Engine
Air-cooled, 50cc, SOHC, 2-valve, 4-stroke power plant produces smooth, novice friendly power that eases the new rider up the learning curve.
Convenient, push-button electric starting makes learning to ride much easier.
Compact engine cases.
- keeps engine width narrow
- makes it easier for smaller riders to get their feet firmly on the ground
Proven, 2-valve cylinder head design.
- easy to adjust traditional rocker arm valve actuation
- 150 hour valve adjustment intervals
Intake & exhaust valves feature special "carbon cutter" valve stem design.
- automatically removes carbon build up from the valve stems
- maintains maximum engine efficiency & power
- carbon build up on valve stems can lead to sticky valves & poor performance
Automatic ratchet-type cam chain adjuster.
- reduces maintenance time, tune up costs & reduces mechanical engine noise
Lightweight crankshaft design.
Mikuni VM11 carburetor with electric carb heater (heater does not function above 16C).
- crisp yet easy to use linear throttle response
- excellent fuel economy
- carb heater reduces engine warm-up time & improves cold weather starting
- "Electroless" nickel plating applied to valve seat and nickel silver needle valve to counter act the negative effects of E10 (10% ethanol) fuels.
Washable foam air filter reduces costs.
Smooth-shifting, 3-speed transmission with automatic centrifugal clutch.
- auto clutch eases the beginner into the basics of shifting without the complications of a clutch
- optimized transmission ratios match engine output
CDI (capacitor discharge ignition) system.
- maintenance free
- delivers a strong spark for fast starts & solid engine performance
Centrifugal oil filtering system.
- automatically removes any particles found in the oil
- never requires cleaning or maintenance
- fast easy oil changes
Lightweight, upswept exhaust system.
- produces a quiet exhaust note to keep the neighbors happy
- numerous heat shields to protect young riders for hot components
- cleanable screen-type spark arrestor