The Yamaha BWs Next Generation motorcycle specifications include a 49 cc (2.99 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 77 kg (169.8 lb).
Key specifications
The 2006 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Yamaha BWs Next Generation 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 5th percentile across Yamaha models.
Very close to the Yamaha database average. Around the 58th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 50% smaller than the Yamaha database average. Around the 16th 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.
49 cc — larger displacement than about 5% of Yamaha models.
803 mm — taller than about 58% of Yamaha models.
6.5 L — larger than about 16% 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.
1,746
2,082
16% below average.
675
823
18% below average.
1,120
1,172
4% below average.
1,206
1,416
15% below average.
803
793
Close to average.
153
181
15% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-12 |
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| Rear tire size | 130/70-12 |
| Front tire width | 120 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 70% |
| Front rim diameter | 12 in |
| Rear tire width | 130 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 70% |
| Rear rim diameter | 12 in |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.02:1 (Square) |
Model information
| Category | Scooter |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 49 cc (2.99 cu in) |
| Torque | 4.0 Nm (0.4 kgf-m or 3.0 ft.lbs) @ 5,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 40.0 x 39.2 mm (1.6 x 1.5 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 11.2:1 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Ignition | Electronic (C.D.I.) |
| Starter | Electric & kick |
| Lubrication | Seperate lubrification |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Automatic centrifugal |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Front suspension system |
|---|---|
| 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 | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front tire | 120/70-12 |
| Rear tire | 130/70-12 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 77 kg (169.8 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 803 mm (31.6 inches) |
| Overall length | 1,746 mm (68.7 inches) |
| Overall width | 675 mm (26.6 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,120 mm (44.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,206 mm (47.5 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 153 mm (6.0 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 6.50 L (1.72 US gal) |
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Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.0470 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.