Yamaha U7E Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Yamaha U7E motorcycle specifications include a 72 cc (4.39 cu in) engine, power of 4.9 hp (3.6 kW) @ 6,500 rpm, a 3-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 77 kg (169.8 lb).

Key specifications

1972-1973Model years
72 ccDisplacement
4.9 hpPower
77 kgDry weight
Model years covered
19721973

Year-specific specification changes

No material specification changes from the 1972 baseline were found in the available data.

How the Yamaha U7E 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.

Engine power4.9 hp
Low 2.8 hpAverage 53.3 hpHigh 171.2 hp

About 91% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 9th percentile across Yamaha models.

Displacement72 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 550 ccHigh 1,852 cc

About 87% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 9th 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.

Engine power9th

4.9 hp — more powerful than about 9% of Yamaha models with power data.

Displacement9th

72 cc — larger displacement than about 9% of Yamaha models.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, two-stroke • 72 cc • Air cooled • 4.9 hp
Chassis snapshot

3-speed • 225-17 front / 250-17 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 225-17
Rear tire size 250-17
Power-to-weight ratio 0.064 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 63.6 hp/tonne
Specific power 68.1 hp/L
Bore/stroke ratio 1.12:1 (Oversquare)

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, two-stroke
Displacement 72 cc (4.39 cu in)
Power 4.9 hp (3.6 kW) @ 6,500 rpm
Bore × stroke 47.0 x 42 mm (1.9 x 1.7 inches)
Compression ratio 6.8:1
Cooling system Air

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 3-speed

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Front tire 225-17
Rear tire 250-17

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 77 kg (169.8 lb)

Performance

Top speed 85.0 km/h (52.8 mph)
Power/weight ratio 0.0636 hp/kg

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.