The Street Magic Suzuki scooter is a great example of Japanese quality at an affordable price. The mini-bike is characterized by high cross-country ability and attractive appearance. Many positive reviews of motorists say the reliability, power and controllability of the model.
Description of the manufacturer
The Suzuki company was founded in 1909 by the Japanese Michio Suzuki. Production was carried out in three directions - motorcycle construction, the creation of bicycles with an engine, the manufacture of looms. After decades, the company acquired the importance of one of the largest suppliers of motor vehicles in the United States. In 1967, the corporation opens its factory in Thailand. In 2009, the company's management joined forces with Wolkswagen to develop environmental cars.
In professional motorsport , the Suzuki models began to participate since 1953, after the release of the Diamond Free model. Thanks to her, the cup of a serious motorcycle championship was won. Japanese designers were not afraid of unusual experiments either. That turned out to be the creation of the Suzuki RE5 model with a rotary engine.
A distinctive feature of the motorcycle was the Italian design. Sharp acceleration is a pleasant feature of the engine, which was appreciated by many motorists. By the 80s, Suzuki has established itself as a manufacturer of reliable, powerful and high-speed motorcycles.
Today the company is a major manufacturer of cars, motorcycles, light mopeds and scooters.
Scooters Suzuki
All modern Suzuki scooters have technical specifications that have become a feature of the products of the Japanese company. In this regard, it is recommended to buy gasoline poured with an octane rating of at least 93, and oil is only two-stroke for motor vehicles. The approximate fuel consumption for Japanese-made scooters is 3 liters.
Modern mopeds are equipped with a variator, capable of, depending on the load, adjust the gear ratio. The drive is carried out using a belt drive. All electrical equipment has a voltage of 12 V.
On all mopeds, both foot and electric start are provided. During operation, special attention should be paid to the air filter - when its particles wear, road dust enters the carburetor, and nozzles become clogged. As a result, the piston and cylinder wear out quickly. The remaining parts and mechanisms require virtually no repair.
With proper operation, the Suzuki mini-bike can serve on Russian roads for about two years. After this period, engine power drops markedly.
Scooter Suzuki Street Magic
The mini-bike is delivered to Europe in a configuration that has less power than it is sold in Asia. Also, a different exhaust system, ignition switch and gear reducer is installed on the “European”. To remove the restrictions caused by the operation of these parts, many motorists replace them with more advanced ones. This increases engine power, significantly increases maximum speed, gives vigor to the accelerating dynamics of the Suzuki Street Magic 50.
In most cases, parts are replaced with Asian Suzuki components. Preferred and the choice of other parts companies for this model.
The scooter is a reliable car for off-road and everyday driving. It feels great on a country road and in the mud, which is achieved due to the increased clearance and wide wheels.
Features
The mini-bike has a rigid motorcycle frame and an automatic transmission. It has a small size, due to which increased maneuverability and maneuverability. The variator and air cooling, as well as some structural elements are borrowed from the scooter, which reduces the cost of the model and provides excellent driving performance.
The mini-bike is more adapted to road bumps than a regular scooter. This is due to its large and wide wheels. From the motorcycle, he took a forward tank and a pronounced sporty design. It does not have a trunk, equipped with a single seat.
A wide range of colors will delight any motorist. It is presented in many shades - from silver to burgundy. Remote turn signals, a large headlamp and a stiff front fork - these are the main attracting attention features of the appearance of the “street wizard”. Due to its wide scope, the model has become popular both in Japan and in Europe.
Suzuki Street Magic: specifications
Judging by the reviews, the scooter is easy to operate, has excellent brakes, and keeps steadily on the city road. Such features are due to the parameters of Suzuki Street Magic.
Its characteristics are as follows:
- engine displacement is 49 cm 3 ;
- two stroke engine;
- a single cylinder delivers 7.2 liters of power. from.;
- the engine is started both by electric start and by kickstarter;
- rear brake drum provides a minimum time to reduce speed;
- wheels are cast aluminum;
- the volume of the fuel tank is 6.2 liters;
- dry weight - 78 kg.
The mini-bike has many positive characteristics, in particular, it has an excellent motorcycle frame and high-quality elements taken from an ordinary scooter. Some users note a small volume of the fuel tank, but the model was not intended for long trips. Suzuki Street Magic 2 is an advanced scooter with an engine capacity of 110 cubic meters. see. This mini-bike can be called an exclusive model. It is equipped with a kind of lighting technology and raised disc brakes. Also, scooter tires are made on the tires, which allows you to travel on roads with different surfaces without problems.
Advantages and disadvantages
The scooter has many features that can be attributed to both the advantages and disadvantages of the model. However, there are a number of undeniable advantages of a mini-bike over other representatives of its class:
- stylish design;
- comfortable fit;
- A great option for a beginner motorist or teenager;
- ease of maintenance and repair;
- Japanese build quality.
Despite the large number of advantages of the model, a number of negative points can be distinguished:
- weak rear brakes;
- lack of a glove compartment;
- the difficulty of finding some parts.
Reviews
According to experienced motorists, "Suzuki" at the first inspection immediately attracts attention. He is much tougher than the "scooter stool." A smaller steering angle makes it easy to control the movement of the mini-bike with the whole body. A 6.2-liter tank is enough for 250-300 kilometers.
It is inconvenient to ride it only to people of high stature. Due to its small size, the scooter can be worn literally “on hand”. Big and wide wheels, according to the owners, do an excellent job on rough Russian roads.
As experienced motorists note, Street Magic Suzuki is loaded up to 150 kg of live weight. It can be called a country-vegetable SUV, which can easily cope with trips "city - village." If you put the switch without restrictions, the mini-bike will be able to reach speeds of up to 60 km / h.
According to users, one needs to get used to the seat. It is very stiff. The mini-bike itself, due to its size and design features, is more suitable for people of small and medium height. High motorists will feel uncomfortable on it.
Positive reviews about the Street Magic Suzuki scooter in most cases indicate the convenience of moving along a bumpy road. He copes with most obstacles, feeling confident even in the absence of an equipped roadbed.
Price
The Japanese quality and high cross-country ability of the mini-bike increased its cost in comparison with conventional Suzuki scooters. However, the model can still be considered inexpensive (from 50 thousand rubles, depending on the configuration). Many representatives of the line are sold in used form. Prices for used Street Magic Suzuki start at 30 and end at 45 thousand rubles.