Gasgas MC 50 vs Suzuki DR-Z 50 (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Gasgas MC 50stacks up against the Suzuki DR-Z 50. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecGasgas MC 50Suzuki DR-Z 50
Model year20262026
Price$4,999$2,599
Engine49 cc49 cc
Weight43 kg54 kg
Seat height653 mm560 mm
Fuel capacity2.0 L3.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic, 1 speed, ChainManual / Automatic Clutch, 3 speed, Chain
Front brakesHydraulic DiscDrum
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscDrum
TiresMaxxis® Maxx Cross MX-ST 60/100 - 12 / Maxxis® Maxx Cross MX-ST 2.75/102.50 - 10 33J / 2.50 - 10 33J

Gasgas MC 50 vs Suzuki DR-Z 50 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Gasgas MC 50 and the Suzuki DR-Z 50 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Gasgas MC 50 brings its published horsepower in a 43 kg package, while the Suzuki DR-Z 50 counters with its own power figure at 54 kg. On price, the Suzuki DR-Z 50 has the lower MSRP.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: