameter wheels made it easy to handle. In addition to the initial type automatic centrifugal clutch 3-speed transmission, there were 4-speed manual transmission and automatic transmission models. The Landie was equipped with an air-cooled 2-stroke single-cylinder engine.

1976 Suzuki FM50 landie, Red with White mud guards and leg shields

1976 Suzuki FM 50 Landie Overall Length: 1 590 mm (62.6 in) Overall Width: 660 mm (26.0 in) Overall Height: 920 mm (36.2 in) Seat Height: 690 mm (27.1 in) Wheelbase: 1 100 mm (43.3 in) Ground Clearance: 125 mm (4.9 in) Dry Weight: 70 kg (154 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled 49 cc 1-cylinder, 2-stroke. 3.5 hp (2.57 kW) @ 6 500 rpm, 4.4 Nm (0.45 kg-m) @ 4 500 rpm. 3 speeds, automatic clutch Click on the image for larger format.

1977 Suzuki year code: B

1977 Suzuki FM 50 Landie Overall Length: 1 590 mm (62.6 in) Overall Width: 660 mm (26.0 in) Overall Height: 920 mm (36.2 in) Wheelbase: 1 100 mm (43.3 in) Ground Clearance: 125 mm (4.9 in) Dry Weight: 70 kg (154 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled 49 cc 1-cylinder, 2-stroke. 3.5 hp (2.57 kW) @ 6 500 rpm, 4.4 Nm (0.45 kg-m) @ 4 500 rpm. 3 speeds, automatic clutch Click on the image for larger format.

1976–1977 Suzuki Landie 50 (FM50) specifications (Japan) Overall Length: 1 590 mm (62.6 in) Overall Width: 660 mm (26.0 in) Overall Height: 920 mm (36.2 in) Seat Height: 690 mm (27.1 in) Wheelbase: 1 100 mm (43.3 in) Ground Clearance: 125 mm (4.9 in) Dry Weight: 70 kg (154 lbs) Engine type: Air-cooled 1-cylinder 2-stroke, piston reed valve Engine model: FM50 Cylinder displacement: 49 cc Bore x Stroke: 41 x 37.8 mm (1.614 x 1.488 in) Compression ratio: 6.9 :1 Maximum power: 3.5 hp (2.57 kW) @ 6 500 rpm Maximum torque 4.4 Nm (0.45 kg-m) @ 4 500 rpm Fuel economy: 60 km/l at 50 km/h Carburetor: VM14SC Starter method: Kick starter Ignition method: Magneto Spark plug (standard): BH4HA Battery typer: 6N4-2A (6 Volt) Lubrication method: CCI (separate Lubrication) Lubricating oil amount: 1.2 liter Fuel tank capacity: 3.5 liter Clutch type: Automatic centrifugal ball type Transmission type: 3-speed rotary Gear ratios: 4.181 / 2.200 / 1.450 Primary reduction ratio: 3.380 Secondary reduction ratio: 2.214 Drive system: Chain Frame type: Pressed steel, pipe underbone Front suspension: Telescopic fork Rear suspension: Swing arm, twin shock Front brake type: Mechanical drum brake Rear brake type: Mechanical drum brake Front tire size: 3.50-10 Front wheel width: 2.5 inches Rear tire size: 3.50-10 Rear wheel width: 2.5 inches Caster: 25°00' Trail: 41 mm (1.61 in) Steering angle (left to right): 45° Minimum turning radius: 1.8 m (5.91 feet) 1976–1977 Recommended retail price in Japan: 96,000 yen

1978 Suzuki year code: C

1978 Suzuki FM 50 Landie Overall Length: 1 590 mm (62.6 in) Overall Width: 660 mm (26.0 in) Overall Height: 920 mm (36.2 in) Wheelbase: 1 100 mm (43.3 in) Ground Clearance: 125 mm (4.9 in) Dry Weight: 72 kg (159 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled 49 cc 1-cylinder, 2-stroke. 3.5 hp (2.57 kW) @ 6 500 rpm, 4.4 Nm (0.45 kg-m) @ 4 500 rpm. 3 speeds, automatic clutch Click on the image for larger format.

