7/24/2018 Suzuki Hyper (AE50) | Motor Scooter Guide

SUZUKI HYPER (AE 50)

Suzuki’s AE50 was introduced to the Canadian market and several other markets around
the world (e.g. Japan, UK) in 1990. The AE50 arrived as a competitor to the popular
Yamaha Jog and Honda Dio, but for whatever reason, it wasn't sold in the USA. In
Canada, it seems that some examples were badged with the name 'Hyper' while others
were just labelled as the 'AE 50'. Overseas this scooter was called the AE50, “Style” and
the “Hi Up”.

http://www.motorscooterguide.net/Suzuki/HyperAE50/HyperAE50.html 1/8
7/24/2018 Suzuki Hyper (AE50) | Motor Scooter Guide

REVIEWS




So what do I know about the AE50? Not much....basically that it is a 50cc 2-stroke scooter
that Suzuki sold in Canada and overseas in the early to mid 90’s. It seems to have been
sold in Canada from 1990 until 1999. Very little information exists online for this scooter
so most of the following information comes from a few owners who have contacted
MSG.

Motor
The Hyper/AE50 uses a 50cc 2-stroke motor that is the popular “Moto Morini” design, so
it was used in many 50cc scooters from Suzuki, TGB and Hyosung. Thus replacement
and aftermarket parts are widely available including aftermarket parts such as 70cc big
bore kits and variators. OEM parts can be ordered at MegaZip, while good aftermarket
parts vendors include PartsForScooters.com and RV Moto (Canada).

http://www.motorscooterguide.net/Suzuki/HyperAE50/HyperAE50.html 2/8
7/24/2018 Suzuki Hyper (AE50) | Motor Scooter Guide

The Hyper also shared this 50cc 2-stroke motor with Suzuki's AD50 scooter (sold
overseas only), so that’s another avenue to explore if you’re looking for parts. Also, a
similar but detuned motor was used in Suzuki’s AP50 scooter and you can download a
PDF of that service manual. Also helpful are the AE50 exploded parts diagrams.

In stock form, the Hyper’s top speed is a bit over 60 km/hr (40mph). This scooter is
extremely peppy for a 50cc, but the top speed is limited by a restriction in the variator,
as is the norm for 2-stroke 50’s. An aftermarket variator could easily remedy this.

This scooter makes an impressive 6.5hp @ 6500 RPM which is great for a 50cc. That’s
comparable to Honda’s 2-stroke 80cc Aero. Perhaps this scooters peppy nature is the
reason why fuel economy is typically reported as being poor (for a scooter). From my
reading, observed fuel economy is typically around 60mpg, which means that filling up
the 3 litre (0.8 gallon) tank happens pretty often - about every 60 miles.

http://www.motorscooterguide.net/Suzuki/HyperAE50/HyperAE50.html 3/8
7/24/2018 Suzuki Hyper (AE50) | Motor Scooter Guide

Storage and Convenience

Ergonomically speaking, some AE50 owners have complained of an uncomfortable seat
while other owners haven’t noticed a problem. A common complaint is that the mirrors
are too narrow so visibility is poor. This could be remedied fairly easily with some wider
aftermarket mirrors.

The gauges on this scooter are pretty standard fare. You’ve got a fuel gauge and
odometer (which rolls over at 9999.9 kms), as well as a speedometer and warning lights
for the oil, blinkers and high beams.

The AE50 does not have a glovebox but it does have some storage space under the seat.
The storage area isn’t huge but you could fit your lunch here or a rain suit. The small fuel
tank and smaller still oil tank are both also located under the seat, which limited the
amount of storage Suzuki could find.

Comparison
The Hyper/AE50 competes with sporty nineties 2-strokes like Honda’s Dio and Yamaha’s
Jog. They’re all fairly reliable machines and have a good available of aftermarket parts.
The Hyper is certainly much less common than these other two scooters, so finding used
parts locally and getting OEM parts from Suzuki is probably much more difficult, but if
you’re resourceful you should be able to get whatever you need online.

Of these three scooters, the Hyper is the most unique and the most powerful. Just adding
an aftermarket variator might get you to 80km/hr. So the Hyper would make a fun
project.

If you’re simply looking for a peppy and practical scooter, I’d look at Yamaha’s Jog and
Honda’s Dio, as they are both very similar style-wise but those scooters have larger
followings with more abundant parts availability - or opt for a newer used scooter.

http://www.motorscooterguide.net/Suzuki/HyperAE50/HyperAE50.html 4/8
7/24/2018 Suzuki Hyper (AE50) | Motor Scooter Guide

However, if you found a great

deal on a Hyper or you’re looking
for more unique - then go for it
as long as you’re comfortable
wrenching on it yourself.

OWNER REVIEWS (6) - Browse

Hyper/AE50 Owner
Reviews                REVIEW - Add
Your Review

Pros:
* Powerful
* Neat little piece of history
* Underseat storage

Cons:
* Difficulty getting OEM parts
* 60mpg

Links:
MotorscooterGuide Forums -
Visit the forum on this site to chat
about this scoot.
1990 AE50 Brochure - Nice little brochure from Suzuki Canada
Suzuki Style (AE50) UK - Two page sales brochure from Suzuki UK

Key Specs:
* Engine type: Air-cooled 49 cc horizontal 2-stroke.
* Power: 6.5 hp @ 6500 rpm, 5.3 lbs-ft torque @ 6000 rpm
* Bore x Stroke: 41.0mm x 37.4mm
* Transmission: V-belt automatic
* Starting: Electric and kick
* Colors: Blue, Black, Red, White, Purple
* Tires: 2.57 x 10 (Front), 3.0 x 10.0 (rear)
* Tire Pressure: 18 / 25 Psi (front/rear)
* Brakes: Drum / Drum
* Fuel Tank: 3 litres (0.8 gallons)
* Fuel Milage: 60mpg
* Years Sold: 1990 - 1999

http://www.motorscooterguide.net/Suzuki/HyperAE50/HyperAE50.html 5/8
7/24/2018 Suzuki Hyper (AE50) | Motor Scooter Guide

http://www.motorscooterguide.net/Suzuki/HyperAE50/HyperAE50.html 6/8
7/24/2018 Suzuki Hyper (AE50) | Motor Scooter Guide

© 2008 - 2018 Motor Scooter Guide - Contact - Privacy Policy

http://www.motorscooterguide.net/Suzuki/HyperAE50/HyperAE50.html 7/8
7/24/2018 Suzuki Hyper (AE50) | Motor Scooter Guide

http://www.motorscooterguide.net/Suzuki/HyperAE50/HyperAE50.html 8/8