The Yamaha YSR50 is a miniature motorcycle that was produced and sold by Yamaha during the late 1980s and early 1990s. The bike featured an air-cooled 50 cc (3.1 cu in) two-stroke engine. The engine was sometimes swapped out for a larger variety.[1]
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| Manufacturer | Yamaha Motor Company |
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| Production | 1986–1992 |
| Engine | 49.3 cc (3.01 cu in), two-stroke, air-cooled, single |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Wheelbase | 41.4 in (1,050 mm) |
| Seat height | 25.59 inches (650mm) |
| Weight | 165.35lbs (75kg) (dry) |
| Fuel capacity | 2.1 gallons |
Its first production year was 1986, and it was last made in 1992. American Motorcyclist magazine stated its top speed was 38 mph (61 km/h).[2]
History
editThe first production model came out in Japan of 1986, and had the looks of a re-shaped and scaled down version of the YZR 500. It had a front disk brake and a rear drum brake.
The motorcycle also had a 5 speed transmission, the US had a very hard time considering the Motorcycle as a Moped because of the 5 speed transmission.
| 1987 | White/Red | |
| 1988 | White/Red | Blue/Yellow |
| 1989 | White/Red | White/Blue |
| 1990 | White/Red | Black/Gray |
| 1991 | White/Red | Black/Yellow |
| 1992 | White/Red | Black/Yellow |
References
edit- ^ Bort, Julie (July 2002). "Other techie daredevils". Network World. p. 73.
- ^ Harrison, Greg (February 1987), "Of Mice And Men: Sreamin' meemies in the North Georgia mountains", American Motorcyclist, p. 16
External links
edit- Yamaha YSR 50–80 – Nostalgic Sports Bikes
- Team Calamari
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