1979 Suzuki year code: N

1979 Suzuki FM 50 YL Overall Length: 1 590 mm (62.6 in) Overall Width: 660 mm (26.0 in) Overall Height: 920 mm (36.2 in) Wheelbase: 1 100 mm (43.3 in) Ground Clearance: 125 mm (4.9 in) Dry Weight: 70 kg (159 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled 49 cc 1-cylinder, 2-stroke. 3.5 hp (2.57 kW) @ 6 500 rpm, 4.4 Nm (0.45 kg-m) @ 4 500 rpm. 3 speeds, automatic clutch Click on the image for larger format.

1979 Suzuki FM 50 A Overall Length: 1 590 mm (62.6 in) Overall Width: 665 mm (26.2 in) Overall Height: 930 mm (36.6 in) Seat Height: 700 mm (27.6 in) Wheelbase: 1 100 mm (43.3 in) Ground Clearance: 125 mm (4.9 in) Dry Weight: 72 kg (159 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled 49 cc 1-cylinder, 2-stroke. 3.5 hp (2.57 kW) @ 6 500 rpm, 4.4 Nm (0.45 kg-m) @ 4 500 rpm. 2-speed automatic Here's even larger picture.

1980 Suzuki year code: T

1980 Suzuki FM 50 A Landie Overall Length: 1 590 mm (62.6 in) Overall Width: 665 mm (26.2 in) Overall Height: 930 mm (36.6 in) Seat Height: 700 mm (27.6 in) Wheelbase: 1 100 mm (43.3 in) Ground Clearance: 125 mm (4.9 in) Dry Weight: 68 kg (150 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled 49 cc 1-cylinder, 2-stroke. 3.5 hp (2.57 kW) @ 6 500 rpm, 4.4 Nm (0.45 kg-m) @ 4 500 rpm. 2-speed automatic Click on the image for larger format.

1981 Suzuki year code: X

1981 Suzuki FM50A-2 Landie, White with Orange graphics and White seat

1981 Suzuki FM 50 A Landie Overall Length: 1 590 mm (62.6 in) Overall Width: 665 mm (26.2 in) Overall Height: 930 mm (36.6 in) Seat Height: 700 mm (27.6 in) Wheelbase: 1 100 mm (43.3 in) Ground Clearance: 125 mm (4.9 in) Dry Weight: 68 kg (150 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled 49 cc 1-cylinder, 2-stroke. 3.5 hp (2.57 kW) @ 6 500 rpm, 4.4 Nm (0.45 kg-m) @ 4 500 rpm. 2-speed automatic Click on the image for larger format.

1988 Suzuki year code: J

1988 Suzuki FM50 Landie (FM50-4) 1988 FM50-4 frame numbers: FM50-586548~ Retail price in Japan: 141,000 yen

1991 Suzuki year code: M

1991 Suzuki FM50 Landie (FM50AM) Released in January 1991 1993 FM50AM frame numbers: FM50-608702~ Retail price in Japan: 141,000 yen

1993 Suzuki year code: P

1993 Suzuki FM50 Landie (FM50AP) Released in October 1993 – the last model version of the Landie 50 1993 FM50AP frame numbers: FM50-615689~ Retail price in Japan: 155,000 yen

1993 Suzuki FM 50 A Landie Overall Length: 1 590 mm (62.6 in) Overall Width: 665 mm (26.2 in) Overall Height: 930 mm (36.6 in) Seat Height: 700 mm (27.6 in) Wheelbase: 1 100 mm (43.3 in) Ground Clearance: 125 mm (4.9 in) Dry Weight: 68 kg (150 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled 49 cc 1-cylinder, 2-stroke. 3.5 hp (2.57 kW) @ 6 500 rpm, 4.4 Nm (0.45 kg-m) @ 4 500 rpm. 2-speed automatic Click on the image for larger format.

1993 Suzuki FM 50 A Landie Overall Length: 1 590 mm (62.6 in) Overall Width: 665 mm (26.2 in) Overall Height: 930 mm (36.6 in) Seat Height: 700 mm (27.6 in) Wheelbase: 1 100 mm (43.3 in) Ground Clearance: 125 mm (4.9 in) Dry Weight: 68 kg (150 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled 49 cc 1-cylinder, 2-stroke. 3.5 hp (2.57 kW) @ 6 500 rpm, 4.4 Nm (0.45 kg-m) @ 4 500 rpm. 2-speed automatic Click on the image for larger format.

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