The Yamaha CS5 motorcycle specifications include a 195 cc (11.90 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 117 kg (257.9 lb).
Key specifications
How the Yamaha CS5 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 65% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 29th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 31% smaller than the Yamaha database average. Around the 30th 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.
195 cc — larger displacement than about 29% of Yamaha models.
9 L — larger than about 30% 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.
1,935
2,082
7% below average.
835
823
Close to average.
1,035
1,172
12% below average.
1,245
1,416
12% below average.
155
181
14% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 3.00-18 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 3.00-18 |
| Engine oil capacity | 1.90 L (2.01 US qt) |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 316 km |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.13:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 1972 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, two-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 195 cc (11.90 cu in) |
| Torque | 21.3 Nm (2.2 kgf-m or 15.7 ft.lbs) @ 7,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 52.0 x 46 mm (2.0 x 1.8 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 7.1:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 5 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. VM20SC x 2 |
| Fuel control | Port control |
| Ignition | Battery |
| Starter | Electric & kick |
| Lubrication | Seperate Lubrication |
| Oil capacity | 1.90 L (2.01 US qt) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Multi-disc, Wet |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Steel tubing, diamond structure |
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| Front suspension | Telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Swing arm |
| Rake | 27.5° |
| Trail | 95 mm (3.7 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake). Right hand operation, cable actuated. Optional disk brake. |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake). Right foot operation, rod actuated |
| Front tire | 3.00-18 |
| Rear tire | 3.00-18 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 117 kg (257.9 lb) |
|---|---|
| Overall length | 1,935 mm (76.2 inches) |
| Overall width | 835 mm (32.9 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,035 mm (40.7 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,245 mm (49.0 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 155 mm (6.1 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 9.00 L (2.38 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption | 2.85 L/100 km (35.1 km/l or 82.53 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 66.1 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Performance
| Top speed | 135.0 km/h (83.9 mph) |
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| 1/4 mile | 16.00 seconds |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1880 hp/kg |
Electrical and instruments
| Battery | Lubrication system |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Purple/White |
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| Comments | 1972 was only year CS5 was manufactured |
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