Yamaha CA50M Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Yamaha CA50M motorcycle specifications include a 49 cc (2.99 cu in) engine, an automatic gearbox, and a listed weight of 63 kg (138.9 lb).

Key specifications

1982Year released
49 ccDisplacement
63 kgWet weight
3.8 LFuel tank
1,130 mmWheelbase
110 mmGround clearance

How the Yamaha CA50M compares

This compares the motorcycle with all Yamaha models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Yamaha database average.

Displacement49 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 550 ccHigh 1,852 cc

About 91% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 5th percentile across Yamaha models.

Wet weight63 kg
Low 72.1 kgAverage 186.3 kgHigh 348.7 kg

About 66% lighter than the Yamaha database average. Around the 1st percentile across Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity3.8 L
Low 4 LAverage 13 LHigh 24 L

About 71% smaller than the Yamaha database average. Around the 2nd percentile across Yamaha models.

This model Yamaha database average

Yamaha database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Yamaha specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement5th

49 cc — larger displacement than about 5% of Yamaha models.

Wet weight1st

63 kg — heavier than about 1% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 99%.

Fuel capacity2nd

3.8 L — larger than about 2% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.

Dimensions compared with Yamaha average

Each measurement is compared with the average value across Yamaha models where that dimension is available.

Overall length1,660 mm
This bike

1,660

Yamaha avg

2,082

20% below average.

Overall width620 mm
This bike

620

Yamaha avg

823

25% below average.

Overall height1,005 mm
This bike

1,005

Yamaha avg

1,172

14% below average.

Wheelbase1,130 mm
This bike

1,130

Yamaha avg

1,416

20% below average.

Ground clearance110 mm
This bike

110

Yamaha avg

181

39% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, two-stroke • 49 cc • Air cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,130 mmClearance 110 mm
Automatic • Belt (final drive)

Additional useful specifications

Bore/stroke ratio 1.02:1 (Square)

Model information

Year released 1982

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, two-stroke
Displacement 49 cc (2.99 cu in)
Bore × stroke 40.0 x 39.2 mm (1.6 x 1.5 inches)
Compression ratio 7.0:1
Cooling system Air
Fuel system Carburettor
Fuel control Port control
Ignition CDI
Starter Electric & kick
Lubrication Yamaha Autolube

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox Automatic
Final drive Belt (final drive)
Clutch Dry, Centrifugal automatic

Chassis and suspension

Frame Steel tube underbone
Front suspension Bottom link coil sprung, oil dampened
Rear suspension Coil sprung, oil dampened
Rake 27.0°
Trail 75 mm (3.0 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 63 kg (138.9 lb)
Overall length 1,660 mm (65.4 inches)
Overall width 620 mm (24.4 inches)
Overall height 1,005 mm (39.6 inches)
Wheelbase 1,130 mm (44.5 inches)
Ground clearance 110 mm (4.3 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 3.80 L (1.00 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 72.0 km/h (44.7 mph)

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Yamaha models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Yamaha information before relying on them. Visit the official Yamaha website.