• The Suzuki LTA50 is a small ATV aimed at young riders.atv airborne image by MAXFX from Fotolia.com
  
  The Suzuki LTA50 Quadmaster/QuadSport is a four-wheeled all-terrain vehicle produced between 2000 and 2005 and marketed as an entry-level ATV for young riders. The LTA50 employs a 49 cubic-centimeter engine and a number of features designed to maximize safety for inexperienced riders. The design of the vehicle attempts to provide a compromise between performance and ease of use.
  
  

Engine and Transmission

• The LTA50 features a 49 cc, two-stroke engine with a single cylinder and air cooling. It has a bore of 41 mm and a stroke of 37.8 mm. Its compression ratio is 5.6-to-1. Fuel delivery is via a Mikuni VM12SC carburetor, and the engine is started by an electric ignition system. The single-speed transmission has an automatic clutch.
  
  

Chassis and Suspension

• The vehicle's front suspension uses independent swing axles and oil-damped coil springs. The rear suspension is via a swingarm and coil springs. Both front and rear suspensions allow 2 inches of travel. Stopping power is provided by drum brakes on both front and rear. The vehicle's wheels are mounted with all-terrain tubeless AT16x8-7 tires.
  
  

Dimensions

• The vehicle's wheelbase is 32.5 inches, its overall length is 49.6 inches, its overall width is 29.9 inches, and its overall height is 29.3 inches. It has a seat height of 21.1 inches and ground clearance of 4.7 inches. Overall weight of the vehicle is 156 lbs.
  
  

Safety Features

• The LTA50 has a throttle limiting system that allows parents to adjust the vehicle's top speed, increasing the ATV's performance as the rider becomes more proficient. In addition, a cut-off tether line allows an adult to immediately stop the engine remotely in the event of an emergency by pulling on the line.