Built around Cobra's minibike, cross motorcycle platform, the 2011 Cobra CX50 Junior features a 50 cc (3.1 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke configuration. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 39.0 x 41.7 mm (1.5 x 1.6 inches).
On the scales, the CX50 Junior measures 36.7 kg (81 lbs) dry. Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 607 mm (23.9 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 908 mm (35.7 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry.
Within MotoLibrary's Cobra archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2011 to 2012, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Standover Height
607 mm (23.9 in)
Engine
Displacement50.0 ccm (3.05 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, two-stroke
Engine DetailsCase Reed / V-Force® Reed Valve
Bore x Stroke39.0 x 41.7 mm (1.5 x 1.6 inches)
Fuel SystemCarburettor
LubricationMixture lubrication
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox1-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchCobra 3Gx 3-Shoe
Performance
ExhaustTuned pipe and silencer
Chassis
Frame TypeDouble Cradle 4130 CrMo steel
Front SuspensionMarzocchi 32mm
Front Travel160 mm (6.3 inches)
Rear SuspensionÖhlins Piggyback
Rear Travel170 mm (6.7 inches)
Wheelbase908 mm (35.7 inches)
Ground Clearance216 mm (8.5 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre2.50-12
Rear Tyre2.75-10
Front BrakesSingle disc
Front Brake Ø160 mm (6.3 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø140 mm (5.5 inches)
WheelsCobra 10´ Billet / Cobra 10´ Billet
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight36.7 kg (81.0 pounds)
Seat Height607 mm (23.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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