The Yamaha BWs Original motorcycle specifications include a 49.2 cc (3.00 cu in) engine, power of 3.2 hp (2.4 kW) @ 6,500 rpm, an automatic gearbox, and a listed weight of 82 kg (180.8 lb).
Key specifications
How the Yamaha BWs Original 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 94% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 6th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 91% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 7th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 56% lighter than the Yamaha database average. Around the 5th percentile across Yamaha models.
Very close to the Yamaha database average. Around the 31st percentile across Yamaha models.
About 59% smaller than the Yamaha database average. Around the 9th 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.
3.2 hp — more powerful than about 6% of Yamaha models with power data.
49 cc — larger displacement than about 7% of Yamaha models.
82 kg — heavier than about 5% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 95%.
768 mm — taller than about 31% of Yamaha models.
5.3 L — larger than about 9% 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.
1,685
2,082
19% below average.
1,172
1,416
17% below average.
768
793
3% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/90-10 |
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| Rear tire size | 150/80-10 |
| Front tire width | 120 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Front rim diameter | 10 in |
| Rear tire width | 150 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 80% |
| Rear rim diameter | 10 in |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.039 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 39.0 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 65.0 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.02:1 (Square) |
Model information
| Year released | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Category | Scooter |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 49.2 cc (3.00 cu in) |
| Power | 3.2 hp (2.4 kW) @ 6,500 rpm |
| Torque | 3.6 Nm (0.4 kgf-m or 2.7 ft.lbs) @ 6,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 40.0 x 39.2 mm (1.6 x 1.5 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 7.2:1 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Gurtner |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Starter | Electric & kick |
| Lubrication | Separate lubrication |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | Automatic |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Belt (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Steel |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Unit swing |
| Front wheel travel | 70 mm (2.8 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 70 mm (2.8 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front tire | 120/90-10 |
| Rear tire | 150/80-10 |
| Wheels | Dual seat |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 82 kg (180.8 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 768 mm (30.2 inches) |
| Overall length | 1,685 mm (66.3 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,172 mm (46.1 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 5.30 L (1.40 US gal) |
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Electrical and instruments
| Lights | Dual headlights |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Black, white, yellow |
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