The Yamaha DT 50 MX motorcycle specifications include a 50 cc (3.05 cu in) engine and a 4-speed gearbox.
Key specifications
The 1981 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Yamaha DT 50 MX 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.
About 91% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 8th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 39% smaller than the Yamaha database average. Around the 27th percentile across Yamaha models.
Yamaha database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Yamaha specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
50 cc — larger displacement than about 8% of Yamaha models.
8 L — larger than about 27% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Engine oil capacity | 0.70 L (0.74 US qt) |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
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| Displacement | 50 cc (3.05 cu in) |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Carburettor |
| Fuel control | Membrane |
| Ignition | key |
| Lubrication | oil pump |
| Oil capacity | 0.70 L (0.74 US qt) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 4-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | wet plate |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | tube welding |
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| Rear suspension | monoshock |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 8.00 L (2.11 US gal) |
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Other specifications
| Price as new | Euro 4995. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
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