Suzuki RT50 Wolf
1982—1985

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1982–1985 Suzuki RT50 Wolf was available in red, white, blue and yellow.

1982 Suzuki year code: Z

The model name ”Wolf” have been used many times by Suzuki. The ”Wolf” (with no other letters or numbers in its model name) was a fun-to-ride leisure bike from the early eighties. It was equipped with fat tires like the RV50/VanVan but technically the Wolf had more in common with bikes like OR50 or TS50 Hustler. Unlike the RV50/VanVan, the Wolf used the same upright engine and was equipped with the same kind of steel tube cradle frame. The Wolf was aimed for Suzuki's domestic customers. It was suited for a wide range of riding conditions, from city streets and the suburbs to sandy or grassy ground. Long-stroke front and rear suspensions combined with a lightweight and highly rigid cradle frame gave it stable running performance even on rough roads. The 50cc air-cooled 2-stroke single-cylinder engine was paired with a 5-speed manual transmission. It was called by Suzuki an ”adventure bike that you can play in nature”. Suzuki Wolf (LA11A) was released in March 1982 and was available in red, white and yellow. Later a blue color option was added. No other changes were made after the introduction of the model. The Wolf was a shortlived model. It was discontinued after four years of production (1982–1986) , but in 1989, the name ”Wolf” reappeared. The Wolf 50 (NA11A), released in 1989, was a naked sports bike that looked nothing like the fat tire Wolf.

1982–1985 Suzuki Wolf 50 was available in red, white, blue and yellow.

1982 Suzuki Wolf Overall Length: 1 620 mm (63.8 in) Overall Width: 780 mm (30.7 in) Overall Height: 1 015 mm (40.0 in) Seat Height: 740 mm (29.1 in) Wheelbase: 1 080 mm (42.5 in) Ground Clearance: 125 mm (4.9 in) Dry Weight: 78.8 kg (174 lbs) Engine: Liquid-cooled 49 cc 1-cylinder 2-stroke. 5 speeds. 4.2 hp (3.09 kW) @ 6 000 rpm, 5.1 Nm (0.52 kg-m) @ 5 500 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

1982 Suzuki Wolf Overall Length: 1 620 mm (63.8 in) Overall Width: 780 mm (30.7 in) Overall Height: 1 015 mm (40.0 in) Seat Height: 740 mm (29.1 in) Wheelbase: 1 080 mm (42.5 in) Ground Clearance: 125 mm (4.9 in) Dry Weight: 78.8 kg (174 lbs) Engine: Liquid-cooled 49 cc 1-cylinder 2-stroke. 5 speeds. 4.2 hp (3.09 kW) @ 6 000 rpm, 5.1 Nm (0.52 kg-m) @ 5 500 rpm Here's even larger picture.

1983 Suzuki year code: D

Suzuki Wolf was a shortlived model. It was discontinued after only four years of production. No changes were made after the introduction of the model. The 1983 colors : red, blue, yellow

1983 Suzuki Wolf Overall Length: 1 620 mm (63.8 in) Overall Width: 780 mm (30.7 in) Overall Height: 1 015 mm (40.0 in) Seat Height: 740 mm (29.1 in) Wheelbase: 1 080 mm (42.5 in) Ground Clearance: 125 mm (4.9 in) Dry Weight: 78.8 kg (174 lbs) Engine: Liquid-cooled 49 cc 1-cylinder 2-stroke. 5 speeds. 4.2 hp (3.09 kW) @ 6 000 rpm, 5.1 Nm (0.52 kg-m) @ 5 500 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

1982–1985 Suzuki Wolf specifications (Japan) Model code: LA11A Overall Length: 1 620 mm (63.8 in) Overall Width: 780 mm (30.7 in) Overall Height: 1 015 mm (40.0 in) Seat Height: 740 mm (29.1 in) Wheelbase: 1 080 mm (42.5 in) Ground Clearance: 125 mm (4.9 in) Dry Weight: 78.8 kg (174 lbs) Engine type: Air-cooled 1-cylinder 2-stroke, Reed valve Engine code: A101 Cylinder displacement: 49 cc Bore x Stroke: 41 x 37.8 mm (1.614 x 1.488 in) Compression ratio: 7.1 :1 Maximum power: 4.2 hp (3.09 kW) @ 5 500 rpm Maximum torque 5.1 Nm (0.52 kg-m) @ 5 500 rpm Fuel economy: 81.5 km/l at 30 km/h Carburetor: VM15 Starter method: Kick Ignition method: CDI Lubrication method: CCIS (separate Lubrication) Lubricating oil amount: 1.2 liter Fuel tank capacity: 4.5 liter Clutch type: Wet multi-plate, coil spring Transmission type: Return type, 5-speed constant mesh Primary drive: 3.842 Secondary drive: 2.769 1st gear: 3.166 2nd gear: 1.941 3rd gear: 1.380 4th gear: 1.083 5th gear: 0.923 Frame type: Cradle Front suspension: Telescopic fork Rear suspension: Swing arm, dual shock absorbers Front brake type: Double-leading drum brake Rear brake type: Double-leading drum brake Front tire size: 5.40-10-4PR Rear tire size: 5.40-10-4PR Caster: 27°00' Trail: 61 mm (2.44 in) Steering angle: 43° Minimum turning radius: 1.8 m (5.58 feet) Recommended price in Japan: 1982–1985: 145,000 Yen

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