2009 Suzuki QuadSport LT-Z50Z Review

Suzuki understands that customization is a quintessential aspect of the off-roading experience.  After all, who wants to show up at the trailhead only to find everyone else has the same one?  Keeping that in mind, Suzuki offers some pretty nifty graphic schemes for the standard LT-Z50 and calls this trim the Z package.

With the QuadSport LT-Z50Z, there’s another great way to get the whole family involved in the off-road fun. With a smooth and torquey four-stroke engine, it offers performance that’s ideal for beginning riders just developing their skills.

As a small and lightweight ATV, it’s designed for adult-supervised beginning riders ages 6 year and older. And it has a variety of features, such as smooth running CVT automatic transmission, which provides easy operation allowing the rider to focus on riding instead of shifting. Plus an electric starting system to help your youngster spend time learning to ride right and that’s sure to put a parent’s mind at ease.

Features

Key Features

• QuadSport Z50 is designed for adult-supervised riders age 12 and older – includes many features that make learning to ride a safe and fun experience

Engine Features

• Electric starting system plus standard backup recoil starter
• Compact 90cc 4-stroke, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine designed for durability and low maintenance
• Suzuki Composite Electrochemical Material (SCEM) cylinder, derived from Suzuki’s high-performance, high-mileage GSX-R sportbikes, provides durability, weight reduction and superior heat transfer
• Clean-burning four-stroke engine meets the strict emissions regulations imposed by the California Air Resources Board (CARB)
• Smooth-running CVT automatic transmission provides easy operation and allows the rider to focus on riding instead of shifting
• Simple screw-type throttle limiter allows adult supervisors to limit the maximum power deliver to suit a rider’s ability.
• Large 1.6-gallon fuel tank for long operating range combined with vacuum fuel petcock for low maintenance

Chassis Features

• Modern styling with full floorboards and a big Quad look, plus bright yellow or white paint and graphics
• Child-size (Y-12) controls for easy operation
• Strong, high-rigidity steel frame is sturdy and compact. This machine has a low seat height of just 25.6 inches.
• Single A-arm front suspension with twin independent shock absorbers, and single-shock rear suspension provide long wheel travel for a comfortable ride
• Large diameter semi-sealed front drum brakes and single fully sealed rear drum brake provide strong braking performance
• One-piece 8-inch wheels with tubeless tires provide a smooth comfortable ride
• Drive shaft has double oil seals for long-life performance.
• Suzuki T-shaped seat similar to the LT-R450 for smooth weight transition and a comfortable ride, and is easy to remove for simple maintenance
• Headlamp style front piece is detachable to achieve the race machine look of the LT-R450

Special

• Minimum Age: 12 Years Old

Specifications

• Specifications QuadSport Z50
• Model Number LTZ50K9
• Type Sport
• Warranty 12 month limited warranty.
• Suggested Retail 99
• SEP 4
• Engine 4-stroke, air-cooled
• Bore & Stroke 36.0 mm (1.417 in) x 48.6 mm (1.913 in)
• Compression Ratio 8.4 : 1
• Fuel System MIKUNI VM13, single
• Lubrication Splash
• Ignition Electronic ignition (CDI)
• Starter Electric and recoil
• Transmission Automatic
• Final Drive D.I.D 415. 82 links
• Overall Length 1270 mm (50.0 in)
• Overall Width 760 mm (29.9 in)
• Overall Height 765 mm (30.1 in)
• Seat Height 535 mm (21.1 in)
• Ground Clearance 120 mm (4.7 in)
• Wheelbase 830 mm (32.7 in)
• Dry Weight 78 kg (171 lbs)
• Suspension Front Independent, swing axle, coil spring, oil damped
• Suspension Rear Swingarm type, coil spring, oil damped
• Brakes Front Drum brake
• Brakes Rear Drum brake
• Tires Front 0
• Tires Rear 0
• Fuel Tank Capacity 2.6 L (0.7/0.6 US/Imp gal)
• Color Pink/ White

* Specifications and features are subject to change