The Yamaha DT 50 X motorcycle specifications include a 50 cc (3.05 cu in) engine, power of 2.1 hp (1.6 kW) @ 6,000 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 105 kg (231.5 lb).
Key specifications
How the Yamaha DT 50 X 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 96% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 1st percentile across Yamaha models.
About 91% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 8th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 10% taller than the Yamaha database average. Around the 88th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 6% larger than the Yamaha database average. Around the 51st 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.
2.1 hp — more powerful than about 1% of Yamaha models with power data.
50 cc — larger displacement than about 8% of Yamaha models.
870 mm — taller than about 88% of Yamaha models.
13.8 L — larger than about 51% 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.
2,000
2,082
4% below average.
850
823
3% above average.
1,115
1,172
5% below average.
1,350
1,416
5% below average.
870
793
10% above average.
317
181
75% above average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 100/80-17 |
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| Rear tire size | 130/70-17 |
| Front tire width | 100 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 80% |
| Front rim diameter | 17 in |
| Rear tire width | 130 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 70% |
| Rear rim diameter | 17 in |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.020 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 20.0 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 42.0 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.03:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2006 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
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| Displacement | 50 cc (3.05 cu in) |
| Power | 2.1 hp (1.6 kW) @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 3.1 Nm (0.3 kgf-m or 2.3 ft.lbs) @ 4,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 40.3 x 39 mm (1.6 x 1.5 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Dell´Orto PHBN 16 |
| Ignition | Electronic (CDI) |
| Starter | Kick |
| Lubrication | Automatic pump with variable displacement |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Front suspension system |
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| Front suspension | Hydraulic and telescopic fork | system |
| Rear suspension | Hydraulic unit swing |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 100/80-17 |
| Rear tire | 130/70-17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 105 kg (231.5 lb) |
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| Seat height | 870 mm (34.3 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,000 mm (78.7 inches) |
| Overall width | 850 mm (33.5 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,115 mm (43.9 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,350 mm (53.1 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 317 mm (12.5 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 13.80 L (3.65 US gal) |
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Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.0204 hp/kg |
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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.