Suzuki DR-Z50 specifications, dimensions and price
Suzuki · Youth trail
The DR-Z50 is Suzuki's youth trail bike, with an automatic clutch, three-speed gearbox, electric start and a 22-inch seat. Total Motorcycle says adults can adjust its power output through a throttle limiter, and Suzuki asks $2,599.
Suzuki DR-Z50
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2026 |
| Class | Youth trail |
| Engine | 49cc, 4-stroke, air-cooled, single cylinder, OHC |
| Displacement | 49cc |
| Bore x stroke | 39.0x41.8 mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel system | Mikuni VM13, single carburetor |
| Transmission | 3-speed constant mesh |
| Final drive | Chain, DID 428DS, 78 links |
| Front suspension | Inverted telescopic, coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm type, coil spring, oil damped |
| Front brake | Drum brake |
| Front tire | 2.50 – 10 33J, tube type |
| Seat height | 22.0 in |
| Wet weight (curb) | 119 lb |
| Wheelbase | 36.8 in |
| Fuel capacity | 0.8 gal |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in |
| Starter | Electric with back-up primary kickstarter |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Clutch | Automatic clutch |
| Ignition | Electronic ignition (CDI) |
| Length x width | 52.0x22.8 in |
| Warranty | 6-month limited warranty |
| Starting MSRP | $2,599 |
Total Motorcycle lists an automatic clutch, three-speed transmission, electric starting and a low 22-inch seat that help build a young rider's confidence.
The report says the 49cc four-stroke delivers smooth, controllable power and adults can adjust the output so young riders learn at a proper pace, that its dependable engine has plenty of torque for the right level of performance for a younger rider, and that the smooth power band has peak power that supervising adults control through the adjustable throttle limiter to suit the rider's ability.
The reviewer adds that the bike lets young riders tackle the great outdoors where adults match engine power to skill.
These are maker-derived descriptions.
What the specifications imply
At 119 lb curb the DR-Z50 is a very light bike. Its 22.0 in seat is 0.9 in higher than Suzuki's QuadSport Z50's 21.1 in. It costs $2,599, $30 less than the QuadSport Z50 at $2,629.
So parents comparing a bike with a quad are comparing the same price. A two-wheeled bike asks for balance skills that a quad does not.
What a parent should check
Adjust the throttle limiter to its lowest setting for the first ride. Put the child on the bike and check that both feet reach the ground. Choose a flat, grassy area.
The DR-Z50 suits a very small child learning to ride a bike with a motor, with an adult nearby. It is the lightest of Suzuki's youth trail bikes.
DR-Z50 against the TT-R50E and CRF50F
Yamaha's TT-R50E and Honda's CRF50F are the other 50cc youth trail bikes.
Suzuki DR-Z50 — specification referenceAdjust the throttle limiter to its lowest setting for the first ride. Put the child on the bike and check that both feet reach the ground. Choose a flat, grassy area. Keep a helmet, gloves, goggles and boots as part of the purchase. Expect the child to move up within a season or two.
- Model-year range
- 2021–2026
- Compared editions
- 5
- Specification entries
- 24
- Entries that differ
- 0
Suzuki lists a 22.0 in seat and a 119 lb curb weight, which is low and light for a small child on flat ground.
The limiter is part of supervised setup
Before a first ride, identify the throttle-limiting equipment and read the adjustment instructions for this DR-Z50. The previous owner's setting is not a recommendation for another child. Check brake reach and operation with the rider in the required riding equipment, and follow the manufacturer's age and supervision instructions. A small engine and low seat do not remove those requirements. On a used bike, ask whether the controls or limiting hardware have been changed or removed.
Other models in this reference: Suzuki DR650S, Suzuki DR-Z4SM, Suzuki GSX-8R.