Positioned in Suzuki's enduro - offroad motorcycle lineup, the 2012 Suzuki DR-Z50 utilizes a 49 cc (3 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 3.9 HP (2.8 kW) at 9,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 3.4 Nm (2.5 lb-ft) at 7,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 3-speed gearbox and chain final drive. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 39.0 x 41.8 mm (1.5 x 1.6 inches) with a 9.7:1 compression ratio.
On the scales, the DR-Z50 measures 54 kg (119 lbs) wet (curb). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 560 mm (22 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 935 mm (36.8 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 3-liter (0.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Suzuki archive, this model family spans 11 indexed model years from 2012 to 2025, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
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Power
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Torque
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Seat Height
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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