Yamaha PW50 Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Yamaha PW50 motorcycle specifications include a 49 cc (2.99 cu in) engine, an automatic gearbox, and a listed weight of 37.2 kg (82 lb).

Key specifications

2008-2023Model years
49 ccDisplacement
37.2 kgDry weight
485 mmSeat height
1.9 LFuel tank
856 mmWheelbase
104 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
2008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Year-specific specification changes

The 2008 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Front suspension
20202023Telescopic fork 26mm
Front tire
200970/10-M17
201070/10-M19
Fuel system
2010Carburettor. VM12
20142016Carburettor. VM12
20172020Carburettor. Mikuni VM12/1
20212023Carburettor. Mikuni VM12
Rear tire
200990/10-M14
201090/10-M16
Fuel capacity
20092.00 L (0.53 US gal)
20122.01 L (0.53 US gal)
201520232.01 L (0.53 US gal)
Ground clearance
2019202394 mm (3.7 inches)
Overall height
20192023706 mm (27.8 inches)
Overall width
20192023610 mm (24.0 inches)
Rake
201725.0°
2018202325.5°
Seat height
20202023475 mm (18.7 inches)
Starter
20152023Kick

How the Yamaha PW50 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.

Seat height485 mm
Low 635 mmAverage 793 mmHigh 989 mm

About 39% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 1st percentile across Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity1.9 L
Low 4 LAverage 13 LHigh 24 L

About 85% smaller than the Yamaha database average. Around the 1st 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.

Seat height1st

485 mm — taller than about 1% of Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity1st

1.9 L — larger than about 1% 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 length1,245 mm
This bike

1,245

Yamaha avg

2,082

40% below average.

Overall width574 mm
This bike

574

Yamaha avg

823

30% below average.

Overall height714 mm
This bike

714

Yamaha avg

1,172

39% below average.

Wheelbase856 mm
This bike

856

Yamaha avg

1,416

40% below average.

Seat height485 mm
This bike

485

Yamaha avg

793

39% below average.

Ground clearance104 mm
This bike

104

Yamaha avg

181

42% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

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

Wheelbase 856 mmSeat 485 mmClearance 104 mm
Automatic • Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) • 2.50-10 front / 2.50-10 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 2.50-10
Rear tire size 2.50-10
Bore/stroke ratio 1.02:1 (Square)

Model information

Category Enduro / offroad

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 6.0:1
Cooling system Air
Fuel system Carburettor
Starter Electric

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox Automatic
Final drive Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)

Chassis and suspension

Front suspension Telescopic fork
Rear suspension Unit swingarm
Front wheel travel 61 mm (2.4 inches)
Rear wheel travel 51 mm (2.0 inches)
Rake 26.0°

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Front tire 2.50-10
Rear tire 2.50-10

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 37.2 kg (82 lb)
Seat height 485 mm (19.1 inches)
Overall length 1,245 mm (49.0 inches)
Overall width 574 mm (22.6 inches)
Overall height 714 mm (28.1 inches)
Wheelbase 856 mm (33.7 inches)
Ground clearance 104 mm (4.1 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 1.90 L (0.50 US gal)

Other specifications

Price as new US$ 1149. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.

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.