Suzuki TS50 model history
1971—

I have tried to tell the Suzuki TS 50 model history on this page as I know it. The page is still under construction. I would be grateful of any contributions — sales brochures, magazine ads, magazine articles, pictures, specs, facts, corrections etc. Please scan the material in JPEG format (large enough that all the details are visible) and send them to me. Please tell me the source and the publication date if possible. If you send me pictures of your own bike, please follow these instructions.

The 50cc two-stroke TS50 was introduced in 1971 and was manufactured virtually unchanged by Suzuki until 1978. The following upgraded models were Suzuki TS50ER (1979—1983) and Suzuki TS50X (1984 on). There's a couple of brochure scans of the models on my site but I still need further information and pictures before I can make separate pages of them. Please have patience (or send me material to hurry things up).

1971Suzuki year code: R

TS 50 R Hustler 1971 Overall Length: 1 800 mm (70.9 in) Overall Width: 830 mm (32.7 in) Overall Height: 990 mm (39.0 in) Wheelbase: 1 185 mm (46.7 in) Ground Clearance: 190 mm (7.5 in) Dry Weight: 69,5 kg (153 lbs) Engine type: 49 cc air-cooled aluminum single cylinder 2-stroke, rotary valve. 5 hp/ 8.500 rpm, 0,52 kg-m/ 7.500 rpm. 55-60 mph. Click on the image for larger format.

1972 Suzuki year code: J

TS 50 J Gaucho 1972 Overall Length: 1 800 mm (70.9 in) Overall Width: 830 mm (32.7 in) Overall Height: 990 mm (39.0 in) Wheelbase: 1 185 mm (46.7 in) Ground Clearance: 190 mm (7.5 in) Dry Weight: 71 kg (156 lbs) Engine type: 49 cc air-cooled aluminum single cylinder 2-stroke, rotary valve. 4.9 hp/ 8.000 rpm, 3.33 ft-lb/ 7.000 rpm. 55-60 mph. Click on the image for larger format. Here's even larger picture.

1973 Suzuki year code: K

TS 50 K 1973 Overall Length: 1 800 mm (70.9 in) Overall Width: 830 mm (32.7 in) Overall Height: 990 mm (39.0 in) Wheelbase: 1 185 mm (46.7 in) Ground Clearance: 190 mm (7.5 in) Dry Weight: 71 kg (156 lbs) Engine type: 49 cc air-cooled aluminum single cylinder 2-stroke, rotary valve. 4.9 hp/ 8.000 rpm, 3.33 ft-lb/ 7.000 rpm. 55-60 mph. Click on the image for larger format. Here's even larger picture.

1974 Suzuki year code: L

TS 50 L Gaucho 1974 Overall Length: 1 830 mm (72.0 in) Overall Width: 830 mm (32.7 in) Overall Height: 995 mm (39.2 in) Wheelbase: 1 185 mm (46.7 in) Ground Clearance: 190 mm (7.5 in) Dry Weight: 70 kg (155 lbs) Engine type: 49 cc air-cooled aluminum single cylinder 2-stroke, rotary valve. 4.0 hp/ 8.000 rpm, 3.26 ft-lb/ 7.000 rpm. 5 speeds. Click on the image for larger format. Here's even larger picture.

1978 Suzuki year code: C

TS 50 1978 Overall Length: Overall Width: Overall Height: Wheelbase: Ground Clearance: Dry Weight: Engine type: 49 cc air-cooled single cylinder 2-stroke, piston and reed valve. 6,0 hp (4,5 kW)/ 8,500 rpm, 5,1 Nm (0,52 kg-m)/ 7,500 rpm. 5 speeds. Click on the image for larger format. Here's even larger picture.

2000 Suzuki year code: X

TS 50 X 2000 Overall Length: 2 110 mm (83.1 in) Overall Width: 830 mm (32.7 in) Overall Height: 995 mm (39.2 in) Wheelbase: 1 185 mm (46.7 in) Ground Clearance: 190 mm (7.5 in) Dry Weight: 88 kg (194 lbs) Engine type: 49 cc air-cooled aluminum single cylinder 2-stroke, rotary valve. 7,2 hp (5,3 kW)/ 8.000 rpm, 3.26 ft-lb/ 7.000 rpm. 5 speeds. Click on the image for larger format. Here's even larger picture.

1974 TS50 specifications

Overall Length: 1 800 mm (70.9 in.)
Overall Width: 790 mm (31.1 in.)
Overall Height: 980 mm (38.6 in.)
Wheelbase: 1 185 mm (46.7 in.)
Dry Weight: 73 kg (160 lbs)
Engine type: Air-cooled single cylinder, rotary disc valve.
Cylinder volume: 49 cc (3.0 cu in.)
Power Output: 4,8 hp/ 8.500 rpm SAE
Torque: 4,4 kg-m (3.05 ft-lbs)/ 8.000 rpm
Lubrication: Suzuki CCI
Starting system: kick start
Lubricating System: wet sump
Transmission: 5-speed constant mesh
Front Brakes: drum
Rear brakes: drum
Front Tyre: 2.25-17 4PR
Rear Tyre: Tyre 2.25-17 4PR
Fuel Tank Capacity: 5,5 liter (1.45 US gal./ 1.21 Imp. gal.)
Color: Maui Blue Metallic, Colorado Orange Metallic



2000 TS50X specifications (the Netherlands)

Cylinders 1
Cooling system Air
Displacement 49,3
Carburetor Mikuni VM 12SH
2/4 stroke 2
Bore and stroke 41,05 x 38,95 mm
Tire size Front -- Back 2,75-21 -- 4,50-18
KW 5.3 KW
HP 7.2 HP
Torque.NM ??
Fuel tank 8.5 L
Gears 6
Starter Kickstart
Dry weight 88 KG
Dutch prize FL 6699,-



TS50 specifications (Finland)

Pituus : 2 110 mm (83.1 in)
Akseliväli : 1 340 mm
Leveys : 820 mm
Korkeus : 1155 mm
Maavara : 300 mm
Kuivapaino : 88 kg
Teho : 1,5 kW
Sylinterin halkaisija x iskunpituus : 41,0 x 37,8 mm
Puristussuhde : 6,9:1
Kaasutin : Mikuni VM 15
Sytytystulppa : NGK BPR6ES
Bensiinitankki : 8 l, josta varatankki 1,3 l
Tuorevoiteluöljysäiliö : 1,2 l
Vaihteistoöljy : 850 ml (SAE 10W40)





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