Kawasaki AR50
The Kawasaki AR50 is a 49 cc (3.0 cu in) air-cooled two-stroke engined moped produced by Kawasaki Heavy Industries in "A" and "C" designations from 1981 until 1994, for the United Kingdom, and until 1996 or 1997 for other markets.[1] It had five-speed transmission (overseas six-speed), a weight of 78 kg (172 lb) [1]
| Manufacturer | Kawasaki |
|---|---|
| Production | 1981–1994 (UK) |
| Class | Moped |
| Engine | 49 cc (3.0 cu in) air-cooled two-stroke single |
| Transmission | 5-speed (UK) 6-speed (other markets) manual |
| Suspension | Telescopic fork, front; Uni-Trak, rear |
| Brakes | Front: single disc Rear: drum |
| Tires | Tube-type, Front 250-18 Rear 275-18 |
| Weight | 78 kg (172 lb)[1] (dry) |
| Related | Kawasaki AR80 Kawasaki AE50 Kawasaki AR125 |
The "C" designation models were introduced in 1983 and were mechanically similar but the machine now had a sports handlebar fairing and a rear grab-handle in place of the previous sport tail.[1] The "C" version remained in production (with only minor – mainly cosmetic – changes) for the remainder of the production run.[1] There was a related AE model which was an off-road or "Enduro" style machine with cycle-style spoke wheels, rather than the five-spoke cast wheels of the AR models.[1]
All models were equipped with Kawasaki's Uni-Trak rear suspension.[2][1]
References
- "Kawasaki AR/AE 50 - 80 , AR 125 , Micro Magnum and Ninja 80 Models Overview - History". ar50.info. 2017. Retrieved 29 November 2014.
- History of Kawasaki Uni-Trak